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More than 5.5 million homes and businesses in Florida remained without power at midday Tuesday after Hurricane Irma plowed through the state.
Read More »Focus Turns To Recovery After Irma’s Exit
Irma Takes Aim at Gulf Coast
Florida's West Coast is now expected to take the brunt of potentially devastating Hurricane Irma, as the system started making itself felt Saturday across South Florida.
Read More »Putnam Sets Pace As Candidates Seek Campaign Cash
While Adam Putnam raised another $2 million in June for his gubernatorial campaign, the three leading Democratic contenders hoping to succeed Gov. Rick Scott could not even match half of that total.
Read More »Lawmakers Poised To Pass Marijuana Compromise
House and Senate leaders might be divided on issues that forced them to return to the Capitol this week, but they’re in agreement about pot. Legislation to carry out a voter-approved constitutional amendment broadly legalizing medical marijuana is on the fast track, after Gov. Rick Scott added the issue to …
Read More »Sen. Artiles Apologizes For Comments
Sen. Frank Artiles, who made derogatory remarks regarding a fellow senator, apologized Wednesday on the Senate floor.
Read More »University Of North Florida President Stepping Down In 2018
University of North Florida President and former mayor of Jacksonville, John Delaney , plans to resign from his position at UNF in 2018.
Read More »Plane Wreckage, Bodies Found Off Of Cedar Key
Updated, March 7, 2017: The Levy County Sheriff’s Office sent out the following update this afternoon, announcing that the remains of the third person on the plane have likely been found: On February 12, 2017 a single engine plane inbound to Cedar Key crashed into the Gulf of Mexico approximately …
Read More »Caffeination Not Discrimination: Gainesville Coffee Shop Fundraises For ACLU
Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate in Gainesville participated in a nationwide movement of coffee shops fundraising for the American Civil Liberties Union this weekend. Volta is donating $800 of its weekend profits to the Florida ACLU chapter.
Read More »Study Connects Overeating During Sporting Events To Medical Problems
A study conducted by a researcher from UF Health Jacksonville shows that overeating during national sporting events and holidays is more likely to cause medical problems, such as food obstruction.
Read More »UF Trustees Seek Better Handle On Shands Debt
University of Florida trustees will have more oversight over borrowing by UF Health Shands Hospital and its affiliated organizations under a policy adopted Monday.
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