The American Red Cross of North Central Florida is providing food and housing to more than 20 people affected by a fire Thursday in southwest Gainesville.
A man drove himself to the hospital after being shot in the face.
The Senate Finance Committee passed its version of health care legislation without a public option Tuesday.
Supporters and opponents around the world were shocked to hear President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday. Even the president seemed caught off guard.
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson and four other Democrats dealt the proposed public health care option a blow Tuesday when they voted against an amendment that would have included it.
The line of patrons curved around the building, and families were turned away from a sold-out circus at the Alachua County Fairgrounds Friday night. However, a few unexpected guests were fine with standing on the street.
I'm tired of people being enraged at the few Christians who actually follow what the good book commands. In the same way evangelicals say, "Don't hate the sinner, hate the sin," I say, "Don't hate the Christian."
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