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Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn Eyes Run For Congress
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Gainesville, announced his retirement earlier this week.
Read More »Four Who Have Taken A Stand For Justice Receive Rosa Parks Courage Award
The 2020 honorees are Ellie Chisholm, Arupa Freeman, Mary L. Mitchell and Clovis Watson Jr.
Read More »Transgender People Weigh In On What Will Decide Their 2020 Vote
There are more than 100,000 residents in the state of Florida who openly identify as transgender. How will they vote?
Read More »United Way Of North Central Florida And Bite Squad Partner To Pack 9,000 Meals
Alachua County had one of the highest food insecurity rates in the state in 2017 at nearly 20%, according to a study done by the organization Feeding America.
Read More »‘There’s Somebody Who Needs This’: Strike Out Hunger Giveaway Serves 1,500 Families Ahead Of Thanksgiving
The food drive in Gainesville on Thursday provided 625 free baskets of food for low-income families, with leftover food going to the general public, too.
Read More »Florida Counties Combat Growing Hepatitis A Outbreak Through Vaccination And Public Education
In August, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees declared the outbreak a public health emergency and urged health providers to begin more intensified efforts to screen and vaccinate the public.
Read More »Shorthanded Gainesville Police Department’s Officers Finally Have A New Contract. Here’s What It’s Been Like For Them To Patrol The City On A Saturday Night
In a police department that’s understaffed, it is hard to not get overwhelmed on a Saturday night.
Read More »“Quality Has Got To Be There:” Florida Health Care Chairs Discuss Health Issues In The State
Every chair of Florida's health care policy groups sat on a panel at the Universtiy of Florida on Monday to discuss health care costs and access. This event is the first of its kind at UF.
Read More »Dignity Village To Close Down As Grace Marketplace Gets New Funding
Starting Tuesday, there will be a fence that outlines the camp for the purpose of preventing new people from moving in.
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