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Florida Rep. Randy Fine Says UCF Should Be Shuttered
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Brevard, suggested the University of Central Florida should be shut down over misused funds during a Higher Education Appropriation Subcommittee meeting today.
Read More »City Of Gainesville Begins Work To Solve Food Insecurity
People bounced around ideas Tuesday night at the Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch, all intended to solve one of Gainesville’s most pressing problems — its widespread lack of food security.
Read More »Florida Lawmakers File Anti-Gun Violence Legislation
Bold-lettered signs that read, “Stand up to the NRA”, “No NRA Money” and “Disarm Hate” floated above a crowd of Democratic legislators on the capitol’s fourth-floor rotunda on Tuesday. In a gun violence prevention press conference, freshman legislators unveiled proposed gun legislation for the upcoming session. It was organized in …
Read More »City, County Commissioners Agree To Change Gainesville’s Community Redevelopment Agency Over A Decade
Alachua County and Gainesville City commissioners voted 9-2 Monday to begin restructuring the local agency responsible for community redevelopment.
Read More »Alachua County Approves 35 Additional Feet For Florence Landfill
Alachua County recently approved to let a landfill in southeast Gainesville to grow as high as 195 feet.
Read More »Report: Get Used To GRU Rate Increases
A financial report for Gainesville Regional Utilities suggests rate increases will be the norm, rather than the exception.
Read More »Volume Down: City Commission Votes Against Unlimited Noise Permits After Quality Of Life Complaints
A proposed ordinance came before the Gainesville City Commission on Thursday that would eliminate the limit on permits for entertainment for small businesses that might be causing loud noise until two in the morning.
Read More »Charities Use ALICE Report To Help Prevent Homelessness
A study conducted by eighteen states, the "ALICE" Report, is helping working individuals in Alachua County prevent homelessness.
Read More »He Was Just Appointed To The South Florida Water District, But Who Is “Alligator Ron?”
A glimpse into the life of Ron Bergeron, the newest board member of South Florida Water Management District.
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