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This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: State House District 10
Matheson Museum Declines To Accept ‘Old Joe’ Confederate Statue
"It's done," said Peggy Macdonald, the museum's director.
Read More »Florida’s 67 Supervisors of Elections To Get Pay Raises
Florida's 67 election supervisors are getting a raise thanks to Sentate Bill 0514, which goes into effect this weekend.
Read More »General Policy Committee Discusses Possible Wage Differences For City Employees
Gainesville's city commissioners agree to keep talking about living wage for all city employees, before the end of the year.
Read More »Gainesville Pension Review Committee Keeps Current Advisors
The Gainesville Pension Review Committee decided to keep their current advisors in their meeting on Sept 29. The committee is responsible for advising the city on where to make good investments in order to generate money for the city’s pension fund. It met to discuss whether to stay with Brown …
Read More »President Obama Approves Disaster Declaration For Florida
The president has signed Florida Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to the areas affected by Hurricane Hermine, the White House reported. Federal funding will be available for residents and business owners in the counties of Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, Hillsborough, Leon, Levy, Pasco, and Pinellas. They can apply for “grants …
Read More »Fla.’s Death Penalty On Hold As Court Looks For Answers
Executions are on hold, judges across the state are postponing death penalty cases, and defense lawyers are seeking additional reviews.
Read More »Clinton, Trump To Return To Fla. After Debate
After tonight's ballyhooed presidential debate, Trump and Clinton will quickly try to grab momentum in the Sunshine State.
Read More »Where To Watch Tonight’s Presidential Debate
Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will debate today starting at 9 p.m. at Hofstra University in New York.
Read More »Grievances Prompt Ocala Police Chief To Request Paid Leave
A north Florida police chief is requesting to be placed on paid administrative leave during an investigation of allegations brought by three officers that include accusations of sexual harassment and hostile treatment. The Ocala Star-Banner is reporting that Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham’s attorney sent a letter to Mayor Kent Guinn …
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