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Newberry man dies in Levy County crash

A Newberry man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on County Road 345 in Levy County Thursday.

 

Painter uses feet as brushes to fight ALS

For years, Sandra Murphy-Pak devoted herself to the UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine program.

 

Suwannee County crash kills two

A crash just after noon Thursday killed a 19-year-old driver from St. Johns and a 20-year-old female passenger from Ft. Myers.

 

Your Best Bets: Suggestions for weekend fun

A big weekend splash before summer kicks in starts Friday night with a "Free Fridays" salute to a band everybody loves.

 

Direct flights to NYC, DC not likely, but Midwest and Texas? Maybe

New York City and Washington, D.C., are by far the top destinations of local air travelers, but Gainesville Regional Airport has a better shot at landing new direct routes to Chicago, Dallas or Houston, according to a consultant.

 

Tree-clearing mystery solved

Trees cleared over a month ago northwest of Southwest 20th Avenue were to harvest timber and not for any immediate development plans.

 

Next Jewel Box concert announced

The city's parks, recreation and cultural affairs department and the Shakerag Culture Center Inc. announced the upcoming Jewel Box concert at the Thomas Center, Thursday, May 26.

 

Holiday weekend walk-a-thon event

A Memorial Day weekend walk-a-thon is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at Westside Park.

 

Biomass lawsuit winds down, decision to come

With millions in potential damages on the line, both sides presented closing arguments Thursday afternoon.

 

Highlands Presbyterian Church holds final service Sunday

Ed Jones has watched the rise and fall of Highlands Presbyterian Church.

 

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