New firefighting training facility opens at Alachua County high school
On Wednesday, a new fire training facility opened at Loften High School. The new facility will provide more interaction between Alachua County Fire Rescue firefighters and students enrolled in Loften...
View ArticleGainesville farm grows vegetables for local soup kitchen
Gainesville's first urban farm is putting a charitable spin on the farm-to-table concept by donating locally grown vegetables to a Gainesville homeless shelter and soup kitchen.
View ArticleTwo Alachua County schools win healthy eating award
Twelve schools throughout Florida have won the Healthy Schools program's Gold Award to honor its nutrition choices.
View ArticleMarion County’s health department tackles low ranking
The health department created a new awareness plan, the Community Health Improvement Plan, to combat the low-ranking health statistics in Marion County.
View ArticleGainesville’s Arbor House closing in March
In less than two months, five pregnant women being sheltered in Arbor House will have to find a new place to live.
View ArticleSanta Fe College included in ‘low-cost’ degree challenge
Santa Fe College is joining 22 other Florida state colleges in offering Gov. Rick Scott's $10,000 bachelor's degree program.
View ArticleChief investigator Spencer Mann retires, reflects on career
Mann investigated many areas during his law enforcement career in North Central Florida. He's retiring from his position as the state attorney's chief investigator within the next week.
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Some College Students, Americans Unaware Of Upcoming Health Care Changes
The Florida Public Interest Research Group has launched a campaign to educate young adults about the upcoming health care legislation. Beginning in January, all Americans are required to have health...
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FWC Plans To Use Herbicides To Get Rid Of Orange Lake Weed Problem
Low water levels in Orange Lake are revealing weeds that are stopping boat traffic. A potential applied herbicide could kill the weeds at the surface level and below, however there is much debate about...
View ArticleGainesville’s Suicide Memory Garden Dedicated to Survivors
A suicide memorial garden was dedicated to those who have lost their lives to suicide and to the family members and friends left behind afterward. The garden, which has been in the designing and...
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