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The toxic algae continues to aggressively destroy marine life, restaurant establishments and the livelihood of South Florida residents.
Read More »What Should People In Northern Florida Cities Like Gainesville Know About Red Tide?
Florida Voices | Juan Galvis: From Laborer To Owner
From laborer to new company owner, a Gainesville construction worker is now building a seven-story apartment complex in Midtown. Here’s how he got there.
Read More »Anti-Confederate Protesters Disrupt Independence Day Celebration In St. Augustine
A group of protesters in St. Augustine marched for the removal of an obelisk honoring the Confederate cause.
Read More »As Hurley House Comes Down, Catholic Gators Set Plans For New Student Activity Center
The Catholic Gators are preparing for a new home this summer as they say goodbye to Hurley House and anticipate ground breaking for a new student activity center.
Read More »Anti-Panhandling Ordinance Implemented In St. Augustine
A new anti-panhandling ordinance went into effect on April 6 in the city of Saint Augustine that prohibits people from panhandling within 20 feet of the entry or exit of commercial property.
Read More »‘Everybody Was On His Level’: St. Augustine Man Remembers MLK
James "Jimmy" Jackson was active in the battle for civil rights in St. Augustine.
Read More »50 Years After His Death, A Look Back at MLK’s Visit to St. Augustine
On the 50th anniversary of his assassination, we visit the home of 91-year-old Janie Price, whose house King stayed at during his 1964 visit.
Read More »Waldo, Florida: Fading Part Of Florida’s History
With closed storefronts and empty sidewalks in this small, drive-by town, it is clear the town's once vibrant light has dimmed as the population dwindled. However, Waldo's city government is making strides for economic development and working on a number of projects to increase the population and turn the fate of the town around.
Read More »In St. Augustine, Tourism Concerns Mount Over Panhandling
St. Augustine's Tourism & Development Council is planning an education campaign asking tourists to donate money to charities, rather than the homeless, as concerns escalate over how a growing and visible homeless population could impact visitors and local businesses.
Read More »Melrose Woman Pioneers Alzheimer’s Treatment With Music, Dance Therapy
Linda Stoler reinvented her music program for senior citizens, offering pro-bono workshops that involved the same speech pathology concepts she had used while working with school children.
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