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The Florida Legislature is considering a bill that would use $1.2 million to build two memorials and rebury the bodies of children whose remains were found on the site of the now-shuttered Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys near Marianna.
Read More »21 More Cases Taken From Anti-Death Penalty Prosecutor
Governor Rick Scott is taking away 21 more first-degree murder cases from a prosecutor who has said she will no longer seek the death penalty.
Read More »Rhino’s Destroyed Home To Be Rebuilt
Henry the Rhinoceros will soon have a new home.
Read More »Miami Beach Implements Spring Break Ordinance Due To Overcrowded Beaches
Miami Beach implemented an ordinance to address the issue of overcrowded beaches during the spring break season. The ordinance, issued by Miami Beach City Manager Jimmy Morales, prohibits coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables, amplified music and alcohol on the beach. This effort is intended to try to maintain a safe …
Read More »How A Gainesville Biostatistician Became Ebola’s Worst Enemy
When there was no sight of stopping the West Africa Ebola epidemic, the World Health Organization turned to University of Florida biostatician Ira Longini for help.
Read More »Groups Rally To Support Embattled Prosecutor
More than 100 people rode buses to Tallahassee from throughout the state to take part in a rally to back an embattled Central Florida state attorney.
Read More »Explore Florida: A Geocaching Challenge
Newberry’s Bell Ridge Longleaf Wildlife and Environmental Area doesn’t usually have a lot of guests, evidenced by the lack of footprints and overgrowth of grass on its trails. But this year may see a significant increase in attendance for a unique reason. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is celebrating …
Read More »Judge Says Pulse Lawsuit May Be Tossed Out Of Federal Court
A judge says a lawsuit brought by victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre against the gunman's employer and wife may be tossed out of federal court.
Read More »Q&A: Pablo Jimenez Godoy, Co-Founder of Staller, An Airbnb For Horses
Pablo Jimenez Godoy and Arturo Ferrando are co-founders of Staller, an Airbnb-inspired app for horses. Launched in December, Staller aims to be solution for horse owners so that they can find housing for their horses during competitions and shows. Staller expanded its coverage to new properties in Gainesville, Ocala and Orlando earlier this month.
Read More »Florida Sees Sixth Straight Year Of Tourism Growth
Nearly 113 million tourists visited Florida in 2016, making the year the sixth straight in which the Sunshine State's tourism numbers have climbed.
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