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Photos
3 years ago
PHOTOS: ‘Ring of fire’ eclipse brings cheers and shouts of joy as it moves across the Americas

It will be 2039 before another ring of fire is visible in the U.S., and Alaska will be the only state in its direct path. NASA says a total solar eclipse takes place next year on Monday, April 8, 2024, passing from Texas to Maine.

National
3 years ago
The Israel-Hamas war has roiled college campuses. Students on each side say colleges aren’t doing enough

Many Jewish students have demanded bold reckonings and strong condemnation after the attacks by Hamas militants. Meanwhile, some Muslim students have joined with allies to call for a recognition of decades of suffering by Palestinians in Gaza.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Thousands pack narrow streets for the 50th McIntosh 1890s Festival | PHOTOS & VIDEO

The McIntosh 1890s Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary today with vibrant booths, rustic music, a lively atmosphere and a massive crowd of attendees.

Photos
3 years ago
‘It’s truly an incredible find.’ Road construction crew discovers sunken ship from 1800s | PHOTOS

Experts believe the small single-masted, shallow-draft sailing craft is well-preserved because it was encapsulated in soil and mud, so there was no air contact for it to decay.

Community
3 years ago
Micanopy invites eclipse watchers to gather for solar experience today, stargazing tonight

See the solar eclipse, watch the stars and spend the afternoon kicking back at the Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center in Micanopy, just south of Gainesville. Peak time is around 1:20 p.m. for our area.

Video
3 years ago
‘It was in God’s hands but I don’t know what I’ve done to make him mad.’ Crystal River residents reflect on not one but two natural disasters in a matter of weeks | VIDEO

Leslie Garrison and her husband had just finished replacing drywall in their Pinwheel Drive home after 14.5 inches of floodwater from Hurricane Idalia when a tornado leveled even more damage Thursday morning.

Local
3 years ago
UPDATE: Florida’s turnpike northbound moving again, bad wreck stalled traffic for hours in Lake County

Florida’s turnpike northbound was gridlock for hours on Friday due to a bad wreck.

Sports
3 years ago
Gators vs. Gamecocks: Florida looks to secure another win after coming off a sweet victory over Vanderbilt

“You don’t just get to the top of the mountain in one day, you’ve got to climb the mountain,” said Gators head coach Billy Napier.

Local
3 years ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Some cloud cover for Saturday eclipse-viewing and festival-going

You’ll still need eye protection even though we’ll only see a partial eclipse on Saturday in north-central Florida.

Equine
3 years ago
New trail for hikers, cyclists, equestrians opens in Alachua County

The nearly 1,650-acre Phifer Flatwoods Preserve in Hawthorne is home to diverse natural communities and now 4.8 miles of unpaved walking, biking and horseback riding trails.