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“From Colored to Black” is a Gainesville play that reflects on past and current race disparities within the north central Florida African American community.
Read More »Theater Production Spotlights Local Racial History To Inform, Educate
What’s The Future Of Sunscreen In Florida? Environmentalists And Doctors Burn In Disagreement
Dermatologists disagree with a Senate bill prohibiting the sale of sunscreen containing chemicals that could pose a threat to coral reefs. Similar bills have already been passed by Hawaii's state legislature and The Key West City Commission.
Read More »When The First Jewish Utopia In The U.S. Was Founded In Micanopy
A Jewish utopia was created near Micanopy in the early 1800s. Now, almost no evidence of this society remains.
Read More »After Community Outcry In St. Augustine, Fish Island Property Owner Plans to Sell Land for Conservation
A Fish Island property owner told Regan they intended to sell the land to the North Florida Land Trust for conservation, he said.
Read More »Alachua County Public Schools Seek Grant To Balance Achievement Gaps
Alachua County School District has asked for $1.2 million in grants to further assist schools in need.
Read More »Gainesville Veteran Cycling To Raise Money For Memorials
Terry Martin-Back hadn't ridden a bicycle in more than 40 years, but now he's training for an 85-mile cycling trip from Gainesville to Crescent Beach to raise money for the Alachua County Veterans Memorial Fund.
Read More »Single Father: Strong Economy, Jobs Key For Teacher Michael Zuaro
As a registered Independent voter, Michael Zuaro feels the Republicans have a better chance at achieving a strong economy than the Democrats for the midterms.
Read More »What Should People In Northern Florida Cities Like Gainesville Know About Red Tide?
The toxic algae continues to aggressively destroy marine life, restaurant establishments and the livelihood of South Florida residents.
Read More »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.
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