Not for eight hours did the stage at the downtown Ocala Square go quiet during this year’s Ocala Pride Fest. Between live performances by local bands, vocalists and the dazzling drag queens and kings, Ocala’s downtown shimmered with the celebration of LGBTQ pride.
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President Biden's remarks are expected to begin Wednesday at 10:35 a.m.
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The mauling of Black resident Terrell Bradley by a Gainesville Police K9 stirred community cries for reform.
Read More »Most storm activity in the state happens after Aug. 1.
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The rain nor the sweltering Florida sun could halt hundreds of protesters from gathering in Gainesville Saturday afternoon to voice their objection on the recent abortion ruling. The group gathered at the Gainesville Courthouse almost 24 hours after the United State’s Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. …
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Read More »The mark comes as hospitalizations begin to rise again in the state.
Read More »Lawmakers in control pushed past protests on Thursday to accomplish their goals.
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For the class of 2022, their time was split in halves – virtual and in-person. College students adapted to “distanced” and classroom learning while routinely being administered COVID-19 tests. Students traded their extracurricular activities, sports games and parties for endless Zoom meetings and masks. Some dealt with academic responsibilities while sick with the virus. Many lost loved ones.
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