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Read More »Earleton man alleges abuse at the Alachua County Jail
An Earleton man is claiming he was physically abused at the Alachua County jail by staff 15 months ago.
Read More »‘I Realized I Was Somebody’: Gainesville Group Celebrates 100 Years Of Women Voting And Modern Women’s Liberation
Besides commemorating the centennial, local residents are also noting Gainesville’s role as one of the birthplaces of the modern women’s liberation movement.
Read More »Storms, Disease And Rising Labor Costs Threaten Florida’s Blueberry Industry
Florida's blueberry industry yielded more than $200 million in 2017. The industry, however, has faced a multitude of setbacks from disease and extreme weather.
Read More »The Small Business Owner: Earleton’s Camille Huie Longs For A Less Divided Country
Camille Huie is a 60-year-old antique shop owner. Although a registered Democrat, she is led by her spirit and votes based on the content of each candidate's character.
Read More »Skiing Without Skis On Lake Santa Fe
Mike Shipman and Jimmy Roundtree never miss a Saturday of barefooting on Lake Santa Fe.
Read More »Earleton Locals Recall Town’s History, Historic Fish Camp To Re-Open
“Oh it was a good life here back then,” said Bob Shanks, one of the oldest living residents of Earleton. Once a paradise for locals, today Earleton is quiet. However, the re-opening of a historic fish camp on Lake Santa Fe in April may restore some of the town's old glory.
Read More »‘Labor of Love:’ How One Earleton Couple Is Saving A Historical Landmark
John and Julia Vanderschoot first went to Buddy’s Landing on a date. Decades later they are restoring The Boathouse at Santa Fe Harbor into a regional treasure.
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