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Red tide – the toxic algae scientifically known as Karenia brevis – continues to destroy marine life, restaurants and the livelihood of some South Florida communities.
Read More »It’s Known As The ‘ABC’ Plan. Can It Solve Red Tide?
‘God Loves Gay People’: Pulse Survivor Lends His Support To Controversial Gainesville Conference
A local church is facing backlash from the LGBTQ community for promoting what some argue is “disguised conversion therapy.”
Read More »Florida Influencers Shine Light On Priority Issues
On the final day of the Florida Priorities Summit, influencers from across the state proposed solutions to those issues after brainstorming for two and a half hours in search of common ground.
Read More »Influential Floridians Gather In Miami To Discuss Transportation And Other Issues Facing State
Underpaid bus drivers, cutbacks on services and decaying bus stops are some of the issues the Gainesville Regional Transit System has faced in the past year.
Read More »Statewide Machine Recount Ordered, Gillum Revokes Concession
Florida secretary of state ordered a machine recount for the governor, U.S. Senate and commissioner of agriculture races on Saturday. Gubernatorial Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum took back his concession to Rep. Ron DeSantis.
Read More »A Victim, A Supporter And An Opponent Offer Differing Opinions On Florida’s Amendment 6
Dianna Hoyt is now a victim’s rights advocate and supports Florida’s Amendment 6, which includes Marsy’s Law. Voters will approve or reject it during Tuesday's election.
Read More »Florida Becomes Epicenter of Nation’s Polarizing Politics
Florida is emerging as an epicenter of the nation’s polarizing politics in the final days of the 2018 campaign. In the closely contested campaign for governor, President Donald Trump and GOP nominee Ron DeSantis have used what has been called racially coded language to slam Democrat Andrew Gillum. The battles …
Read More »When The Post-Hurricane Laundry Piles Up, This Is The Place To Go In Port St. Joe
The town's one open laundromat — The Laundry Basket — has been a blessing.
Read More »Operation Airdrop Brings Food, Supplies To Hurricane Michael Victims
Water, clothing, hygiene products and 2,000 pounds of chicken among other supplies have all been on board his and other volunteers’ planes this week.
Read More »Everything You Need To Know About The 2018 Ballot Amendments
The 2018 General Election will feature 12 constitutional amendments, two referendums for Alachua County and two for the city of Gainesville.
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