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The achievement gap in reading school performance between east and west elementary schools in Gainesville have widened over the past 15 years.
Read More »Achievement Gaps Continue To Widen Between West And East Gainesville Elementary Schools
Department Of Defense Opens Biomedical Countermeasure Facility In Alachua
The DOD opened a 183,000 square foot facility in Alachua today to manufacture pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines for troops and prepare for surprise attacks against the country.
Read More »Environmentalists Push Again For Removal Of Rodman Dam
Florida Defenders of the Environment are picking up a decades-old fight tear down the Rodman Dam to help restore the Ocklawaha River. Local anglers and businesses who rely on the premier bass fishing hole are worried about the outcome.
Read More »Citizen Coalition Takes Stand Against Conservation Tax
A new coalition of community activists has formed in opposition to the Wild Spaces Public Places Referendum that is on the ballot again this year,
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Citrus County Commission District 3
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Will Live Oak Become An Amtrak Stop?
Amtrak is currently working to review a study of the passenger rail service across the Gulf Coast.
Read More »Donald Shepherd’s Grand Theft Auto Case Extended
Former candidate for Gainesville mayor, Donald Shepherd's grand theft auto case extended into October.
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