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A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

Despite continued efforts to ban synthetic drugs, some still remain in convenience stores throughout the state.

With spring break season under way, the Florida Sheriff's Task Force launched Operation Dry Spring, an initiative to prevent underage drinking.

After repairs from in-flight engine failure in December 2011, a Gainesville Police Department helicopter relaunched for the first time in 15 months.

Update 11:21 p.m.: Defeated Gainesville mayoral and city commissioner for district 4 candidates have commented on Tuesday night’s election results. Mayoral candidate Pete Johnson in an interview offered his congratulations to the two candidates, incumbent Craig Lowe and former City Commissioner Ed Braddy, who compete in the April 16 runoff election. However, Johnson said he was disappointed …

Monday the Senate gaming committee voted unanimously in support of a bill that would put an outright ban on such cafes. For Internet cafes around Gainesville, on Tuesday it was business as usual.

Alachua County supervisor of elections Pam Carpenter said she expects a 15 to 20 percent voter turnout for this election.

An Alachua County school bus was hit by a motorcycle today. GPD is investigating the crash.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office and other organizations have partnered up to educate officers on how to best identify, document and deal with gang members from the dozen gangs in the Alachua County area.

Polls with be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. for Gaineville's municipal elections.