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The suit aims to invalidate section one of the law, which allows the governor and his cabinet to overrule local reductions to law enforcement budgets.
Read More »Eight Florida cities join Gainesville in suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over ‘anti-riot’ law
High Springs Chamber of Commerce sees hope for future following the pandemic
The High Springs Chamber of Commerce connects with small business and creates community events that they hope will benefit the city's future.
Read More »UF staff and adjunct employees form new workers union
Staff and adjunct faculty at the University of Florida formed a new workers union.
Read More »Pleasant Street residents provide feedback on proposed affordable housing
Wednesday’s event is part of the community collaboration phase of the project, the second in the Information about this development can be found on the GCRA website, gcrahousing.com.
Read More »Veterans healthcare issues
A northeast Florida woman wants to make sure veterans get the help they need after serving their country. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are 1,583,697 veterans in Florida. The National Office was unavailable. The local VA was unable to comment today.
Read More »Here’s what you need to know about voting in Gainesville’s 2021 special election
Early voting for the City of Gainesville special election to fill the vacancy of City Commission At-Large, Seat B, begins this week. Whether you head to the polling locations during early voting or on election day, read this guide to help you prepare. Who are the candidates? You can read …
Read More »A 13-year-old in Putnam County is facing felony charges for repeating a rumor
In Florida's effort to better protect school campuses, students themselves are being more closely policed.
Read More »Gainesville inches closer to approving affordable housing plan
The City of Gainesville plans to discuss affordable housing in its jurisdiction. But not just yet. On Thursday, the city commission voted to hold a special meeting to discuss the affordable housing plan at a future date. The plan has been in development since 2018 and was finally submitted to …
Read More »Alachua County changes regulation that prevented Hawthorne family from replacing mold-infested home
Alachua County commissioners voted to change a regulation that prevented a Hawthorne family from replacing their severely mold-infested home, however, the family still faces hurdles in finalizing replacement.
Read More »UF makes national headlines over legal testimony
The University of Florida made national headlines this week after it denied the request for three professors to take side work as legal experts. The professors would have been hired to testify against Florida’s new election law. We outline the conflict.
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