An ex-convict who posted anti-Islamic rants online pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Monday to setting fire to a mosque that the Orlando nightclub shooter attended occasionally.
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The "#deleteUber" hashtag becomes popular after New York taxi drivers boycott airport pick-ups following President Trump's executive order and immigration ban. Uber rushed in and filled the gap, leading many to call for a boycott nationwide.
Read More »Turnover in the Florida Senate could signal brighter prospects this year for a renewed proposal that would prevent local governments from regulating app-based transportation services such as Uber and Lyft
Read More »An Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy is on administrative leave after being arrested early Friday morning.
Read More »Increases in water-damage claims --- primarily in South Florida --- will likely reverse years of downsizing by the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance, board members were advised Wednesday as they approved a hike in the corporation's operating budget.
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Some Gainesville residents are expressing concerns over what they say has been poor postal service, noting delayed and mis-delivered mail, damaged packages, and inaccurate tracking information. Louann Sanchez, a northeast Gainesville resident, said she recently received her water filters from Amazon.com 65 days after the expected delivery date. The package’s tracking …
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Backers tout Amendment 1 on the November ballot as a consumer protection measure, but critics and editorial boards malign the effort as an attempt to hinder the development of alternative fuels.
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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 »Hamza Amer lost his state vehicle privileges.
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Abby Wambach says she abused alcohol and prescription drugs for years until her arrest for driving under the influence in April. “I was stubborn and I was in denial,” soccer’s most prolific international goal scorer told The Associated Press in a phone interview. “I didn’t want to face the truth.” …
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