Braddy and his colleagues talk about what's been done in the first 100 days, and what may be to come for Gainesville under Braddy's direction.
Read More »UF Dream Defenders Hold Rally for Trayvon Martin in Gainesville
Rep. Clovis Watson Jr., of District 20, was one of the speakers at Saturday’s rally. During his speech, Watson announced his support for a repeal of the "stand your ground" law.
Read More »Despite Governor’s Rejection, Dream Defenders Say Their Tallahassee Sit-In Is Not Going Anywhere
UF Dream Defenders will stay at the Capital until their demands for a repeal of Florida's "stand your ground" law are met, even though Gov. Rick Scott's refused to call a special session.
Read More »After Holder’s Speech, “Stand Your Ground” Laws Are Again In The Spotlight
Although Attorney General Eric Holder is taking a stand against "stand your ground" law, other lawmakers, including Rep. Dennis Baxley, believe it is an important law and should remain unchanged.
Read More »Why the Location for the Ocala Homeless Site Is Still Undecided
Organizers of Open Arms Village are looking for the ideal spot for a tent city to provide homes for the homeless in Ocala and Marion County. Those in western Ocala aren't happy about the first potential site option.
Read More »Betty Baker Gets $30,000-Plus Pay Bump for Alachua County Manager Job
Her hiring gives the board more time to find a permanent candidate. She is scheduled to retire Nov. 30, 2014. Her commencement is set for July 22.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Ends Talks with Third Candidate for County Manager; Taps Deputy Manager
The Alachua County Commission voted Tuesday to end discussions with the third candidate they offered the county manager position, and to extend an offer to the deputy manager currently serving the county.
Read More »A Tour of Gainesville’s Prison-Turned-Homeless Shelter
This prison is in the backyard of a small correctional institute. This is where the city of Gainesville's Commissioners plan to turn a shambled former prison into a functioning homeless community.
Read More »Alachua County Manager Position Offered to Next Candidate
The Alachua County Commission has chosen to offer the position of Alachua County Manager to Randy Oliver, current CEO of Oliver and Associates in Pensacola.
Read More »Second Candidate Withdraws from County Manager Search
Stockton Whitten from Brevard County sent an email to Alachua County Commissioners Monday saying he had chosen to stay in his current job there as deputy county manager.
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