Florida lawmakers on Monday passed a record $112.1 billion budget to end the 2022 legislative session. Among the billions of dollars in state appropriations are hundreds of millions in local funding. Gov. Ron DeSantis is now reviewing the budget and could use his line-item veto power to cancel individual projects. …
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Early voting for the City of Gainesville special election to fill the vacancy of City Commission At-Large, Seat B, begins this week. Whether you head to the polling locations during early voting or on election day, read this guide to help you prepare. Who are the candidates? You can read …
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Gainesville residents can show support for local hospitals by donating to the Northwest Baptist Church snack collection drive.
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After more than two years of challenging development, the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park has drawn in about 200 visitors a day since opening in September.
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A lack of affordable dental care across north central Florida leaves limited options for many, particularly those from low income families. For uninsured patients, ACORN is an low-cost alternative to pricey trips to the ER.
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E. Stanley Richardson will serve as Alachua County's first poet laureate, a position that has a two-year term.
Read More »Anita Hill Confronts Pandemic, #MeToo, Women’s Right To Vote In Virtual UF Event
Owing to the pandemic, it was the second virtual event and the first of the semester.
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