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Hundreds gathered outside of Gainesville's Hobby Lobby store on West Newberry Road Saturday in solidarity with the national Women's March on Washington.
Read More »In Photos: National Women’s Liberation Marches Near Oaks Mall
Gainesville Women Protest In Solidarity With Women’s March
Hundreds of people lined West Newberry Road in Gainesville for the National Women’s Liberation protest in honor of the Women’s March on Washington.
Read More »Senator Offers Roadmap For Marijuana Changes
A key senator Thursday released the Legislature's first attempt at carrying out a constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana, with the proposal calling for a growing number of marijuana licenses and making it easier for doctors to order the treatment for patients.
Read More »Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham Reinstated
The Ocala City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to reinstate Police Chief Greg Graham, who had been placed on paid leave after accusations of sexual harassment, hostile treatment, retaliation and discrimination from three officers in September 2016.
Read More »Patients, Doctors Get Green Light For Medical Marijuana
Patients who qualify for medical marijuana under a voter-approved constitutional amendment can start purchasing cannabis treatments in as little as 90 days, according to state Office of Compassionate Use Director Christian Bax.
Read More »State Awards Another Marijuana License
With the state's pot industry poised to explode, Florida health officials have agreed to issue a seventh medical marijuana license.
Read More »3 Injured When Boat Fire Sparks Explosion At Florida Marina
Authorities say three people are recovering from their injuries after a boat fire sparked an explosion at a north Florida marina.
Read More »Medical Marijuana Soars To Approval
Florida voters Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana for patients with a broad swath of conditions.
Read More »Florida Voters Again Face Medical Marijuana Decision
This November, Florida voters will again weigh in on a medical-marijuana constitutional amendment, and decide whether to vastly expand the types of patients who are eligible for the treatment.
Read More »In Florida Speech, Trump Paints Election As Apocalyptic Choice
"The election of Hillary Clinton would lead to the destruction of our country."
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