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In local counties like Citrus County, only one theater remains open as moviegoers explore outside options.

Six University of Florida students share their thoughts and experiences on returning to campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

Scott has given over 4.1 billion dollars to 384 organizations to support people suffering economic effects of the pandemic, including Santa Fe College.

The proposed closure date to begin the transition to permanent housing is after January.

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.

The data indicated people spent their checks on food more than any of the other nine predetermined categories, which included shelter and savings.

The artists began painting Dec. 5.

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.

The program will begin in January.

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.

The international and local students presented musical and dance pieces in a live zoom concert.

The Gainesville Fine Arts Association has reopened after the pandemic forced closure.

The new system will cost a total of about $20.6 million over 10 years.

The Ocala City Council unanimously approved Mike Balken’s nomination to serve as Ocala police chief Tuesday.

The storm's effects are still being monitored in Citrus, Hernando and Levy counties.

An agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Marion County will allow high school students enrolled in construction programs to build Habitat for Humanity homes.

The PK Yonge football team was looking forward to its first playoff game in two years, but the school had to forfeit Friday’s game due to a positive COVID-19 test from someone in close contact with the team.

Local food drives are preparing to help families and people in need for Thanksgiving meals during the pandemic. 

The amendment to raise minimum wage in Florida passed Tuesday. Experts and the attorney who championed the initiative weigh in on what this will mean for the state.

Despite COVID-19 concerns, many voters decided to vote in-person. Daytime polling locations experienced little to no wait times into the polls.