For Rob Long, one rubber duck means the world. As he left work, he found it sitting on his Jeep, Kimberly Long, his wife, said. From there he left to meet Long, and together, they drove to Newberry to put their rescue pit bull to sleep. Even after he traded …
Read More »Gainesville Housing Authority seeks city partnership for affordable housing amid concerns of exclusivity
Gainesville took another step toward its bid to solve the affordable housing crisis with the City Commission voting to support creating a partnership with the local housing authority.
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In Florida's effort to better protect school campuses, students themselves are being more closely policed.
Read More »Florida Not One More holds a pedestrian safety roundtable
Gainesville city officials, concerned citizens and University of Florida students all gathered around tables in one room to discuss the reality of pedestrian safety on and around UF’s campus and the wider Alachua County area.
Read More »Gainesville City Leaders Make A Push To Help Black Families Hold Onto Their Property
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, heirs’ property is “the leading cause of Black involuntary land loss.” African Americans, who once owned 15 million acres, lost up to 90 % of their land from 1910-2007.
Read More »Heavy Rain Is Flooding Wildlife Trails In Alachua County
After Hurricane Elsa in July, Alachua County Preserves faced flood damage including uprooted trees and debris on some trails.
Read More »AARP Foundation Seeking Volunteers in Gainesville To Help Local Taxpayers
The AARP Foundation in Gainesville is seeking volunteers to help local taxpayers.
Read More »Falling Immunization Numbers Due To The Pandemic Could Threaten Children’s School Year
State law requires that all children receive immunizations that protect against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and other diseases to attend childcare centers or schools.
Read More »FDEO and Enterprise Florida Inc. Award Over $30 Million In Grants To Small And Rural Florida Communities
Here's how the majority of the funding breaks down in our coverage area.
Read More »Critical Section Of Northeast 100th Avenue Washed Out By Tropical Storm Elsa
After Tropical Storm Elsa reached Gainesville on July 7, the road paving way over the creek located at NE 100th Avenue collapsed, leaving residents waterlocked. Alachua County spokesperson Mark Sexton said similar flooding issues have occurred in the Fairbanks area when heavier storms came through. But because this community resides …
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