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The beginning of the end to Florida's drought is near

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The I-75 Relief Task Force, appointed last year by Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Boxold, looked at traffic improvements in Alachua, Citrus, Hernando, Levy, Marion and Sumter counties in order to improve safety and relieve congestion.

I-75 Shut Down After Trooper Involved In Shooting

Update 7/27/2015 at 7:15 p.m.: The suspect has been identified as Earl Jackson, according to a news release from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

The portion of the 34th Street wall dedicated to the five victims of the 1990 Gainesville student murders. This mural does not get painted over and is one of the lasting memorials of the murders 25 years ago. Photo by Alex Maminakis. Audio: Spencer Mann discusses his thoughts on the 25th anniversary of the student murders and reflects back a bit on his time spent working the case, as well as what the 25 years since it happened have meant for him and the city of Gainesville.

August Marks 25th Anniversary of Danny Rolling Murders

This August, the city of Gainesville reflects on the 25th anniversary of the 1990 Danny Rolling murders. A memorial service will take place at the Baughman Center.

Decision to remove transit tax from ballot gets mixed reactions

A transit sales tax will no longer be on the ballot for Alachua County voters this fall. Florida's 89.1, WUFT-FM's Robert Lopez reports on the Alachua…

A view of a Marathon Key sunset from Sean McDade’s fishing charter’s dock. McDade considers the setting sun a time marker for scouting out lobster harvesting locations. “It [the view] is almost as beautiful as the hunt itself,” he said. CREDIT

Mini-Lobster Hunters Give Boost To Keys Economy

Mini-lobster harvesters flock to the Florida Keys to take part in a two-day hunt for the spiny sea creatures, giving a welcomed boost to the local tourism industry. For some, the annual event has become a family tradition.

UF students and faculty rally against proposed budget cuts

University of Florida students, faculty and staff gathered this afternoon to rally against the proposed budget cuts of 38 million dollars. Florida's 89.1,…

Serendib playwright David Zellnik pays visit to Hippodrome State Theatre

After a 2007 off-Broadway run, David Zellnik is proud to have his play “Serendib” make its regional debut in Gainesville. Zellnik, who is is Gainesville…

Santa Fe Starts Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Santa Fe College will start the first physical therapist assistant program in Gainesville in fall 2016. The degree is a year-and-a-half long program and will accept 24 students each fall.

Signs indicating unsafe levels of bacteria in Hogtown Creek were posted in June, according to Linda Demetropoulos, nature manager of the city of Gainesville Parks Department. Visitors can find these signs around various areas of local parks.

Hogtown Creek Bacteria Levels Unsafe For Human Use

The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department has found unsafe levels of bacteria in Hogtown Creek waters.

Marion County pet owners to see new UF emergency clinic

A new pet emergency clinic will be opening in July as a collaborative effort between area veterinarians and the University of Florida College of…

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