A new law will make it illegal to import and sell four species of snakes across state lines. These snakes include one type of python and three types of anacondas, which if introduced could pose a threat to local ecosystems.
Read More »App To Help With Downtown Ocala’s Crowded Parking
The city of Ocala spent $38,000 on parking sensors that use heat, light and magnetics to detect cars in conjunction with an app called Parker to fix crowded parking lots downtown without the construction of a parking garage. The app promotes parking awareness and directs drivers to the nearest available spot.
Read More »Local Home Provides Blueprint For Alternative Housing
The number of sustainable and alternative homes is increasing in Florida. Gainesville resident Tom Fox leads the way with one of the first shipping container homes in Florida.
Read More »Marion County Sheriff’s Office Reinstating Terror Intelligence And Counterterrorism Unit
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is reinstating the department’s Terror Intelligence and Counterterrorism Unit to prevent domestic and international terrorist threats. According to Sheriff Chris Blair, "nearly 300 terrorist threats since 9/11."
Read More »Atheist Space Creates Community, Eliminates Stigma
A Gainesville woman organizes brunch for locals to discuss atheism and to provide a community for fellow atheists.
Read More »Concerns Over LGBT Youth Suicide Spur Anti-Conversion Therapy Bills
A bill recently introduced in the Florida House of Representatives could ban the use of conversion therapy, a practice used to change sexual orientation or gender identity, on LGBT minors in Florida.
Read More »Same-sex Couples Celebrate On Historic Day In Alachua County
Alachua County joined Florida's 66 other counties in issuing same-sex marriage licenses Tuesday. Twenty-eight same-sex marriage licenses were issued, and 14 ceremonies were performed at the courthouse by day's end.
Read More »Raw Milk Drinkers Loyal, Despite Risks
Although the CDC recently reported a rise in raw milk sicknesses, the unpasteurized milk continues to gain popularity in Gainesville and surrounding areas.
Read More »Alachua County Receives Florida’s 36th State Forest
The 1,000-plus acres of diverse land west of Newnans Lake in Gainesville will provide bicycle and hiking trails for the public in spring 2015.
Read More »Local Hispanic Teachers Receive Excellence In Education Award
Maria Gonzalez of Dunnellon Elementary School and Grisell Santiago of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School received the Excellence in Education Award earlier this month. The annual award was sponsored by Volunteer Florida, the Florida Department of Education and the Executive Office of the Governor as a part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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