The Florida Department of Health will investigate business and county officials over violations in Florida's law banning vaccine passports.
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New election law adds new financial costs for some Florida counties, some smaller counties are reducing the number of ballot drop-off boxes, making voting less convenient.
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The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to offer the position of interim city manager after Lee Feldman resigned earlier this year.
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A new proposal for a 10-story apartment building could bring affordable housing to Gainesville. However, the plan is sparking mixed emotions. Some residents say the complex is not enough to benefit the low-income community.
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Florida’s citrus industry is forecast to have one of the lowest production years in decades as it continues to grapple with a devastating disease and other issues. In the first estimates for the 2021-2022 growing season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday forecast a nearly 11 percent drop in …
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Lauren Dostal grew up in Orlando going to traditional and educational events to learn about and embrace her Lakota Sioux heritage. Dostal takes pride in her cultural background and community but has struggled to meet other Indigenous people during her time in Gainesville. She has struggled to find groups for …
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Howland began his career at 24 as a public school teacher at Westwood Middle School and was inspired to continue working in public service.
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Ingle, a retired Uber driver, comes from the private sector workforce with a background in computer software and hardware engineering.
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Cynthia Chestnut became the first Black woman elected to the Gainesville City Commission in 1987. Now, after Commissioner Gail Johnson announced her resignation with three years left in her term, she's running again.
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The City of Gainesville will hold a special election to fill the vacancy of City Commissioner At-Large most recently held by Gail Johnson.
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