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UF's Freshman Leadership Council collected donations for the Alachua County Humane Society and spread holiday cheer on campus Thursday.
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Hold Your Horses: Ocala Expects $2 Million Economic Boost From Worldwide Equestrian Event
The Ocala Jockey Club is hosting its International Three-Day Event, making the city more competitive in horse eventing.
Read More »Pit Bulls Seized From Apparent Fight Training Facility
Two men have been arrested after dozens of pit bulls were seized from a dog training facility in Hernando County.
Read More »Deputy Willcox To Be Suspended For Death Of K9 Partner
Alachua County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tommy Willcox will serve six days of unpaid suspension following an internal investigation into the heat-related death of his K9 partner, Robbie.
Read More »Marion County Commissioners Approve Single-Family Zoning
Tuesday's Marion County Commissioners meeting brought welcome news to residents of Cherrywood Estates after high-tensions over a nearby multifamily zoning application.
Read More »What Are Those Purple Boxes In Florida’s Trees? They’re Helping To Fight Off Deadly Beetles
The USDA is increasing its effort against infestations of the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle native to eastern Asia which has diminished ash tree populations throughout the United States.
Read More »Aggressive Treatment Of Invasive Plants Evokes Mixed Emotions In Lake Rousseau
A canopy of Hydrilla over the water creates a haven for fishermen and a hell for the ecosystem.
Read More »Pulse Memorial Items Taken To History Center
The Orange County Regional History Center has collected the last of the memorial items from the Pulse nightclub shooting.
Read More »Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Shoots Down 2016 Bear Hunt
Florida's growing bear population will be out of the hunting crosshairs for this year.
Read More »Gainesville And UF Gear Up For Chinese New Year
The Chinese community in Gainesville is getting ready to ring in the New Year. President Fuchs will be one of the more than 1,000 guests celebrating the Chinese New Year on Sunday.
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