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Former Gainesville mayor Ed Braddy will be fined and censured for involvement with Jeffrey McAdams, convicted of stealing from police union funds.
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Forest Service Uses Controlled Burns To Fight Ocala Wildfire
Two Ocala residents chose to flee their home Monday night after U.S. Forest Service officials conducted a controlled fire to stop the spread of the 67-acre Connor Wildfire in the Ocala National Forest. This technique, called a “burnout,” is used to regulate wildfires by burning surrounding vegetation and creating a …
Read More »Bradford, Alachua Counties Hold First Joint Meeting To Discuss Medical Services Partnership
Following interlocal agreement on medical billing services, Bradford and Alachua Counties meet to discuss future collaboration.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners Vote To Appeal City’s Voluntary Annexation Of Finley Woods
The Alachua County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appeal the City of Gainesvlle's voluntary annexation of part of the Finley Woods area. After six months of disagreement between city and county, this appeal activates the "Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act" and forces public discourse between the two government entities.
Read More »167 Faculty, Staff and Students Face Uncertain Future Following Immigration Ban
In the aftermath of Trump’s immigration ban, many international students face an uncertain future at UF and in the U.S. The International Center is working with campus officials to connect these students, faculty and staff with legal resources.
Read More »Gainesville Chamber Looks To New Administration For Tax Reform
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in two days, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce officials are hoping for upcoming tax reforms that they hope will reduce taxes for local businesses and simplify the tax code.
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