PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday extended early in-person voting by up to two days for next month’s midterm elections in three largely Republican counties in southwest Florida ravaged by Hurricane Ian. DeSantis also allowed officials there to open “super” voting centers, made it easier to request …
Read More »New documentary highlights lack of accessibility for deaf and disabled people in north central Florida justice system
While her experiences unfolded within north central Florida justice systems and Lowell prison, the filmmakers say this is a nationwide issue.
Read More »Gainesville Completes Renovations On A. Quinn Jones Museum
After two years, the plan to renovate the A. Quinn Jones Museum is complete. This week, Project Manager Peter McNiece announced the end of the construction. Wild Spaces and Public Places funded the $300,000 project. Construction took six months to complete. “The particular problem we had with the A.Quinn Jones …
Read More »Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilites Act
This week, the Disability Resource Center and the Office of ADA Compliance at the University of Florida virtually celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Read More »‘Micromobility Devices’ — Also Known As Scooters — Could Come To Gainesville In 2020 Under City Regulation
In the coming year, a new type of dockless, battery-powered scooter that the city is calling a micromobility device is on its way.
Read More »How Coon Hollo In Micanopy Came To Embrace Florida’s Agritourism Trend
If you want to have a son, don’t drink the water at Coon Hollo. At least, that’s what Laurie Berry says. She’s the oldest of three daughters in the Williams family and part of five generations of Williams that have lived and worked on Coon Hollo farm since the early …
Read More »Alachua County Commission To Decide How To Handle Lawsuit Over ADA Compliance
In his Alachua County lawsuit filed last month, Gil — who lives in South Florida — claims information on the county's website can't be read by his screen reader.
Read More »Levy County To Adapt Documents For Visually Impaired Individuals
Levy County will soon adjust its website and online documents to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act's standards for visually impaired website visitors.
Read More »Melrose City Park New Restroom Causes Confusion After Installation Of Access Walkways, Residents Frustrated
Visitors to Melrose Heritage Park can enjoy a day in the enclosure of the gazebo or among the shade of several massive oak trees, while children run around the central fountain and through the playground. They can also shop at a”Multi-Market” farmer’s market, which occurs periodically with vendors selling crafts, art, …
Read More »Matheson History Museum To Unveil New Archive Building
The Matheson History Museum has a new building for its archives and will be hosting a fundraiser and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the building on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
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