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Florida estimates a record 29.8 million tourists visited the state in the first quarter of 2016

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Part of the education process will be to ensure voters know the proposal on the August primary ballot isn't tied to the state's more controversial solar-energy amendment.

Officials are currently searching for destinations and stops that benefit both the railway and its passengers.

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.

Jesse Alan Terrell pleaded not guilty yesterday after being charged with a civil rights violation, concerning the 2014 arrest of Derek Price.

The presence of the Zika virus in four counties across the state forced Gov. Scott to declare a public health emergency.

Gainesville Citizens for Active Transport hosted a forum for Gainesville City Commission candidates to discuss transportation issues. Bicycle safety is a major issue for the upcoming election and efforts are already being made to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

A number of flights were canceled in and out of the Gainesville Regional Airport Sunday after part of the airport's flight landing systems malfunctioned.

A major parade means major road closings.  If you plan to travel through parts of Gainesville today, you’ll have to adjust your route starting at 10:00am, when these roads will be closed for the University of Florida homecoming parade: University Avenue from the West 2000 block to the East 300 …