Amid the current situation in the Ukraine, local Russians and Ukrainians find comfort in their shared faith. They come together for Russian-language religious services hosted by Father Arkady Migunov, who holds these services across North Central Florida.
Read More »UF Religion Professor Arrested On Video Voyeurism Charges
A University of Florida religion professor and department chair in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been arrested on charges of video voyeurism and possession of obscene material depicting a child.
Read More »Florida’s Organic Grass-Fed Beef Has Environmental Impact
Florida is one of the country's largest cattle producers, and the move toward organic grass-fed beef has an environmental impact.
Read More »Girl Scouts Fundraise To Keep Kenyan Girls In School
A Girl Scout troop from Alachua County is putting together care packages for female students in Kenya who cannot afford feminine products. The packages will help girls in Kenya avoid missing school due to menstruation.
Read More »Gainesville Therapist Uses Art As Healing Process
Local Gainesville therapist finds benefit in art therapy for people who have problems expressing their emotions verbally.
Read More »North Central Florida Will Help Fuel Florida’s Record High Tourism
With the demand for tourism increasing in Florida, a record of 100 million visitors is predicted this year. Hotel construction as well as airport and seaport renovations are among the increase in tourism.
Read More »Students, Teachers Discuss Syrian Refugee Crisis
Gainesville residents discuss the Syrian refugee crisis and how it is affecting nations like America. With more than 4 million Syrian refugees abroad and 7 million internally displaced, the world is feeling the burden of the Syrian refugee crisis.
Read More »St. Johns River Water Management District Faces Opposition From Environmental Agencies
An appeal to the 5th District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach has been filed regarding a consumptive use permit that was issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District. The appeal is being reviewed because certain parties claim the permit was not analyzed correctly and that it could be detrimental to the environment.
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