Since 1996, the Democratic nominee for president has won Archer’s precinct each time, usually by a slim margin. In 2016, the two major candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, were only separated by 3.81 percentage points, with the Democratic nominee coming out on top by only 80 votes. However, according to Archer’s citizens, these political differences don’t divide them.
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Credit-card skimming has been on the rise in Florida since 2015, but so far, Gainesville specifically seems to have been largely spared, with only one found.
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A lawsuit filed Friday challenges the constitutionality of part of a new state law that requires a coveted medical-marijuana license to go to a black farmer.
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Credit-card skimming devices at Florida gas stations and stores are on a dramatic rise this year. State figures show 315 skimmers had been discovered at Florida gas pumps through July 18, compared to 120 skimmers discovered through the first seven months of 2016.
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Florida strawberry growers already have experienced a dress rehearsal for the impacts of climate change during the past two seasons.
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Florida has fast-tracked concealed-weapons licenses to 82,000 military members and honorably discharged veterans since terror-related shootings at a pair of military installations in Tennessee two years ago.
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The final forecast of the 2016-2017 season for Florida's struggling citrus industry shows the orange crop falling 16 percent from the previous season.
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North Central Florida farmers are investing in new precision farming techniques using GPS to save on fuel and fertilizers.
Read More »The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County opened a new WIC office on Monday at the Town Hill office park, replacing the Park Avenue location.
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Hops were long believed to not be able to grow in Florida, but UF researchers have managed to grow the plant in Florida. They won a grant with the Florida department of agriculture and brought "Fresh From Florida" ingredients to beer.
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