2020 was Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery's busiest year to date.
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Rex and Brody Reinhart, the two young boys believed to have been killed by their father last week, were elite youth baseball players known across the region for their passion about the sport. It defined their short lives.
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The Instagram profile of DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers looks like a Spongebob Squarepants fan page. …
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Residents were able to address their concerns and ask questions related to getting vaccinated such as: how vaccines work, who should get vaccinated, benefits and potential side effects and how long the vaccine protects people from coronavirus.
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Ammunition shortages are not uncommon. They occur roughly every four years with presidential elections, as gun owners grow weary of new firearm legislation and talks of gun control.
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The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 7-4 decision, ordered a new trial for Brown, who was convicted in 2017 on 18 felony counts related to an alleged charity scam.
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CHONGQING, CHINA – As with so much else, the pandemic has made international students’ life …
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In the end, the Jenkins community wasn’t as fortunate as those who fought to keep Melrose open.
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“The fun thing about beekeeping is it’s not an exact science,” he said. “There’s not one particular way to do it, and that’s what makes it fun."
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Gas prices in Florida have hit a record high for 2021. The rise in price is thought to be a result of COVID-19 vaccination and the snowstorm in Texas.
Read More »The University of Florida conducted a study that found new discoveries about bike racks on public transportation vehicles.
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In this episode of The Lede, we are focusing on how the winter storm in Texas is affecting Gainesville, how gardening is uniting residents in neighborhoods, and more. The Lede – journalism on your timeline.
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In this edition of The Lede, we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting businesses and individuals in Gainesville. We take a look at the importance of Black aestheticians in the department of skincare, Black-owned restaurants and Black musicians in the area on their way to stardom.
Read More »Marion County Public Schools will participate in a national study run by University of Florida's Lastinger Center for Learning, which will focus on student learning during the pandemic.
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In this episode of The Lede, we take a look at the extraordinary role of successful Black individuals at the University of Florida, the significant impact African Americans have made inside and outside of the United States and President Biden’s plans to incorporate more Black Americans within the U.S. government.
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In this episode, we focus on how people are working to make a positive impact in the community. We learn about a new program that brings COVID vaccines to home-bound seniors, a ceremony held to honor lynching victims and a student-run Black history march and more.
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In the first episode of Lede-ing the Day, we share beauty hacks just in time for allergy season, two sisters are breaking into the music scene in Gainesville and why Justice League fans are on the edge of their seats.
Read More »The UF Center For Smell And Taste just received funding for a study to determine whether or not a smell-test would be accurate to screen for COVID-19.
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In this episode of The Lede, we will discuss traffic safety changes for University of Florida students, the development of the COVID-19 vaccine and modifications in the political agenda of President Biden. Change seems to be all around us.
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In this episode of The Lede, we’re looking at how COVID-19 continues to make an impact. We also look at the positive and negative effects of mask-wearing on the community and the environment. The Lede dives into how this has forever changed the world of entertainment.
Read More »After their contract ran up with Gainesville Regional Utilities, county and city officials are developing a plan for their emergency broadcast radio system.
Read More »A new sculpture budget for Alachua County was announced this month as the Alachua County Arts Commission accepts design submissions for a new sculpture to replace a Confederate statue.
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The Valentine’s Day Special of The Lede features stories about people celebrating the day with love and friendship. The Lede, it’s journalism on your timeline.
Read More »Future plans are in place to renovate summer camp destination, Cuscowilla, to include accessible recreation amenities for Gainesville and Micanopy residents.
Read More »The $10 daily pass fee, along with annual passes, will be used for expansion efforts, parking improvements and upkeep of boat ramps.
Read More »In a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, the University of Florida ranked highest for mask usage among five other university campuses.
Read More »In local counties like Citrus County, only one theater remains open as moviegoers explore outside options.
Read More »Six University of Florida students share their thoughts and experiences on returning to campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »The Alachua County Commission will continue to work with Alachua County Animal Services to explore the proposed solutions.
Read More »Lafayette County now has the highest number of cases in the state, with 18,024 known cases per 100,000 people, according to usafacts.org.
Read More »The Public Education Foundation of Marion County received a $2,000 grant from AT&T which will support the creation of a science center at Silver River Museum.
Read More »WUFT · FWC To Hold Expert Panel Discussion On Shark, Fisher Interactions According to the Marine Fisheries Management, there have been increasing reports of shark predation on fishermen’s catch, where sharks will partially or completely consume an animal caught by fishing gear before it can be brought on board. The …
Read More »With the COVID Relief Fund, people can receive financial aid for utilities, rent and mortgage payments via their cities and counties. The application deadline was extended to Friday in Gainesville and Alachua County.
Read More »Scott has given over 4.1 billion dollars to 384 organizations to support people suffering economic effects of the pandemic, including Santa Fe College.
Read More »The proposed closure date to begin the transition to permanent housing is after January.
Read More »The Baker Act was not designed for kids. Yet over the past few years, the number of children who are being sent for involuntary psychiatric evaluations has increased.
Read More »The data indicated people spent their checks on food more than any of the other nine predetermined categories, which included shelter and savings.
Read More »The artists began painting Dec. 5.
Read More »Graham Glover, public information officer for Gainesville Police Department, says people may be forgetting to be cautious of their valuables due to a change in their routines from the pandemic's strain.
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The program will begin in January.
Read More »Recently, a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old led Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a chase in a stolen car. ACSO Public Information Officer Art Forgey discusses how officers prepare for car chases like these.
Read More »The international and local students presented musical and dance pieces in a live zoom concert.
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Many non-profit organizations in North Central Florida got relief from COVID-19 struggles on Giving Tuesday.
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