The new nature center at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park opens to the public Friday.
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An Indiana man who is not a law enforcement officer was arrested during a traffic …
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In the Greater Duval neighborhood of Gainesville, a new home was built and dedicated to an honorable member of Habitat for Humanity's Homeownership Program.
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The baby formula shortage might be hitting Florida as hard or worse as any other part of the country.
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A teenage gunman walked into an elementary school Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas, and opened fire, killing 19 children and two adults, making it the second deadliest school shooting in American history.
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Homeowners and the insurance market are a step closer to seeing a change in property insurance rates in Florida.
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Together, Carol Pearce and her husband, Julian, look after hundreds of animals at their home in Mayo, Florida.
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In this season’s final episode of The Lede, the future is bright as the holiday season approaches. There is a sense of normalcy returning as local stores prepare for Black Friday. A new vaccine is in the works to combat the coronavirus, and the transgender community is seeing an increase …
Read More »The Gainesville Fine Arts Association has reopened after the pandemic forced closure.
Read More »The new system will cost a total of about $20.6 million over 10 years.
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In this episode of The Lede, we’re looking at the ways people are giving back and preparing to celebrate the holiday season. We also take a look at the sports venue that is under talks with Celebration Pointe.
Read More »The Ocala City Council unanimously approved Mike Balken’s nomination to serve as Ocala police chief Tuesday.
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This episode of The Lede focuses on people overcoming the odds and coming together. We are discussing how a one-armed golfer and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner became an inspiration to many. We are also looking at Tropical Storm Eta and a viral Facebook group bringing two generations together.
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In this edition of The Lede, we review Florida’s new minimum wage standard. We also take you to the Oaks Fair.
Read More »The storm's effects are still being monitored in Citrus, Hernando and Levy counties.
Read More »An agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Marion County will allow high school students enrolled in construction programs to build Habitat for Humanity homes.
Read More »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.
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In this episode, we take a moment to showcase veterans. We tell you about a petition to move all UF classes online spring semester, in lieu of Covid-19. We also have Tropical Storm Eta coverage.
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This week’s episode will focus on the election season and the holiday season. The Election Day aftermath continues as some states are still counting votes. We are looking at the role of mail-in ballots in the 2020 elections. Voter turnout has surpassed the records nationwide. We are also looking ahead …
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In this episode of The Lede, we explore news in Gainesville by looking at UF students’ reactions to the university’s transition back to in-person class for the Spring 2021 semester. People also say farewell to Felipe’s, a popular Mexican restaurant. Finally, we look into ABC’S newest Bachelorette, Tayshia Adams; the …
Read More »Local food drives are preparing to help families and people in need for Thanksgiving meals during the pandemic.
Read More »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.
Read More »Despite COVID-19 concerns, many voters decided to vote in-person. Daytime polling locations experienced little to no wait times into the polls.
Read More »Alachua County voters were pleasantly surprised about the voting process on Election Day.
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This episode focuses on representation within the community. Elections are coming up. Different voting events in Gainesville, such as Souls to the Polls and The National Asian Pacific American Women’s forum, encouraged minority communities to head out to vote. We’re also looking at a sinkhole in Gainesville that forced several …
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In this episode of The Lede, we look into election season and how Florida will play a monumental role in determining the President. The Lede goes to our Nation’s capital to ask the people their opinions. Then, we venture back to the University of Florida to show how the Reitz …
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In this episode of The Lede, we’re taking a look at how people are taking action in their communities – from rallying in the streets to making Halloween safe during a pandemic. The Lede, it’s journalism on your timeline.
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In this episode of The Lede, we take a look at what voters can expect on their ballots this election season. We explore early voting in Alachua County and how students are adapting to their virtual classes. Finally, we hear about binge-worthy, spooky Halloween movies.
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In this episode of The Lede, we take a look at Breonna Taylor’s life. We explore how teachers are adapting and growing during the pandemic. We also tell the story of a student organization selling merchandise to help immigrants. That and more, in this episode of The Lede.
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In this episode of The Lede, we look at Rosewood and the efforts to make it a historical landmark. We explore election updates with a focus on local politics. Finally, we hear about binge-worthy TV shows.
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In this episode of The Lede, we look at how members of our community are holding officials accountable regarding mailing ballots and canceling UF graduation. Internationally, we examine how Apple is calling out its recycling partner. In addition, a Parkland victim’s parents are making a unique statement on gun violence.
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In this episode of The Lede, we’re taking a look at the removal of confederate statues and a new way to celebrate the fall season.
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In this week’s episode of The Lede, we’re taking a look at how students are redefining normal as they deal with challenges from school and the coronavirus. We also explore how a group is trying to keep the Gator Bait chant as a football tradition. We’re also looking into the …
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In this episode of The Lede, we explore how in-person interactions are coming back in a different way. We also take a look into Miami-Dade schools reopening and Gator football’s new coronavirus protocols.
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Ocala’s International Airport plans to formally open its new general aviation terminal to the public on Feb. 28, marking a period of growth for the facility. Despite this, the return of passenger flight to Ocala is not on the radar.
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Nearly 50 vehicle-based homes were showcased to the public at the Know H.O.W. Expo this weekend outside The Oaks Mall in Gainesville.
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Self-driving buses, now undergoing test runs, are expected to become available as a new form of public transportation in Gainesville by the end of the year.
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RTS already has a million-dollar federal grant to pay for majority of the bus's cost. City Commissioner Helen Warren said that the remaining cost of around $32,000 has been budgeted by the commission. Warren believes this is a small price to pay for the large steps being taken.
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While no known accident has yet been caused by an awkward U-turn, eight car crashes have been reported within 100 feet of Main and Southwest 16th streets since January, according to traffic crash reports provided by Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
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GNV's new Dallas/Fort Worth flight flew nearly 24,000 passengers to the Lone Star route in its first six months of operations.
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To address the longstanding traffic problems in Starke, the Florida Department of Transportation is building a 7.3 mile, four-lane bypass between County Roads 227 and 233 on the city’s west side.
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The Regional Transit System on Wednesday endorsed amendments to 22 bus routes for the fall as well as the addition of a new one originating in Haile Plantation.
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