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The Florida Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that next year's congressional elections should go forward under a map proposed by voting-rights organizations.
Read More »14 Dead, More Than A Dozen Wounded In California Shooting
As many as three gunmen believed to be wearing military-style gear opened fire Wednesday at a Southern California social services center, killing at least 14 people and wounding more than a dozen others in what authorities described as a targeted mission.
Read More »Former Wyoming Senator Speaks With Gainesville Chamber of Commerce
Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson spoke at the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday about the federal budget, tax code, Social Security and health care. Simpson discussed the nation’s fiscal situation and how it affects local businesses with Gainesville regional leaders.
Read More »Steven Sotloff’s Parents Open Up As 1-Year Anniversary Nears
One year has passed since journalist Steven Sotloff's beheading. Sotloff's parents have a memorial foundation, which will give journalism students scholarships.
Read More »Rubio Announces Presidential Bid In Miami To Mixed Local Response
On Monday, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio announced his bid for presidency in 2016. The event at Freedom Tower in Miami was attended by eager supporters as well as peaceful protestors.
Read More »Marion County Sheriff’s Office Reinstating Terror Intelligence And Counterterrorism Unit
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is reinstating the department’s Terror Intelligence and Counterterrorism Unit to prevent domestic and international terrorist threats. According to Sheriff Chris Blair, "nearly 300 terrorist threats since 9/11."
Read More »International Students Have A Tough Time Achieving The “American Dream”
International students find it difficult to find employers willing to risk time and money hiring them while going through visa processes after graduating from U.S. schools.
Read More »What North Floridians Need To Know About The Debt Ceiling
An economics professor at the University of Florida explains what the debt ceiling is and how it is affecting North Florida.
Read More »Former Gov. Bob Graham Weighs In On Government Shutdown, Adena Springs Ranch, Syria
While visiting Gainesville, former Florida governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham voiced his opinion on current issues such as the government shutdown, conflicts in Syria and Silver Springs State Park.
Read More »North Floridians React to Obama’s Speech on Syria
President Barack Obama delivered a speech Tuesday that urged America to involve itself in the Syrian conflict and take a stand against the use of chemical weapons. Some locals were supportive of Obama, but others still weren't convinced.
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