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As rainy season is fast approaching, the two outside lanes on 441 beside Paynes Prairie will remain closed until sustained dry weather arrives.
Read More »Untold Florida: Why U.S. 441 Across Paynes Prairie Is Still Just One Lane
UF Gator Marching Band Breaks Ground On New Practice Facility
The University of Florida Gator Marching Band celebrated the groundbreaking of a new permanent practice facility Friday afternoon.
Read More »Gun Rights Advocates Parade Rifles And Rods In Opposition To Gun Control Measures
Many of the marchers felt excluded from the national dialogue at a time when the majority of Americans are calling for enhanced firearm regulations, and they wanted to ensure that gun control advocates don’t monopolize the conversation.
Read More »A ‘Historic Thrill’: Vintage Aircraft Fly To Promote Armed Services, Aviation
Expect unfamiliar sounds to drum from the skies high above Gainesville this weekend as the tinny hum of vintage aircraft pierce through the clouds. The 1920s will be roaring again, in the form of a Ford Tri-Motor airplane and other classic aircraft. Erin Porter, manager of public relations for the …
Read More »Levy County Commission Denies Exotic Animal Application
The Levy County Planning Commission unanimously voted down an application for a special exception permit to allow the keeping, breeding and raising of exotic animals near Williston, Florida.
Read More »I-75 Research Expects To Address Southwest 20th Avenue Overpass Issues
A plan to expand roads on Interstate 75 are expected to lead to improvements for the overpass along Southwest 20th Avenue.
Read More »Women’s Shooting League Builds Fellowship, Empowerment
A Girl and A Gun, Gainesville's women’s shooting league, is about the sisterhood -- not politics, but rather empowerment and support for one other.
Read More »UPD Active Shooter Training In High Demand
In the wake of recent school shootings, UPD's active shooter training is in the highest demand since its inception in 2007.
Read More »‘There’s So Much More To Come’: UF Students Energized After D.C. ‘March For Our Lives’
University of Florida freshman Alyson Moriarty is also ready to make her voice heard in the #NeverAgain movement. She says instead of grieving, she decided to take action.
Read More »FWC To Conduct Aerial Spray Of Herbicide On Orange Lake
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be conducting an aerial spray of herbicide on Orange Lake on Friday to balance the lake's habitat by eliminating excess willow trees. The trees currently add up to double what is ideal for the Orange Lake environment, and stop the lake from having more diverse vegetation.
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