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Sharon Austin, director of UF African-American studies, shares her knowledge of the civil rights leader's life and accomplishments.
Read More »Alachua County Holds Second Public Forum In School Superintendent Search
Alachua County Public Schools district hosts a series of public forum to address concerns in the search for a new superintendent.
Read More »March On Washington’s 50th Anniversary Celebrated In Downtown Gainesville
The Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Florida sponsored a commemorative event Wednesday night to honor the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington.
Read More »Project Haiti 5K Raises Funds For UF Medical School Mission Trip
About 150 runners raised about $4,000 on Saturday during the fourth annual Project Haiti 5K race at the University of Florida. The student-run, medical mission trip goes to Haiti to support international health care.
Read More »Profile: Scherwin Henry
As the only candidate for Gainesville mayor who has lived in the city all his life, Scherwin Henry said he has a different perspective than the other five men running for the spot.
Read More »Political newcomer faces political veteran in race for Florida’s Fifth Congressional District
For Florida's Republican fifth congressional district candidate LeAnne Kolb, who has no political experience, sometimes it's a matter of quality over quantity in politics. That's why she believes she should be elected.
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