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Downtown's University Club and Archer Family Health Care provide free HIV testing to raise awareness for the disease.
Read More »HIV On The Rise Among Certain Groups, Despite Free Testing
Gun Giveaway Draws Attention For Congressional Candidate
State Sen. Greg Evers' decision to give away a semi-automatic rifle similar to a gun used in the massacre at an Orlando nightclub could be priceless.
Read More »Attorney General Tells Orlando’s Gays: ‘We Stand With You’
Attorney General Loretta Lynch is visiting Orlando to meet with prosecutors, first responders and families of the victims of the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The trip Tuesday comes as the Justice Department continues investigating the June 12 massacre at the Pulse nightclub, in which 49 people died and dozens were wounded. Federal investigators who have conducted hundreds of interviews haven't ruled out charges against others in connection with the shooting and say they're still trying to determine why Omar Mateen, who died in a gun battle with police, picked as his target a popular gay nightclub.
Read More »UF’s Century Tower Awash In Light In Memory Of Orlando Shooting Victims
The lights will be turned on every night at about 9 p.m. until July 1.
Read More »Obama Embraces Orlando Families, Appeals For Gun Controls
The president spent roughly two hours talking privately with victims' families and survivors of the attack in a gay dance club.
Read More »Gainesville Community Leaders React To Mass Shooting; Blood Banks At Full Capacity
Gainesville community leaders respond to the mass shooting in Orlando. Blood banks are asking for people to make appointments to donate.
Read More »50 Killed In Orlando Night club Shooting; Gunman Dead
Police say approximately 20 people have been killed inside a Florida nightclub, and at least 42 were wounded.
Read More »What Transgender Resources Are Available In The Gainesville Area?
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.
Read More »Pride Center Pays Taxes, Extra Costs Through Online Fundraiser
The nonprofit organization Pride Community Center of North Central Florida hopes online fundraising through the popular website GoFundMe will help it keep its doors open next year.
Read More »Gender Neutral Bathrooms Ease Fears
The University of Florida is working to make more single bathrooms around campus open to all genders. The initiative is helping to create a secure setting for anyone needing to use the bathroom, regardless of gender identity.
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