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While urban bear encounters have increased in Florida, some fear a bear hunt could leave more dead than necessary.
Colin Hackley
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News Service of Florda
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Alachua County has twice filed lawsuits against the city for development near the cave system, most recently in 2015. -
Farmers in southwest Georgia will be able to apply for new or expanded permits to pump water from the Floridan Aquifer to irrigate their crops starting April 1.
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A circuit judge ruled on Wednesday that a referendum on the November 2024 ballot that passed with overwhelming support to return control of Gainesville Regional Utilities to the City of Gainesville was null due to unclear language on the ballot summary. -
Mailers and ads from outside Newberry’s borders criticizing mayoral candidate Tim Marden have led to mud-slinging both Marden and his opponent say they don’t want any part of.
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A Lake City driver and former high school football standout who had been ordered to stay away from alcohol is facing a serious felony charge over a head-on collision in heavy fog in late 2023 that killed a Gainesville mother on her way to her church. -
Terrell Bradley and the city of Gainesville agreed on Monday to an August 2026 trial date stemming from a lawsuit he filed following a high-profile police K-9 biting incident in 2022.
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This year’s theme was “Gators in Space” celebrating the University of Florida’s contribution to investigation and space exploration. -
With the Irish holiday on Monday, the Academy worked for weeks to perfect its routines in time for the shows it will perform across Gainesville to celebrate the holiday and Irish culture.
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In what Republicans worried could be a close race, state Sen. Randy Fine beat the Democratic candidate and public school teacher, Josh Weil, by 14 points in the 6th Congressional District. -
Technology companies are identifying the first popular social media platforms covered under Florida's new law banning such services for young teens: Snapchat and YouTube. -
State Sen. Randy Fine – a Republican firebrand who has openly feuded with Gov. Ron DeSantis and earned an endorsement by President Donald Trump – is facing a Democratic candidate, Josh Weil, 40, of Orlando. -
City leaders in Fort Myers abruptly reversed course Friday after threats from Florida's governor and attorney general and voted to allow police officers in this southwest Florida city to enforce federal immigration laws.
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Volunteers planted a remembrance garden in an area just north of Gainesville on Saturday to honor Newnansville, a long-forgotten Black community. -
Finding a permanent home for the Children's Trust of Alachua County was a top priority for executive director Marsha Kiner. -
The first annual plant festival took place Saturday at Waldo City Town Square. Vendors set up tents and sold plants and herbs, as well as other items like toys, quilts, clothing and even farm animals.
