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Lauren Groff, author and Gainesville resident, kicked off a five-part humanities speaking series, “Imagining Florida: The Place We Call Home.” It took place at the Alachua County Library District. Her latest work, Fates and Furies was named Obama's favorite novel of 2015.

In a nearly 400-page book on the history of Waldo, only a few lines allude to the town's namesake.

Hundreds of manatee swim in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) near the Cape Canaveral Energy Center. The power station discharges warmer water that manatees…

More North Central Florida startup companies are turning to an online fundraising website, Kickstarter, to gain capital for their project ideas. The catch? If their dollar goal isn't met, participants don't see a penny of the funds.

The program allows Florida residents to pay overdue fines, traffic tickets and court-ordered obligations, while saving on additional fees.

A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear arguments July 20 after an Alachua County circuit judge last year refused to dismiss the potential class-action lawsuit. At least two other state appellate courts have taken up similar cases from other schools — and reached different conclusions.

Contamination in recycling has lead to deficit for the national recycling industry. Alachua County has managed to remain successful due to their dual stream system.

“You don't have to wait for the shipping container,” one participant said.

From dormant bank accounts and uncashed checks, to the estates of deceased relatives, about $2 billion of unclaimed property assets are held by Florida’s Chief Financial Officer.

Our most memorable and useful expert advice from Life Kit's March episodes, hand-picked by the editors.