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Alachua County officials have voted in favor of moving a statue in downtown Gainesville that honors the Confederate dead.

Don't believe everything you see tweeted, shared or posted about the millennial generation being uninformed. A sizable group of these young adults — 4 of every 10 — actively seeks out the news, an analysis of their media habits finds.

Southwest Florida physicians are applauding a government decision to consider new blood pressure targets for patients at risk of heart attack and stroke after positive study findings and the potential to save lives.

The Fort Myers Police Department made three arrests Thursday in an area where multiple shootings occurred Wednesday afternoon and night.

Scattered showers and storms will stay in the forecast through the weekend.

When you think of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, chances are the first images that pop into your mind are the light bulb and the Model T.

Shortly before he went missing in 1996, a Missouri man told a friend he planned to "spill the beans" on Curtis "Wayne" Wright, who owed him money.

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Pope Francis called American lawmakers to their better angels Thursday in a speech challenging members of Congress to renew a sense of cooperation to tackle climate, immigration, poverty and more.

Members of Florida’s congressional delegation were generally pleased with the speech given by Pope Francis on Thursday in the U.S. Capitol, which addressed issues such as peace, family values and preservation of life.