UF Health And Art Students Team Up For Unique Solutions For Medical Issues

April 20, 2018 Untold Florida: Your Neighborhood, Your Story 0

Interdisciplinary UF art class brings art and pre-health students together to work on health care solutions.

Medical Ambulances In The Sky, Saving Lives One Flight At A Time

April 18, 2018 Untold Florida: Your Neighborhood, Your Story 0

While Gainesville locals lie asleep, aircraft from University Air Center may be flying in the night sky over their house on the way to save a life. Timing is crucial whenever a human organ becomes available following a recent death. And regardless of the hour, flights transport medical teams affiliated with University …

Southwest Advocacy Group Conference To Promote Free Job Training, Certification

April 13, 2018 Education, Untold Florida: Your Neighborhood, Your Story 0

The Southwest Advocacy Group will offer a free employability conference from Monday through Friday at the SWAG Family Resource Center to help any Gainesville resident who is unemployed or underemployed find jobs in the southwest area. Then, on May 1, SWAG will host a free job and resource fair at the Tower …

Why Wishful Thinking Leads To ‘Wishful Recycling’ Problems In Alachua County

April 11, 2018 Environment 10

Wishful recycling is when a consumer hopes that a good is recyclable and puts it in their collection bin, but in reality, that slows down the recycling operation.

Four Roasters, Four Stories: The Unique Aspects Of Some Gainesville Roasters

April 11, 2018 People of Florida 0

We spoke with four roasters in Gainesville to have them explain their different processes of roasting the perfect blend of coffee.

Florida Farmers Say Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Should Be Nationwide

March 27, 2018 State of Florida 0

The “Sunshine Protection Act," if approved by Congress, will put the state of Florida on year-round daylight saving time, but Florida farmers say for it to work, it has to be adopted by everyone, countrywide.

For Windsor And Rochelle, Citrus And Weather Shaped Future

March 15, 2018 Untold Florida: Your Neighborhood, Your Story 0

Once developed hubs for the citrus industry, these two communities now bear little resemblance to the agricultural centers they were in the mid-19th century. Instead, today they boast small-town values and fellowship as well as sleepy oak-canopied dirt roads.

A Recap Of The Ten Big Issues In The 2018 Legislative Session

March 12, 2018 Government and politics 0

The Florida House and Senate ended the 2018 legislative session Sunday by passing a budget and a tax-cut package for the upcoming year. The session was largely dominated by the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, sparking debate about state gun laws and school safety. Here's a recap of the big issues.

The Academy Awards Are Sunday: Choose Your Best Picture Winner

March 2, 2018 Arts and Entertainment 0

Film fans across North Central Florida will join millions around the world on Sunday evening to watch the 90th annual telecast of the Academy Awards, set for 8 p.m. on ABC.