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SwampCon 2026 brings cosplayers, gamers and anime fans together on UF’s campus
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (199+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gamers, cosplayers, artists and anime fans gathered at SwampCon 2026 this weekend, transforming the University of Florida's campus into a hub of costumes and fandom. Attendees describe the event as a celebration of creativity and a space where…...
Mountain lion euthanized after being spotted on college campus, wildlife officials say
3+ week, 4+ day ago (95+ words) LEWISTON, Idaho (CNN) " Wildlife officials in Idaho said they had to humanely euthanize a mountain lion early Tuesday morning. The mountain lion was first spotted in Lewiston Sunday night near a college's baseball field. Officers with the Department of Fish…...
Democratic Party accuses Alachua city leaders of voter suppression for closing a precinct
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (158+ words) ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Democratic Party of Alachua County accused city leaders in Alachua of attempting to suppress the vote of minority residents by closing a precinct. Party officials say the Alachua City Commission's vote to close Precinct 53 at the…...
Bill targeting Ocklawaha River restoration heads to Senate committee
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) Bill targeting Ocklawaha River restoration heads to Senate committee'WCJB TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) - A bill that would have implications for Marion and Putnam counties is slated to go to committee next week in the state senate. The "Northeast Florida Rivers, Spring,…...
Putnam County woman arrested for stealing snack cakes, leaving her children at home
2+ mon, 13+ hour ago (95+ words) Putnam County woman arrested for stealing pastries, leaving her children unattended'WCJB PALATKA, Fla. (WCJB) - A woman was arrested for child neglect while stealing snack foods. Putnam County sheriff's deputies say they arrested Tracey Battista, 41, for stealing $3 worth of Zebra Cakes…...
Bradford County deputy arrested and fired for stealing from inmate
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (83+ words) A Bradford County Sheriff's deputy was arrested and fired on Wednesday for stealing from a jail inmate's account. Bradford County deputy arrested and fired for stealing from inmate Family organizes funeral for Ocala teen killed while walking to bus stop…...
Cats missing after animal rescue group involved in interstate crash that killed 8 people
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (358+ words) ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) " An animal rescue van transporting cats from Atlanta to Vermont was one of the vehicles involved in a deadly crash on Interstate 85 in Jackson County, they said. FurKids Animal Rescue said they were 90 minutes into the…...
Teen rescued his missing 5-year-old nonverbal sister who was found in lake, sheriff’s office says
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (145+ words) PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) " A 17-year-old is being credited with helping rescue his missing nonverbal sister from a Florida lake. The Pasco Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to Lake Lisa Park on Monday afternoon to search for a missing…...
A missing Lowe’s store cat was found 85 miles away at a distribution center, and now she’s back home
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (359+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) " A cat that went missing from a Lowe's store in Virginia last month has been found safe. Francine, the popular cat known for living at a Lowe's store in Richmond, went missing in September. In…...
Tyson Foods plans to remove high fructose corn syrup, sucralose and more from its products
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (174+ words) (Gray News) " Tyson Foods said it plans to stop using high fructose corn syrup and other ingredients in its branded products. On Monday, the company announced its goal to stop using high fructose corn syrup, sucralose, BHA/BHT and titanium…...