The U.S. Department of Agriculture's new $20 million program, designed to stop the growth of feral swine, began this month. Florida received $400,000 on Monday.
Read More »Gainesville Localities Plan Impending Move; Fire Station Draws Plans
Eight months after Gainesville’s City Commission purchased a chunk of land home to three businesses, the localities are discussing their impending move.
Read More »Gainesville Software Startup Competes for Innovation Prize
Gainesville-based Kinwa Inc.'s Bubble app is one of four final contestants in the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention's $50,000 contest.
Read More »Nine Arrests in Belleview Drug Bust
A drug bust by the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team resulted in nine arrests in Belleview on Thursday. The team was investigating the residents of 12250 SE 86th Ave. after receiving complaints from neighbors.
Read More »Why There Aren’t Gluten-Free Girl Scout Cookies in North Florida
The Girl Scouts have added a new gluten-free option to the cookie lineup, but Florida isn't one of the 20 regions in the United States who are in the test markets.
Read More »Gainesville house fire sparks safety advisory
Gainesville Fire Rescue put out flames Friday morning caused by a flue pipe in the home's fireplace. Officials are encouraging residents to follow safety tips and service their heating implements.
Read More »Florida Bill Proposes Allowing Beer Tastings in Stores
A Florida Bill could bring craft beer tastings to grocery stores alongside wine tastings.
Read More »Coal Train Derailed in Dunnellon
A train derailment in Dunnellon early Friday morning saw nine cars carrying coal overturned, but no injuries or fires were reported.
Read More »North Florida severe flu cases on the rise
This year's flu season is seeing an increase of severe cases especially among young people.
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