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The latest innovations in biotechnology were on display for the over 500 people, including this youngster, who joined in the annual celebration.

ALACHUA – Thursday marked the 10th Annual BioFlorida Celebration of Biotechnology. The high tech event took place May 9, at RTI Biologics in Alachua’s Progress Corporate Park on U.S. Highway 441.

Once visitors entered the huge tented area, they were face-to-face with the latest innovations in biotechnology. Over 500 people passed between the rows of over 70 scientific vendors displaying their products and services.

Visitors to the high-tech celebration could also hop aboard a bus for a tour of the research park, which houses biotechnology companies and UF’s Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator and its resident companies, which include Pasteuria Science, AxoGen, Banyan Biomarkers and Applied Food Technologies, among others.

The Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator was recently selected as the 2013 Incubator of the Year by the National Business Incubation Association, out of a field of 7,000 contenders worldwide. The Incubator provides lab space, greenhouses and fermentation facilities to its member companies.

Also this year, Jim Talton, CEO of Nanotherapeutics, which is located in the park, spoke about his company which recently was awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract in an amount up to $360 million to develop medical countermeasures, including the development and manufacture of drugs and vaccines to combat bioterrorism.

Nearly 1,200 people now work in Progress Corporate Park, and of the more than 30 businesses located there, two-thirds are bioscience or technology companies.

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GAINESVILLE – The State Attorney’s Office has disclosed the aggravating factors it intends to rely upon in the case against Russell Dewayne Hogg, the High Springs man accused of killing his son and wife in the front yard of the family’s home in September 2011.

The State will argue that that the defendant was previously convicted in another felony involving violence; that the capital felony was especially henious, atrocious, or cruel; and that the homicide was cold, calculated and premeditated.

If 59-year-old Hogg is found guilty of first-degree murder, a crime punishable by death, these aggravating factors will play a role in his sentencing.

According to a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Russell Hogg pulled into the driveway of his High Springs home on Sept. 11, 2011 and allegedly took out an AK-47, pointing it at his son, Anthony Hogg.

According to the report, Anthony Hogg told his father “What are you gonna do, shoot me?” and Russell Hogg responded by saying, “I sure will.”

Hogg then fired two to three rounds at Anthony, killing him almost instantly.

As Trenda Hogg, Russell Hogg’s wife, came running out of the home to check on Anthony, Russell Hogg allegedly pointed the gun at her and fired several rounds, according to the report.

Russell Hogg threw the gun down, and a witness picked up the gun and threw it under the home so Russell could not grab it and fire more rounds. Russell Hogg then got into his car and fled into Columbia County, according to the report.

Prior to the incident, Russell Hogg allegedly told several people that he was going to go over to the house and kill them. After leaving, he went back to the same people and allegedly told them he had just killed them, according to the report.

After his arrest, Russell Hogg made statements admitting to the murders. According to the report, he said that it hurt him to see his wife lying there barely breathing because he did not want her to die. He also stated that he would have just whipped his son if he could, rather than having to kill him.

Hogg will face two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault with weapon, and possession of weapon by convicted Florida felon.

A previous 1986 conviction for lewd and lascivious assault could also play a role in his sentencing.

The case is expected to go to trial in the fall.

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High Springs’ Priest Theater hosted 92 second graders and their chaperones for a walking field trip and a movie.

HIGH SPRINGS – Five second grade classes from High Springs Community School enjoyed a walking field trip to the Priest Theater in downtown High Springs recently. The featured movie was “The Croods,” a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world’s first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime.

Ninety-two second graders, with their teachers and 32 parent chaperones, enjoyed popcorn and soda in the nostalgic atmosphere of the local theater, owned by Alan and Janet Alligood. It was one of the highlights of the year for the students at this unique family theater that has entertained crowds for decades.

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HIGH SPRINGS – An ordinance granting Clay Electric Cooperative an electrical franchise in the city of High Springs was unanimously approved on second reading following a brief public hearing Thursday, May 9, 2013.

Deputy City Attorney Sondra Randon said later that the franchise fee was last set at 6 percent, but through negotiation, would now be reduced to 5.5 percent.

City Manager Ed Booth negotiated the agreement with Clay Electric’s general manager. He explained that the fee is a “pass-through fee,” meaning the homeowner pays the franchise fee to Clay and they pass it along to the City. “The percentage is assessed against the homeowners’ total usage,” explained Booth.

Clay Electric has agreed to pay the City more than $25,000, which has been in arrears from March 25, 2012 to January 15, 2013, plus the franchise fees collected at the 5.5 percent rate from January 15, 2013 to the date of execution of the Acceptance of Franchise Agreement. Clay Electric has 15 days from the date of acceptance of the ordinance by the City to execute the Acceptance of Franchise Agreement, otherwise the agreement is null and void.

The agreement will be retroactive to Jan. 15, 2013, and will extend for a period of 10 years. It will also include an option to renew the Franchise Agreement for up to four additional 5-year terms, if nether party provides written notice to the other of their intention to conclude the agreement or renegotiate terms 90 days prior to the end of the contract period.

Clay Electric has held a franchise agreement with the City for more than 50 years. When the last agreement matured, the City was in the midst of management changes. When City Manager Ed Booth joined the City, he realized the contract had expired and contacted Clay Electric to negotiate a new agreement.

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