The Eighth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office held a First Responder tailgate luncheon. One local official honored the community with his cooking.
Read More »Grassroots Motorsports Challenge underway
The annual Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge at the Gainesville Raceway began Friday. Competitors range from engineers to beginner car modifiers. One competitor values the creativity and effort she put into the competition. The challenge will end Saturday.
Read More »Rebuilding Together North Central Florida begins remodeling homes
Rebuilding Together North Central Florida helps repair homes in the Gainesville area for those in need. The organization plans to repair eight homes in October. It plans to repair 25 homes by the end of the year. A local homeowner said she was relieved she didn’t have to move out …
Read More »Tobacco and nicotine purchasing age changes in Florida
Florida Senate Bill 1080 raised the age of purchasing and possessing tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21. The bill took effect Oct. 1.
Read More »How Dixie County Is Working To Improve Its Addiction Recovery Services
In 2017, Dixie County was the worst county in the state in opioid-related deaths.
Read More »Science Lab For Marion County Public School Students Anticipated To Open Spring 2021
The Public Education Foundation of Marion County received a $2,000 grant from AT&T which will support the creation of a science center at Silver River Museum.
Read More »Social Justice Mural Painting Begins In Gainesville
The artists began painting Dec. 5.
Read More »Gainesville School Participates In International Concert Exchange For World Disability Day
The international and local students presented musical and dance pieces in a live zoom concert.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Approves New GRU Customer Information System
The new system will cost a total of about $20.6 million over 10 years.
Read More »Tropical Storm Eta A Reminder Of The Potential For Late-Season Hurricanes In Florida
The storm's effects are still being monitored in Citrus, Hernando and Levy counties.
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