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One person has been confirmed dead, several injured victims were transferred to UF Health Shands Hospital.
Read More »I-75 Southbound Lanes Blocked Due To Fatal Crash Near Micanopy
Auto Club Predicts Record Travel Over July 4th Weekend
Estimates from Triple A suggest that more Americans will travel this Independence Day weekend than ever before.
Read More »25-Foot Wide Sinkhole Opens In Newberry
One lane of State Road 26 is closed in Newberry near the turn for SW 266th Street. An underground water pipe burst, causing erosion and triggering a sinkhole.
Read More »After Her Conviction, Will City Commissioners Rename The Corrine Brown Transit Facility?
Gainesville city commissioners could consider renaming the Corrine Brown Transit Facility, RTS' headquarters, after a jury last week found the former congresswoman guilty on multiple federal charges.
Read More »UF, Gainesville Announce Partnership To Test Self-Driving Vehicles
The city of Gainesville is teaming up with UF and FDOT to research, develop and test autonomous vehicles and human-operated vehicles synced to traffic signals on campus and city streets.
Read More »City Of Gainesville Extends Bike Sharing Program Contract
The contract extension will allow for the program to continue and expand to new locations.
Read More »Truck Platooning Coming This Summer One Year After Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of Governor Rick Scott approving HB 7027, a bill that loosened restrictions on automated vehicles in the state of Florida in an effort to increase testing of autonomous and connected vehicles.
Read More »Ultimate Towing’s Roam Towing Practices Attract Gainesville City Commission’s Attention
The roam towing practices of Ultimate Towing has been brought to the attention of Gainesville City Commissioners. The commission moved to discuss the issue further at a general policy meeting.
Read More »Newberry On The Road To Becoming Golf Cart Friendly
Mimicking the wildly popular Villages retirement community to the South, Newberry residents may soon be able to cruise about town in their open air, environmentally friendly golf carts.
Read More »Gainesville Initiative To Transform Midtown
Changes are coming to Midtown through the efforts of the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency. The goal is that by September, Midtown will be completely rebranded and people will have a safer, more enjoyable experience.
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