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A former University of Florida English professor will publish a 300-page book on the history of Waldo and its people this fall.
Read More »Waldo’s History Chronicled In New Book
How Will $100 Million A Year In New State Funding For Land Conservation Affect Alachua County?
With $100 million a year Florida has budgeted for land acquisition and conservation, Alachua County could have the funding to buy 13,351 acres of land for future parks.
Read More »‘Labor of Love:’ How One Earleton Couple Is Saving A Historical Landmark
John and Julia Vanderschoot first went to Buddy’s Landing on a date. Decades later they are restoring The Boathouse at Santa Fe Harbor into a regional treasure.
Read More »Florida Senate Bill Would Make Texting And Driving A Primary Offense
Florida Senate Bill 90, if passed and signed into law, would not only make texting and driving a primary offense, but also require law enforcement to tell drivers they are not required to show their phone to police if they are suspected of using the device while driving.
Read More »UF Gets Spencer Fees Back, Meets With County About Bill
University of Florida's President Kent Fuchs met with Alachua County representatives to discuss the $300,000 bill surrounding the Richard Spencer speaking event from last fall. The University accidentally sent the county payment for the bill, which it pulled back.
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