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Being transgender today can be filled with hardships and obstacles. Local resources attempting to alleviate those hardships and create a welcoming space for the transgender community can be found around Alachua County.

The presence of the Zika virus in four counties across the state forced Gov. Scott to declare a public health emergency.

A precautionary boil water advisory was in effect Tuesday for the city of Lawtey in Bradford County.

In the latest twist in a nearly two-year struggle to offer limited types of medical-marijuana in Florida, three nurseries filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to at least temporarily block competitors from starting to produce the cannabis.

Students in a data journalism class at the University of Florida compiled a list of information based on analysis of state payroll in Florida.

Alachua's potential medical marijuana dispensary wants to begin growing as soon as possible.

During the final meeting of Gov. Rick Scott's Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding on Tuesday, Sen. Don Gaetz said proposals about expanding health care coverage for uninsured Floridians could be dead for years. Gaetz added that lawmakers are now focused on "second tier" health issues.

A retired first sergeant of the United States Air Force is recognized as an embodiment of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy for her dedication to improving the lives of others.

TALLAHASSEE — Five dispensing organizations selected by state officials, including one from Alachua County, promised lawmakers Wednesday they would meet a deadline next month to get medical-marijuana production off the ground, despite legal challenges that could threaten their licenses. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee received updates from the state Office of Compassionate …