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Hillcrest School increases access to Special Olympics
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (1086+ words) As eight Hillcrest School students ran around the track in a relay on Thursday morning, passing a flame-colored torch from hand to hand, the crowd roared in excitement over the start of the school's eighth annual Special Olympics. "I just…...
Poll: A majority of Americans opposes U.S. military action in Iran
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (574+ words) As war with Iran heads toward a second week, most Americans say that they are against the military action and disapprove of how President Trump is handling it, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. By a 56%-44% margin,…...
Watch live: Homegoing service celebrates civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago
18+ hour, 11+ min ago (613+ words) Updated March 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM EST For live updates of Rev. Jesse Jackson's service, head to WBEZ and the Chicago Sun Times' live blog. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton are speaking at a celebration of the Rev....
Photo gallery: SAE Fraternity remembers fallen brother
19+ hour, 30+ min ago (50+ words) Photo gallery: SAE Fraternity remembers fallen brother'WUFT - On Air Now Playing WUFT 89.1/90.1 FM HD1 - On Air Now Playing GHQ FM - WUFT HD3 Members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Lion Committee painted the SAE Lion in honor of fallen brother Cody Khork…...
Gunfire at Oaks Mall, apartments brings attention to Gainesville gangs
19+ hour, 57+ min ago (1123+ words) A fight at Oaks Mall that ended in gunfire and two unrelated shootings near apartment complexes in Gainesville are drawing new attention to violence involving some of the city's rival gangs. Police said three members of the EBK gang fought…...
Animal rescue owner accused of cruelty due in court next week
23+ hour, 12+ min ago (733+ words) Sheriff's deputies arrested the owner of an animal rescue in Citrus County after finding nearly a dozen dead animals on her property and removing scores more for their safety. She is due in court next week to enter a plea…...
EPA’s 5-year review of Gainesville hazardous waste site underway, cleanup continues
23+ hour, 12+ min ago (878+ words) When he moved to Gainesville's Stephen Foster neighborhood in 2008, Robert Pearce just wanted to live on a creek. He didn't know that it would lead to his involvement in the cleanup of a hazardous waste site. The 73-year-old resident later…...
Marsy’s Law may expand to shield crime victims, officers’ identities
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (826+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. " The Florida Legislature is set to pass a measure as soon as this week that would protect the identities of police officers and crime victims, more than two years after the state Supreme Court struck down portions of…...
Pregnant women in ERs took less Tylenol after Trump autism warning
23+ hour, 38+ min ago (416+ words) President Trump told pregnant women in September 2025 to avoid Tylenol because taking it would increase their babies' risk of autism: "Taking Tylenol is not good " I'll say it: It's not good." Doctors and scientists quickly said the data didn't support…...
Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (534+ words) The Justice Department has published additional Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor after an NPR investigation found dozens of pages were withheld. They include 16 new pages that cover three additional FBI interview summaries with…...