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A deserted and vandalized building a few blocks north of Gainesville High School could soon undergo a commercial remodeling
Read More »Abandoned NW 13th Street Building Slated For Remodel
Sheriff: Suspect Fatally Shot Two Gilchrist Deputies In Chinese Restaurant
Sgt. Noel Ramirez and deputy Taylor Lindsey died from gunshot wounds after the suspect shot them while eating lunch through the restaurant window at approximately 3 p.m.
Read More »Take Stock In Children Scholarship Program Accepts A Record Amount Of Students
Each scholarship costs $4,000, which is then matched by the state.
Read More »Dozens of New Voters Register Ahead Of Gainesville’s District 1 Runoff
Tyra Edwards claimed six percent of the votes in March, forcing a runoff between Goston (45 percent) and Simmons (49 percent).
Read More »With City A Dozen Short Of Its Goal, Deadline Extended For Waldo Charter School Signups
Wednesday's deadline to sign up students for a possible charter school in Waldo is being extended at least a week.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners Put Off Decision About Renewing Jail Contract With Sheriff’s Office
The commissioners agreed to hold off on deciding until the deadline approaches and they are more informed on what the budget looks like.
Read More »New Agricultural Program Seeks To Benefit People With Disabilities
Local non-profits 10 CAN, Inc. and GROW-HUB are partnering together to benefit veterans and people with disabilities with a new agri-therapy program that will include workshops and employment opportunities. An open house will be hosted this Saturday, April 21, at GROW-HUB.
Read More »Untold Florida: Why U.S. 441 Across Paynes Prairie Is Still Just One Lane
As rainy season is fast approaching, the two outside lanes on 441 beside Paynes Prairie will remain closed until sustained dry weather arrives.
Read More »Term Limits For Florida School Board Members Might Appear On The 2018 Ballot
Members of Florida county school boards may soon find themselves faced with a two-term limit as a proposed constitutional amendment makes it’s way through the Florida Constitution Review Commission this week to be voted on for placement on the November ballot.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners, School District Diverge On Fairgrounds-As-Hurricane-Shelter Plan
The new Alachua County fairgrounds could alleviate some of the pressure that's heaped on district schools when they must transform into emergency shelters, but only if the county can find the money to make it happen.
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