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Marion County Public Schools is facing a bus driver shortage. The district held its second “Bus Blitz” event Tuesday to encourage applicants for the available bus driver positions. The shortage comes from retiring drivers and a lack of personnel to cover drivers who get sick. The pandemic has worsened the …

The Florida Department of Education is returning $194,720 to the county. The repayment comes after the department docked the district in September for defying a state ban on classroom mask mandates.

Virtual reality might become a new training tactic that police officers can use.

Despite the pandemic getting in the way, this program has successfully increased their confidence and community with their classmates and families.

Alachua County and City of Gainesville commissioners held a joint meeting on Monday regarding the next taxation period and funding of Wild Space Public Places and Infrastructure.

This year, Gibbs Christmas Tree Farm Fraser firs are ranging from $50 to $160, depending on their size. Gibbs Christmas Tree Farm had to raise its sale prices because the price of trees increased from last year.

Alachua County Public Schools issued an announcement Thursday lifting its mask mandate in response to legislation passed during the state's special legislative session.

The City of Gainesville took the first steps toward making the Midtown parking garage open to the public. At a Thursday afternoon meeting, Commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos said parking at Midtown was a top priority identified through the city's annual neighbor survey.

The races for two Ocala City Council seats reelected an incumbent and brought a newcomer into the city on Tuesday.