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Amid the ongoing recovery from the hurricane, the city went on with its 47th annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival.
Read More »After Hurricane Hermine, Cedar Key Gets Boost From Seafood Festival
Homeless Concerned For Safety As Storm Approaches
Residents of Gainesville's Dignity Village campground prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Matthew.
Read More »Welcoming Week in Gainesville Highlights City’s Effort to Help Immigrants
"We’re trying to find a space for them not to feel isolated."
Read More »Two Weeks After Hurricane Hermine, A Pirate Festival in Cedar Key
Pirates have invaded Cedar Key, but no one seems to mind. In fact, this is the fourth year in a row that “pirate crews” convened in Cedar Key, despite the wreckage left behind by Hurricane Hermine just two weeks prior. Cyndi Waters, of Naples, drove five hours to Cedar Key …
Read More »Gainesville Mayor Declares Sept. 15 Hunger Action Day
On Thursday, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe announced that for the city of Gainesville, Sept. 15 was to be known as Hunger Action Day. At the local Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, the mayor attended as a guest of honor what was a celebratory event to thank the community for …
Read More »Sister Hazel Helped You In The Streets, In The Home, And In Prison
"Like her, I'm called to work with those who are less fortunate."
Read More »Alachua County Hero honored with Citizen’s Coin of Excellence
Gainesville resident saves a teen's life after semi-truck crashes into school bus.
Read More »Tim Tebow Visits Friend Shot In Orlando Nightclub
Former University of Florida and NFL football player Tim Tebow visits his high school teammate, Rodney Sumter, in the hospital after his friend was shot in the Orlando Pulse shooting.
Read More »Backyard Beekeeping Hobby Is On The Rise in Gainesville
Backyard beekeeping is becoming a popular hobby in Gainesville, despite a declining bee population.
Read More »As Debate On Women In The Military Goes On, High Springs Woman Recalls Service As U.S. Marine
June Whitehurst, now 93, is one of the first women to join the Marines Corps after she heard on a radio show that women could enlist in the Marines. At 20 years old, she was one the first women to enlist and placed on active duty in World War II. A scrapbook she created documents her active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve.
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