Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Hundreds gathered in Jacksonville to mourn the victims from racist killers’ attack

Gov. Ron DeSantis was met with boos from the crowd of about 200 people.

Features
2 years ago
New crew for the space station launches with 4 astronauts from 4 countries | PHOTOS

A NASA astronaut was joined on the predawn liftoff from Kennedy Space Center by fliers from Denmark, Japan and Russia.

Community
2 years ago
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, but north-central Florida temps don’t feel like fall

Love it or hate it? Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is celebrating 20 years.

Elections
2 years ago
The first 2024 Republican presidential debate is in the books. Here’s what happened | PHOTOS

Many political analysts believe the GOP debate was a key test for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign. Analysts say DeSantis showed up, but he was overshadowed for much of the night by political newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy.

Elections
2 years ago
Trump won’t be at the GOP’s first presidential debate, but his presence will be felt. Stakes high for DeSantis

The stakes are highest for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who announced his presidential campaign in May to great fanfare but has since struggled to gain traction and is now fighting to maintain his distant second-place status.

Local
2 years ago
Gainesville pool team dubbed world 9-ball champions

Gambler 1, a team of six Gainesville pool players, won the $20,000 prize and world champion title in Las Vegas earlier this month.

National
2 years ago
Haiti and Dominican Republic brace for Tropical Storm Franklin as Harold approaches Texas coast

On Aug. 10, the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated its forecast and warned that this year’s hurricane season would be above normal. Between 14 to 21 named storms are forecast.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
FDA approves RSV vaccine for moms-to-be to guard their newborns

The Food and Drug Administration cleared Pfizer’s maternal vaccination to guard against a severe case of RSV when babies are most vulnerable — from birth through six months of age.

Community
2 years ago
‘Barbie’ for $4? National Cinema Day is coming, with discounted tickets nationwide

National Cinema Day will be Sunday, Aug. 27. For one day, all movies will be $4 at participating theaters.

National
2 years ago
As Tropical Storm Hilary shrinks, desert and mountain towns dig themselves out of the mud | PHOTOS

Forecasters said Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing flash floods, mudslides, high winds and power outages.