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ShandsCair, the air medical and critical care transportation system for UF Health Shands Hospital, celebrated its 35th anniversary and more than 72,000 lives saved this week.
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Mobile Market Brings Fresh Food To East Gainesville
For the first time since April, the Fresh Wagon mobile market made its rounds to public housing units in East Gainesville this week to offer residents local, fresh produce.
Read More »Motion For Solar Approved, Final Decision In December
The Alachua County Planning Commission decided to approve the exception for a 74.5-megawatt solar facility straddling the Alachua and Putnam County line.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: State House District 35
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election.Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Solar Project Stays Unresolved
The 684-acre solar array was presented at the Alachua County Planning commission Wednesday in front of FPL employees, the board and the public.
Read More »Dentmond Shooting Ruled Justifiable Homicide
The shooting of 16-year-old Robert Dentmond was ruled a justifiable homicide Wednesday by Alachua County Grand Jury, who issued a No True Bill to the case. The jury said his death was the result of a lawful use of deadly force, but since the No True Bill was returned to …
Read More »Chiefland Residents Take Shelter in Elementary School Cafeteria
Chiefland Elementary opens its doors for anyone seeking shelter from the storm.
Read More »Kanapaha Spring Garden Festival Flourishes Over the Weekend
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens hosted the 24th annual Spring Garden Festival over the weekend. The festival flourished with thousands of attendees including, families, horticulturalists and garden appreciators who enjoyed the first days of the spring at the garden.
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