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Read More »Meet the 17-year-old helping young women embrace their Inner Value
Many people can claim they want to change the world one day. But not many of them have the blueprints for success in their communities. And very few of them, like Sophia Vernon, are 17 years old. Vernon, a senior at Buchholz High School, is the founder of BEING-Inner Value, …
Read More »More than 1.8 million Florida utility customers without power
Earlier in the day, Gov. Ron DeSantis had called an initial 200,000 outages a "drop in the bucket" compared to total number of Floridians who will be affected by power outages by the time the storm passes.
Read More »The Point, June 16, 2022: Governor announces details for relaunched Florida State Guard
Gov. Ron DeSantis also touted its new leadership on Wednesday.
Read More »Planning commission recommends approval of Meadowbrook Golf Course driving range, despite neighbors’ objections
Course owner Chris Marcum says a Topgolf-style range that could stay open regardless of flooding events is the only way Meadowbrook can be profitable.
Read More »Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of A String Of Car Thefts In Gainesville
Jabari Crews, 19, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of grand theft of a motor vehicle.
Read More »Mutts, Masks And Modifications: How Veterinarians Are Handling COVID-19
Veterinarians in Florida were deemed essential workers in March, so their work didn’t stop when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Read More »Florida Christmas Tree Farmers Grapple With COVID-19 And Dwindling Numbers
There used to be more than 100 Christmas tree farms across the state, but in recent years that number has dwindled to less than 20, said John Gregory, owner of Unicorn Hill Christmas Tree Farm.
Read More »Construction Of New Elementary School Causes Rezoning Concerns Among Some Alachua County Families
The Alachua County School District plans five new school zoning options in lieu of construction of the new elementary school on 3999 SW 122nd St.
Read More »Waldo Road Lighting Restoration Promises A Brighter Future For Community
Florida Department of Transportation began construction of new light poles and sidewalk restoration on Northeast Waldo Road.
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