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From mail-in-ballots to socially distant polls, people who have never voted in a presidential election are experiencing this process in a way that they might not have expected.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Approved A Salary Increase For County Manager And County Attorney
The Alachua County Commission held a virtual meeting Tuesday approving an increase in salary for both the county manager and county attorney.
Read More »Library Districts Forced To Adapt During COVID-19
Although the pandemic has placed challenges on the operations of local libraries, library districts have adapted to continue providing services in a safe way.
Read More »Increased Demand In Florida For Concealed Weapons Carry Licenses During The Pandemic
Businesses and government officials are noticing an increase in demand for guns and a concealed weapons carry license due to the pandemic.
Read More »Police Departments Adapt To New COVID-19 Precautions
Local police departments are using new technologies to stay safe from the coronavirus.
Read More »GRACE Marketplace’s Request For One-Time Additional Funding Approved By County Commission
The money is for case management work needed to wrap up the closure of Dignity Village.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Discusses COVID-19 Emergency Orders
The Alachua County Commission discussed on Tuesday updates on COVID-19 and on the county Emergency Order.
Read More »Gainesville Daycares Face Obstacles As COVID-19 Continues
Daycare owners have been forced to adapt to constantly evolving pandemic conditions.
Read More »Local Nonprofits Provide Relief During COVID-19
Three nonprofits discuss how their operations have changed.
Read More »Uber Tightens Mask Requirements
Uber says any rider reported for not wearing a mask will be required to take a selfie with a mask on before requesting their next ride using Uber’s mask verification.
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