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.
Read More »Gun Bills Line Up In Legislature
A measure that would reduce the penalty for people who briefly display a firearm in public and make it a non-criminal offense was been filed in the House on Friday. The proposal would change what is currently a second-degree misdemeanor charge into a $25 noncriminal violation that can be paid to a county clerk of the court.
Read More »“Instagram Scientist” Lary Reeves Shares Beauty Of Creepy Creatures
Entomologist and photographer, Reeves uses his photos to "inspire people to think about biodiversity."
Read More »Gallery: Holidays Go To The Dogs
UF's Freshman Leadership Council collected donations for the Alachua County Humane Society and spread holiday cheer on campus Thursday.
Read More »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.
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