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Election Changes Eyed As 2018 Results Finalized

November 20, 2018 Government and politics 0

After months of mudslinging, weeks of court wrangling and days of ballot counting that again landed Florida in an unwelcome national spotlight, a state panel matter-of-factly finalized the 2018 election results in a five-minute meeting Tuesday. The certification came on time, but problems with other election-related deadlines in two large, …

Florida Youth Voter Turnout Increases With New Early Voting Sites

November 8, 2018 Government and politics Comments Off on Florida Youth Voter Turnout Increases With New Early Voting Sites

Sporting a baseball cap and a Florida Gators hoodie, Matthew Hunter walked into the University of Florida’s J. Wayne Reitz Union on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, excited to vote for the first time. His heart sank just a bit when he first saw the line of others waiting to vote …

Gainesville City Commissioner Asks Officials To Evaluate Expenses Caused By Spencer Event

November 6, 2017 Government and politics 0

During the regular City Commission meeting on Thursday, Commissioner Harvey Ward asked local officials to evaluate the expenses caused by Richard Spencer event in Gainesville.

Scott Urges Patience As Irma Hits State

September 10, 2017 Public safety 0

As massive Hurricane Irma battered Florida on a path up the Gulf Coast, Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday advised residents against rushing out once the storm appears to have passed.

Florida Crews Provide Help After Harvey

August 28, 2017 Weather 0

As rain continued to pour Monday on Southeast Texas from the remains of Hurricane Harvey, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sent 25 officers to Beaumont to help with search and rescue operations.

Orlando United Day: Central Floridians Remember Pulse, One-Year Later

June 12, 2017 Public safety 0

Central Floridians commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy and shared their stories on Orlando United Day on Monday.

One Year Later, Central Florida Remembers Pulse Nightclub Tragedy

June 12, 2017 State of Florida 0

Central Florida remembers the 49 victims and commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting Monday, designating the day "Orlando United Day."

Orlando Awning Factory Shooting Left 2 Teens Parentless

June 6, 2017 The Rundown 0

As families of five people killed in a workplace shooting in Florida deal with their shock and grief, a local sports league is raising money for the children of one of the victims.

Sheriff: Disgruntled Ex-Worker Killed 5, Then Himself In Orlando

June 5, 2017 Public safety 1

The Latest: Local law enforcement authorities said a disgruntled ex-worker killed 5, then himself in a Monday morning shooting in an industrial area in east Orlando.