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If you’ve driven in downtown Gainesville recently, you may have noticed parking changes. Workers and customers have mixed reviews about the new paid parking system.
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Grace Marketplace provides a home in a chilling time of need
As the weather gets colder, homeless people need shelter. Andrew Louthan and Jason Cook are two people in need of a place to stay. Louthan is a 58-year-old veteran who has been homeless for three decades. Cook, a Gainesville local, found himself homeless three years ago. Both men found a …
Read More »Gainesville City Commission intends to reduce speed limit to 30 mph
The Gainesville City Commission voted to set the speed limit to 30 mph on city roads and to 20 mph on neighborhood streets in a meeting Thursday. The discussion followed calls to action by groups across Gainesville following the death of a former University of Florida student. Sabrina Marie Obando …
Read More »Gainesville voters prepare for special election
The special election for the Gainesville City Commission at-large Seat B is less than a week away. Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim A. Barton is optimistic about turnout.
Read More »Orlando International Airport stands to earn $233 million dollars from the bipartisan infrastructure deal
MCO stands to earn the most of any airport in Florida from the one trillion dollar Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. Florida’s busiest airport will receive $47 million dollars each year, for the next five years, under the new law that passed in November.
Read More »One year since a fatal hit-and-run on University Avenue, Gainesville remembers Maggie Paxton
Thursday marked one year since Maggie Paxton, an 18-year-old UF student, was killed in a hit-and-run accident on University Avenue.
Read More »Gainesville and FDOT are moving forward with building a road to try to decrease I-75 congestion
The city is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation on a project that includes the construction of a road that would parallel I-75 and run from Southwest 62nd Boulevard to Clark Butler Boulevard. The project also includes repairs to 62nd Boulevard and the construction of a 300-foot bridge over Hogtown Creek.
Read More »The Lede || Season IV Episode X: New additions and old traditions
In this episode of The Lede, we take a look at UF’s celebration of Hanukkah, the latest in college football hires and the continuation of a long-standing Christmas tradition.
Read More »UF Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah
The first night of the eight-night celebration of Hanukkah began Sunday. Jewish organization Chabad UF hosted a menorah-lighting event Monday night to commemorate the start of the holiday.
Read More »Local firm assists with Alachua and Tri-County US Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign
The Mortgage Firm is starting a new tradition for the holidays. It’s now a part of the Alachua and Tri-County US Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign. This program is dedicated to spreading Christmas cheer to kids.
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