The Gainesville Ledger

Thursday, May 7, 2026

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Hurricane Prep Week: Experts urge early evacuation and storm safety planning

As Atlantic hurricane season approaches, NOAA and local forecasters are emphasizing the importance of acting before conditions deteriorate, noting that the safe window for evacuation and final preparations can close quickly in Florida. Dangers during a storm can arrive simultaneously in the form of high winds, flooding, and tornadoes, making advance planning essential. Coverage from WUFT and the Gainesville Sun highlights practical steps residents should take to protect themselves before and during a major storm.

Sources: WUFT News · The Gainesville Sun

Florida woman gives birth using preserved sperm of fiancé killed on the job

A Florida woman has had a baby using sperm preserved from her fiancé, Dylan Lyons, a Spectrum News 13 reporter who was killed while working. The birth represents the couple’s attempt to have a family despite Lyons’ death in the line of duty.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun

St. Francis House closes emergency shelter, leaving gap in Gainesville homeless services

St. Francis House, a downtown Gainesville shelter that provided emergency housing and day services to families experiencing homelessness, has fully ceased operations after ending day services in March and closing its emergency shelter last month. The closure raises concerns about how the city will continue to meet the needs of homeless families who relied on the facility.

Sources: WUFT News

In Brief

High Springs students mark Bike and Roll to School Day with community ride — WCJB TV20

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