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Alachua County lost hundreds of millions of dollars of federal funding because too few UF students stated during the 2010 census counting that they lived in Gainesville, officials said.

The Micanopy Historic Cemetery Association proposed plans to expand the 200-year-old cemetery into the adjacent lot, which is comprised of three plots of land owned by the Town of Micanopy. However, the plan is facing pushback from some community leaders because the 4.5-acre expansion would mean tampering with historic land.

The Alachua County Commissioners on Tuesday appointed a new member to the charter review commission, replacing a disgruntled one who resigned abruptly last week.

To these Vietnam War veterans, freedom sounds like the roar of a motorcycle engine. 

A federal appeals court in Atlanta is expected to decide whether ex-felons in Florida who owe fees and fines can vote for or against Donald Trump in 2020. Stakes are high: The outcome of the federal court case could affect who wins the presidential election in Florida, which could affect who wins the White House.

Six panelists discussed the likelihood of recreational marijuana’s legalization in the decade ahead.

There are more than 100,000 residents in the state of Florida who openly identify as transgender. How will they vote?

A 24-year-old laborer was buried for 28 harrowing minutes earlier this year before he was saved during a chaotic, heroic rescue effort by firefighters.

Each year, Alachua county honors different veteran groups at the annual Veterans Day celebration. This year, the program put a special emphasis on honoring those who served in World War II and the Korean War.