Federal data show Florida’s older population is susceptible to internet scams. In 2021, the state ranked second in the nation with 9,645 victims of elder fraud. Combined, those individuals lost $224,205,716. The FBI, along with state and local law enforcement agencies in Central Florida, are joining forces to educate local …
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The Replica Dilemma: The ethics of fake designer products
The multibillion-dollar replica business costs name-brand companies billions in lost sales per year. But for some consumers, buying knockoffs of name-brand products for personal use saves them thousands of dollars, and they say the quality is remarkably close to that of the original items.
Read More »One of Gainesville’s most dangerous intersections is bound for changes
A 26-year-old motorcyclist slowed his vehicle headed eastbound through the intersection of Northwest 39th Avenue and 13th Street. A white Sedan trailing behind did not reduce its speed. The sedan collided with the rear of the motorcycle and what soon followed was a chain reaction of collisions. The Sedan left …
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Gatorland is new home for alligator that survived in the wild for months without upper jaw
The alligator was located and captured on Sept. 8 and remains in quarantine as Gatorland, the theme park and wildlife preserve, decides how best to take care of it.
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Volunteers remove invasive species for Gainesville’s 30th National Public Lands Day
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Not cool for school – Alachua County students struggle inside gyms without A/C, with no plans of installation
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Gainesville places of worship advocate for environmentalism as tenet of faith
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Gainesville Regional Utility maintains power for customers amidst severe weather events
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Florida turkey hunting season in full swing amid national shortages
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Beware bears: Florida wildlife officials renew warnings about encounters
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Alabama man found in submerged vehicle in Steinhatchee River 28 years after disappearance
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama said a Chevrolet Cavalier pulled out of Steinhatchee River during cleanup after Hurricane Idalia contained the remains of James Toole, who disappeared 28 years ago.
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Community rallies as family speaks out on fatal alligator attack
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Gainesville man attacked by police K-9 after fleeing scene pleads guilty to one count
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Columbia County Sheriff’s Office find missing K-9
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Prosecutors formally charge former UF resident assistant in sex attack
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Police search for suspect after sex attack near UF sorority houses
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Former non-profit executives, entrusted to help domestic violence victims, accused of swindling at least $3.7 million
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UF campus opens two halal restaurants, addressing calls for food diversity in Gainesville, Ocala
Fatima Bennett is an Ocala resident who eats a halal-only diet. She said in Ocala …
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Pedestrian safety focus of joint City Commission and UF Student Senate meeting
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High Springs residents prepare for closure of century old theater
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Micanopy antique stores navigate the digital age
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Gainesville Regional Utility maintains power for customers amidst severe weather events
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From dance to research, celebrating the wide range of Hispanic culture
From dancing to researching butterflies, scientists and artists displayed the wide influence of Latinx culture …
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988 hotline, one year later: mental health professionals talk positives and pitfalls
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Bearing the burden: Marion County Fire Rescue holds weightlifting competition for first responder mental health awareness
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UF Health rolls out Florida’s first mobile stroke treatment unit
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UF College of the Arts hosts panel conversation on men’s mental health
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Florida turkey hunting season in full swing amid national shortages
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Don’t worry, this Thanksgiving Floridians will still be gobbling turkey as November …
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UF drops to No. 6 among public universities on new US News rankings, climbs to No. 28 among all national universities
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Gainesville leaders hold moment of silence at 9/11 vigil
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Hurricane, shooting test DeSantis leadership as he trades the campaign trail for crisis management
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How to watch the first GOP presidential debate on Wednesday night
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DeSantis, candidates slam Trump in second Republican debate
Relations with China, fentanyl overdoses and attacking former President Donald Trump – despite his absence …
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DeSantis appoints more Republicans to governing roles in heavily Democratic county
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Columbia County Sheriff’s Office find missing K-9
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Circuit judge hears Gainesville utility case arguments
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Forest Park reopens after $3.6 million renovation paid for by Wild Places and Public Spaces money
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NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida: “open hostility” toward African Americans
The NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida Saturday, citing recent legislation signed by Gov. …
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The fight with Disney is overshadowing DeSantis’ overseas trip
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Ukraine’s heart in Florida: How loved ones bring people together thousands of miles away
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NBA teams travel to Paris to showcase the game internationally
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NASA’s Orion capsule splashes down, concluding Artemis I mission
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Volunteers remove invasive species for Gainesville’s 30th National Public Lands Day
For the first time, the 30th National Public Lands Day was open to volunteers from …
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Not cool for school – Alachua County students struggle inside gyms without A/C, with no plans of installation
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North central Florida’s diversity of languages on display at the Matheson History Museum
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Police search for suspect after sex attack near UF sorority houses
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The state university system Board of Governors moves forward with carrying out a new restroom rule
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Gatorland is new home for alligator that survived in the wild for months without upper jaw
The alligator was located and captured on Sept. 8 and remains in quarantine as Gatorland, the theme park and wildlife preserve, decides how best to take care of it.
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Florida proposes bill to permit bear killing in self-defense
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Community rallies as family speaks out on fatal alligator attack
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Gainesville man attacked by police K-9 after fleeing scene pleads guilty to one count
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Citrus County Animal Services receives multimillion-dollar funding for relocation