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A list of the laws and projects that legislators representing local counties were able to get through the Florida legislature in 2018.
Read More »Which North Central Florida Lawmakers’ 2018 Bills Are Now Law?
Five Questions For Brecht Heuchan
The Florida Constitution Revision Commission has finished its work and has sent eight proposals to the November general-election ballot.
Read More »County Animal Shelter Kill Rates on Downward Trend for North Central Florida Counties
Public records for county animal shelters show that in recent years, euthanasia rates for cats and dogs have, for the most part, been on a downward trend in North Central Florida.
Read More »Why Athletes Can Make It To College Without Knowing They Have A Heart Condition
The University of Florida football geared up for the season with this weekend's Orange and Blue game, but one player on scholarship was unable to suit up due to a medical condition — one he'll live with for life.
Read More »Gov. Rick Scott Aims To Unseat Florida’s Democratic Senator
Calling Washington "horribly dysfunctional," Florida Gov. Rick Scott is challenging U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in an election that could be one of the most expensive and highly-watched races in the nation.
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 »How Will $100 Million A Year In New State Funding For Land Conservation Affect Alachua County?
With $100 million a year Florida has budgeted for land acquisition and conservation, Alachua County could have the funding to buy 13,351 acres of land for future parks.
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 »Florida Farmers Say Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Should Be Nationwide
The “Sunshine Protection Act," if approved by Congress, will put the state of Florida on year-round daylight saving time, but Florida farmers say for it to work, it has to be adopted by everyone, countrywide.
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