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The recent repeal of the Cuban immigration policy "wet foot, dry foot" brings unease and discomfort to some Gainesville Cubans.
Read More »Gainesville Cubans Feel Cuba Isn’t Ready For “Wet Foot, Dry Foot” Repeal
Gainesville Group Plans Protest For Trump Inauguration
An anti-Trump protest, called the "Peoples Inauguration," is set to take place Friday at Gainesville City Hall at the same time as the inauguration ceremonies in Washington D.C.
Read More »UF Researchers Head To D.C. To Document Inauguration, March
A group of 17 University of Florida staff members and students are headed to Washington D.C. to document the inauguration of Donald Trump and the Women's March on Washington the following day.
Read More »Gainesville Chamber Looks To New Administration For Tax Reform
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in two days, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce officials are hoping for upcoming tax reforms that they hope will reduce taxes for local businesses and simplify the tax code.
Read More »Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham Reinstated
The Ocala City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to reinstate Police Chief Greg Graham, who had been placed on paid leave after accusations of sexual harassment, hostile treatment, retaliation and discrimination from three officers in September 2016.
Read More »Health Care Regulation Debate Getting Refueled
Florida lawmakers could be preparing for a renewed debate about easing regulations in the state's health-care industry.
Read More »Sabal Trail Pipeline Protesters Released After Day In Jail
Protesters and members of Sacred Water Camp were released from the Suwannee County Jail Tuesday following their arrests on Monday. They had been charged with misdemeanor trespassing at the Sabal Trail Pipeline construction site.
Read More »Health Officials Begin Medical Marijuana Rules Process
Today, the Florida Department of Health published the proposed rules-making process that will expand those eligible to receive medical marijuana and announced that public hearings will be held in five cities in February.
Read More »Ocala Police Chief’s Investigation Recommends Full Reinstatement
An independent legal counsel has determined that there is not enough evidence to conclude Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham sexually harassed two female officers and racially discriminated against a black male officer.
Read More »Fla. Chamber Supports Scott’s $85M Incentive Proposal
The Florida Chamber of Commerce offered support Thursday for Gov. Rick Scott's proposal to set aside $85 million for incentives next year.
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