Fatima Bennett is an Ocala resident who eats a halal-only diet. She said in Ocala it takes her 20 minutes to get to the closest market with halal meat, and that prices are higher in Ocala than in Gainesville. But to get lower-priced halal meat in Gainesville, she said she …
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Family members of Johnny Walker gathered recently at his apartment to mourn his death. “We just want justice for Johnny, and I'm gonna keep saying those words," said Walker's sister, Dawn Walker. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to report it to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
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A newly released Gainesville police report obtained by WUFT News said Loren Cava was riding her bicycle in the crosswalk and had the right of way when she was struck by the Jeep driven by Sohair A. Mohammed, 50, of Alsip, Illinois, who was turning left through the intersection.
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The Alachua County School Board acknowledged at its meeting Tuesday night that it is investigating a student club at Gainesville High School that purportedly limited participation to Black male students. Superintendent Shane Andrew disclosed that a parent of one of the students who attended the club submitted a complaint to …
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UF Student Government Senators asked for major changes to university-wide pedestrian safety at the joint annual Gainesville City Commission meeting. Five pedestrians have died in Gainesville so far this year, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. At the meeting, commission members heard students’ demands for …
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Scott Kirby and his wife, Dana, grew up in South Florida, graduated from the University of Florida, and built their careers in the state before moving to Maui more than 20 years ago. They are among the Lahaina residents struggling to rebuild after the devastating wildfires.
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The internet has undoubtedly influenced how antiques are sold. But some purists still think the best way to collect old things is to see and touch it for yourself. Despite the onslaught of 21st century online shopping, antique store owner Monica Beth Fowler said she doesn’t need to post her …
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Hurricane Idalia flooded Cedar Key and uprooted entire families’ homes. Two weeks later, residents are still picking up the pieces. The Category three storm made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region Aug. 30, bringing high winds and storm surge to the coastlines and neighboring cities. When the storm cleared, it …
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As the rest of Florida moves on after Hurricane Idalia, Suwannee County remains devastated. The areas impacted the most house chickens and crops, specifically peanuts and hay. Officials are worried about the recovery response and hope to receive outside help. Chicken houses in Live Oak, Florida, were destroyed by wind …
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