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UF's president 'optimistic' about Sanford Burnham deal

Kent Fuchs is confident that the university’s plans to take over the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in Orlando will advance.

 

UF, consultants look for more dense growth on, off campus

The University of Florida's emerging growth plan includes ideas to transform the area — and one that could mandate UF students spend their first two years living on campus.

 

Fifth WIC clinic opens in town

The Florida Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) has a new clinic in Gainesville, county officials announced.

 

GPD: Stolen gun was used to shoot dog during home invasion robbery

A Gainesville man was charged Thursday with stealing his roommate's weapon and later using it in a home invasion robbery that ended with a dog being shot, Gainesville police said.

 

'Bag of mixed emotions' for teachers on schools' last day

The last day of school in Alachua County was bittersweet for teachers.

 

UF faculty union pushes for paid parental leave

The faculty union at the University of Florida wants the university to do more for faculty members starting families.

 

Five things you need to know, Thursday, June 9

The Grace Marketplace folks are celebrating the homeless advocacy organization's second anniversary by dropping in at area libraries, making presentations about efforts being made to help the homeless and looking for volunteer help. They'll be at the Tower Road library at 6:30 p.m.

 

In Ocala, some 50 people turn out to discuss options for I-75 traffic

“Congestion and safety is an issue on I-75. Big trucks account for about 25 percent of the traffic on the interstate through Marion County and that's a safety concern," said Greg Slay, of the Ocala/Marion TPO.

 

Gainesville-area women respond to Clinton's presumptive nomination

Hillary Clinton won't officially be named the Democratic presidential nominee until the Democratic National Convention on July 25.

 

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