Ariana Brasman

The City of Gainesville and Alachua County Commission discuss implementation of an outreach program for the local homeless population who suffer from mental health issues. The program would provide funding a new locations for residents to live, and a specialized health professional will work closely with the population.

Harry Beckwith Guns and Range, a gun retailer in Micanopy, has seen an increase in gun sales since the Paris attacks, as well as an increased number of people looking to be educated on guns.

A lawsuit filed by the Counsel for American Islamic Relations(CAIR) against Florida Gun Supply for a Muslim Free Zone sign posted at their store was dismissed. CAIR plans to file an appeal next month.

Veterinarians have warned pet owners against feeding their pets certain foods this Thanksgiving. Jolie learned this lesson the hard way and no longer ventures into the garbage for leftover Thanksgiving morsels.

A new bill proposing the use of emergency locator devices known as beacons on boats will offer a 25 percent discount on annual registration fees if boaters purchase this device. The bill is targeting boating safety due to the boys lost at sea in the Jupiter Inlet.

Susan Powers used to spend half a day traveling to and from the CareerSource North Central Florida located near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. With a new location in downtown Gainesville, job-seekers will have easier access to employment resources and workshops provided at CareerSource NCFL.

The first annual Halloweener Derby Day was held Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park last weekend to help raise money for the Climb for Cancer Foundation. The event featured a dachshund race and costume contest.

University of Florida Health started a clinical trial to test different types of blood cancers. The goal of the trial is to progress in the cure for cancer by testing the DNA of cancer patients to see which treatments are most effective.