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Plum Creek notified JAW it was terminating the contract because a JAW employee had inaccurately reported his work hours, the lawsuit says.

The Florida state legislature is considering a measure that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to continue carrying sidearms in the areas of airports that are before passengers go through the security-screening process. It is unknown how far the measure will fly this legislative session, as it has two additional committee appearances scheduled in the Senate, and the House version has not been heard in committees.

Close to 1,000 West Port High School students didn't attend school Feb 1. The numbers have been normal since then.

Family and friends of a UF student and club ice hockey player who died last week, honor his memory at a Florida Panther home game. His teammates will continue to honor him by wearing helmet stickers in his memory.

The Chinese community in Gainesville is getting ready to ring in the New Year. President Fuchs will be one of the more than 1,000 guests celebrating the Chinese New Year on Sunday.

Discretionary education funds from Florida Lottery's keep dropping and K-12 educators say its not enough. Since 2001, Alachua County’s discretionary funds have dropped from $2,188,467 to $99,456, which equates to about $3.50 per student.

After a Thursday incident, more than 1,000 West Port High students stayed home on Monday.

Students in a data journalism class at the University of Florida compiled a list of information based on analysis of state payroll in Florida.

The Alachua County Labor Coalition is working to raise the county's minimum wage to $14.57 per hour by 2020. The Alachua County Commission approved a new living wage ordinance for county employees, but the coalition plans to make sure all Alachua County residents have the opportunity to make a living wage.