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Grace Community Engagement Manager Abigail Perret-Gentil said that affordable housing is not good enough.
Read More »After The Pandemic, GRACE Marketplace Struggles To Attract Enough Volunteers
Gainesville Blood Shortage Continues After Height of Pandemic, LifeSouth Says
LifeSouth Community Blood Center is the key blood supplier for hospitals in Gainesville.
Read More »Another UF Student Hit Near Campus Calls For Pedestrian Safety Conversations
A pedestrian accident occurred close to the University of Florida’s campus. It left sophomore Calhoun Wolverton in a medically induced coma. Wolverton’s coworker at UF Student Recreation and Fitness Center Justin Glasser found out about the accident while at work. “I guess I was honestly in shock first because that …
Read More »Gainesville Completes Renovations On A. Quinn Jones Museum
After two years, the plan to renovate the A. Quinn Jones Museum is complete. This week, Project Manager Peter McNiece announced the end of the construction. Wild Spaces and Public Places funded the $300,000 project. Construction took six months to complete. “The particular problem we had with the A.Quinn Jones …
Read More »You Can’t Recycle That: What Actually Should Go In Gainesville’s Blue And Orange Bins
Items that can be recycled are cans, cartons, plastic bottles and tubs, but all must have their lids removed and thrown away.
Read More »Harvey Ward, David Arreola Retain Gainesville City Commission Seats; Reina Saco Also Wins Office
The results are unofficial and will need to be certified during the March 27 meeting of the Alachua County Canvassing Board.
Read More »Judge Gives Both Sides More Time In Civil Case Filed By Former Gainesville City Auditor
The judge presiding over a civil case involving former Gainesville city auditor Carlos Holt, who claims the city violated the state Whistle-blower’s Act and leaked personal information about him and his family, is giving both sides an additional 20 days to review the case.
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