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The University of Florida is adding former football coach Steve Spurrier's name to its football stadium.
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Record Rain Fell in Gainesville from Tropical Storm Colin
A record rainfall of 5.65 inches was set at the Gainesville Regional Airport Monday.
Read More »Suspended UF Wide Receiver Antonio Callaway Returns to Campus
Suspended UF wide receiver Antonio Callaway appears to be one step closer to returning to the team after news broke earlier today of his return to campus.
Read More »Marion County Voters Get New Precincts With Redistricting
Registered voters in Marion County received district changes and new voting locations, due to recent revisions to Florida Congressional and state Senate district lines.
Read More »Woman’s Body Found at Campground in Lake City
Police found an unresponsive female lying on the floor of the Inn & Out RV Park, located at 3010 US 90 in Lake City.
Read More »Frederick Gardens Apartments Evacuated After Fire
An apartment fire at Frederick Gardens Apartments cause residents to evacuate and the American Red Cross to step in and assist.
Read More »Video: Gov. Rick Scott briefing on Tropical Storm Colin
Scott announced a state of emergency Monday morning during a 15-minute press conference in Tallahassee.
Read More »Tropical Storm Colin Expected To Hit Northwest Florida On Monday
Threats of 3-5 inches of rain — and the possibility of 8 inches in some places — have people in northwest Florida bracing for flooding from Tropical Storm Colin. The storm is forecast to hit the area Monday afternoon and then move north along the East Coast.
Read More »Sandbag Stations Open in Marion, Bradford for Tropical Storm Colin
Residents in Marion and Bradford counties can now pick up free sandbags in preparation for Tropical Storm Colin.
Read More »Hurricane Series: New Floridians May Not Be Prepared
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The state of Florida hasn't been hit with a hurricane in more than a decade, and that has state emergency managers concerned residents might not be prepared for the worst.
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