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Read More »Shands reveals plans for new Gainesville emergency room
The University of Florida and Shands plan on opening a 24-hour emergency facility in northwest Gainesville next year. This $10 million facility will allow locals to have access to quicker care in their area.
Read More »Ocala and Gainesville sandbag locations open
Due potential flooding from Tropical Storm Debby the City of Gainesville the Public Works Department is offering sandbags to city residents at the 405 Northwest 39th Avenue facility. The pre-made sandbags are available today until 6 p.m. and will continue Wednesday at 7 a.m. Sandbagging operations also continue today at …
Read More »Ocala flooding update
OCALA, Fla. (June 26, 2012) – A number of city streets remained closed this morning, but crews will continue to evaluate them throughout the day. As of 8 a.m. this morning, the following streets were closed: NE 39th Avenue, north of Bonnie Heath Boulevard. Heritage Hills: NE 4th Street at …
Read More »President Obama proposes major immigration changes
Earlier today the Secretary of Homeland Security and the President announced that they will stop deporting the children of undocumented immigrants and begin giving work permits to younger people who came to the U.S. as children. This decision will affect as many as 800,000 immigrants, and allow them to apply for work authorization without the …
Read More »Winner of “Positive Music Award” performs tonight in Gainesville
When life gets serious, make music. This is the message that Greg Tamblyn is bringing with him to Gainesville tonight when he performs at 7:30 p.m. at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Avenue. The comedic musician has been writing and performing positively inspired songs for more than 20 years all over …
Read More »SFC uses volunteers to search for kidnapping victim’s phone and backpack
Santa Fe College Police today planned to lead student and community volunteers in canvassing the area where an 18-year-old Santa Fe College student was kidnapped on Thursday. The volunteers were specifically looking for the victim’s backpack and cell phone that were dropped in the parking lot of 300 NW 83rd …
Read More »New Alachua County elementary school begins construction
School district officials say construction on Alachua County’s newest elementary school is setting standards higher. It will open in time for fall of 20-12 and will relieve overpopulated school zones on the western side of Gainesville. Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools Jackie Johnson says this building will …
Read More »Soldier’s escort procession today
The following statement is from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office: Members of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office will escort the body of Private Lamarol Tucker from the Gainesville Regional Airport to Chestnut Funeral Home today. Private Tucker, of Gainesville, was killed in the line of duty while serving in Afghanistan …
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