Gainesville's first VegFest, hosted at Westside park on Saturday afternoon, attracted families, vendors, activists, animal lovers and vegan food enthusiasts while raising awareness about the benefits and long-lasting effects of plant-based diets on the environment, human health and animal welfare.
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Two Florida residents on tour in their "tiny home" stopped in Gainesville last Friday, promoting their non-profit The Creative Animal Foundation and sustainability. The pair travels the country, speaking at schools and events to educate students about living sustainably while documenting their adventures on their YouTube channel.
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The Senate passed a bill unanimously Thursday that will allow therapy animals in court for children testifying in abuse, abandonment and neglect cases. The bill now needs only Florida Gov. Rick Scott's signature to become state law.
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An exotic-animal ranch in Alachua County — which provides a home for Henry the Indian rhino, Sugarbear the redruffed lemur, Mocha the cougar and many other animals — a former horse racing couple have found their lives' calling. Read more about them on WUFT.org.
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Children testifying in court in abuse, abandonment and neglect cases would be allowed the help of therapy animals under a bill passed Thursdays by the Florida House.
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Is beef still on America's dinner table? Despite a new Natural Resources Defense Council's study that found Americans consumed 19 percent less beef from 2005-2014, a local farmer has a different perspective on beef consumption.
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Three dairy cows from upstate New York were rescued and transported 20 hours to Morriston, Fla., to retire.
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It would be an understatement to say there is no universal agreement that marijuana can be used to treat addiction, but some patients are choosing the flowery herb over the use of more harmful substances.
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A hearing was held Wednesday to decide whether three Dignity Village residents who were previously kicked out would be allowed back in the Gainesville homeless community, with the three-person panel deciding all of them would.
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Entomologist and photographer, Reeves uses his photos to "inspire people to think about biodiversity."
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