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As the first Black, female mayor of Micanopy, Jiana Williams, 37, often thinks about what her late grandmother, Willie Mae Stokes who used to clean houses…

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Editor's note: This is the fourth of five articles this week that explore the consequences of unintended shootings in Florida. Click the links here to…

Editor's note: This is the third of five articles this week that explore the consequences of unintended shootings in Florida. Click the links here to…

The first time Deborah Willis went dumpster diving, it was out of curiosity. She soon realized that most grocery and general stores throw out an abundance of fresh, unexpired food. Now she holds regular food giveaways at her home for families in her community who are in need.

Alachua County has seen an overall increase in opioid-related 911 calls over the past six years — more than twice as many calls from 2021 compared to…

National suicide prevention hotlines are bracing for an influx of calls when the new, shorter number – 988 – launches. Some advocates are asking whether the hotline will be ready to serve people with autism.

Prosecutors believe that he scammed at least 21 women across eight states and amassed over $750,000 through years of schemes.

Two advocacy groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit in Leon County circuit court asking that a judge require the state to make available records that show how final decisions are made in Florida’s multibillion-dollar Medicaid program.

The latest on the legal battle involving the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence.