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More than 50 years after the federal government forced hundreds of Native Alaskans into boarding schools, their descendants are haunted by — and trying to overcome —residual trauma.
Read More »The Conflicting Educations Of Sam Schimmel
Tourism Boost Sought After Alberto Blows Through
As winds and rains let up from Subtropical Storm Alberto, Florida officials Tuesday were quickly spinning ways to draw tourists to areas that may have missed out on Memorial Day crowds.
Read More »Waldo’s History Chronicled In New Book
A former University of Florida English professor will publish a 300-page book on the history of Waldo and its people this fall.
Read More »Cade Museum Opens In Gainesville As Hub For Invention
The revitalization of downtown Gainesville continued on Saturday with the grand opening of The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention.
Read More »Florida’s Direct-Support Organizations Sidestep Public Records Laws
Florida is one of the few states that exempts university groups like the University Athletic Association and UF Foundation from public records laws. Their DSO classification identifies them as a private, incorporated businesses, separating them from the universities they serve.
Read More »Gainesville Cohousing Offers Alternative Community Lifestyle, Partners With UF Landscape Architecture Students
Gainesville Cohousing will offer residents a communal and environmentally friendly living option.
Read More »Medical Ambulances In The Sky, Saving Lives One Flight At A Time
While Gainesville locals lie asleep, aircraft from University Air Center may be flying in the night sky over their house on the way to save a life. Timing is crucial whenever a human organ becomes available following a recent death. And regardless of the hour, flights transport medical teams affiliated with University …
Read More »With State-Mandated School Closure Threat Looming, Hawthorne Students Begin FSA Testing
The school is on the brink of closure, and the scores students receive on the FSA matter now more than ever.
Read More »Melrose City Park New Restroom Causes Confusion After Installation Of Access Walkways, Residents Frustrated
Visitors to Melrose Heritage Park can enjoy a day in the enclosure of the gazebo or among the shade of several massive oak trees, while children run around the central fountain and through the playground. They can also shop at a”Multi-Market” farmer’s market, which occurs periodically with vendors selling crafts, art, …
Read More »Anti-Panhandling Ordinance Implemented In St. Augustine
A new anti-panhandling ordinance went into effect on April 6 in the city of Saint Augustine that prohibits people from panhandling within 20 feet of the entry or exit of commercial property.
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