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Every year, state prison officials look at what third-graders score on standardized tests and use the scores to predict future inmate populations. Children who can’t pass are slated for a prison cell – at 8 years old.
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Gainesville Small Businesses Could Get Boost From Tax Reform
A tax-reform proposal from U.S. Rep Kevin Brady (R-Texas) is one that small-business owners, including those in Gainesville, say they'd benefit from if it eventually becomes law.
Read More »A Tale Of Two Gainesvilles
Arreola Upsets Incumbent Carter In District 3 City Commission Race, Warren And Ward Also Win
The results of the 2017 Gainesville City Commission general election brought defeat for incumbent Craig Carter of District 3, re-election for Helen Warren for the At-Large seat and a win for Gainesville native Harvey Ward Jr. for the District 2 seat.
Read More »Police: Intoxicated Gainesville Man Lets Boy, 3, Wander Off
A 46-year-old Gainesville man, Charles Ragans, was arrested on a charge of child neglect Tuesday after police believe he, while intoxicated, let his girlfriend's 3-year-old son wander off.
Read More »Meet The 2017 Gainesville City Commission District 3 Candidates
Two candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 3, which ranges from 34th Street to I-75.
Read More »After 2 Days Evading Police, Levy County Man Turns Himself In
Ontez Ellison, a 23-year-old Levy County resident with previous burglary charges who had been on the run since Saturday, surrendered to police Tuesday.
Read More »Under Bill, Bright Futures Would Again Offer Full Tuition Coverage
Senate Bill 2, which among other things would provide full college tuition coverage for Florida's top-performing students, has passed its first committee — the first step of many before Gov. Rick Scott can sign it into law.
Read More »UF Researchers Head To D.C. To Document Inauguration, March
A group of 17 University of Florida staff members and students are headed to Washington D.C. to document the inauguration of Donald Trump and the Women's March on Washington the following day.
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