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The Orange County Regional History Center has collected the last of the memorial items from the Pulse nightclub shooting.
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On Foot And In Cars, Pokémon Go Players Affect Traffic
Pokémon Go, the augmented reality mobile game, is currently the top free app on both iTunes and Android app stores. Investors pushed the stock value up 20 percent Monday, according to The Wall Street Journal. But what exactly is Pokémon Go?
Read More »Gun Giveaway Draws Attention For Congressional Candidate
State Sen. Greg Evers' decision to give away a semi-automatic rifle similar to a gun used in the massacre at an Orlando nightclub could be priceless.
Read More »Obama Embraces Orlando Families, Appeals For Gun Controls
The president spent roughly two hours talking privately with victims' families and survivors of the attack in a gay dance club.
Read More »New NE Florida Trauma Center Refuels Fight
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE — In another chapter in a long-running battle, a major Jacksonville hospital is challenging a decision by the Florida Department of Health to allow a rival hospital in Orange Park to open a trauma center. The challenge, filed by UF Health Jacksonville, was sent Wednesday to the …
Read More »Gainesville Residents Pay Respects To Orlando Shooting Victims At University Club
Gainesville residents gathered Monday night at University Club, a popular downtown spot for the gay community, to pay their respects to the victims of the Pulse shooting. A change in weekend plans may have saved one Gainesville man's life.
Read More »Gainesville Hosts Orlando Vigil
The University of Florida's Pride Student Union and Islam On Campus organized a joint march to the candle-light vigil held downtown at city hall.
Read More »Gainesville Community Leaders React To Mass Shooting; Blood Banks At Full Capacity
Gainesville community leaders respond to the mass shooting in Orlando. Blood banks are asking for people to make appointments to donate.
Read More »CDC Warns Swimmers To Take Precautions Before Jumping In
Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer swimming season for many throughout North Central Florida. The CDC warns swimmers to take their own precautions before jumping into the water.
Read More »How Florida Organic Growers Tries To Help Those In Food Deserts
Florida Organic Growers (FOG), a nonprofit food organization, is trying to end the problem of food deserts by partnering with local farmers markets using a new government-funded initiative called Fresh Access Bucks.
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