Florida House Bill 321 is bringing HIV testing out of the shadows. Signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott on June 10 and put into effect on July 1, HB 321 streamlines the process of HIV testing in medical settings and establishes it as routine by requiring patients to explicitly opt out of …
Read More »Gainesville Chooses Natural Approach To Restore Cofrin Park
City officials decided to take a natural approach to restore Cofrin Park, which has been closed since April. The Cofrin house will be removed and boulders and coconut fiber will be used to regenerate the nearby Bevill Creek.
Read More »Hogtown Creek Bacteria Levels Unsafe For Human Use
The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department has found unsafe levels of bacteria in Hogtown Creek waters.
Read More »Gainesville Launches Online, Mobile Service For Non-Emergency Reporting
The City of Gainesville launched online and mobile service 311GNV Tuesday. Through the service, Gainesville residents can report non-emergency issues like potholes, graffiti and broken street signs.
Read More »Faculty Negotiator: Administration’s Newest Salary Offer Not Enough To Keep UF Competitive
University of Florida faculty representatives are not satisfied with the Board of Trustees' most recent pay-raise offer of 2.5 percent. The two sides will meet again on July 30, said John Biro, lead faculty negotiator and UF philosophy professor.
Read More »Florida Fishermen Face Fierce Competition
Florida fisherman are concerned with the growing taste for imported fish. As imports from other countries increase, questions of ethics and safety are floating to the surface.
Read More »UFPD Officer Arrested On Suspected Child Abuse Charge
UFPD officer Henri Belleville placed on administrative leave after arrest was made by Alachua County Sheriff's office.
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