The state’s closed primary system means only those registered as either Democrats or Republicans can vote for someone to be their political party’s nominee.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Concerned About ‘Lack Of Good Information’ Over Proposed Phosphate Mine
Alachua County Commissioner Robert Hutchinson said he hopes the information they've compiled so far will sway the process.
Read More »The Battle of Bone Valley: Part I, The Case Tolling Florida’s Smallest County
A multi-family phosphate mining company is suing Union County for $298.75 million because of the county’s recent land-use limitations.
Read More »How 7 Miles Divided A Small Florida Town
Some residents called it the truck route. Others preferred to call it what they felt it really was: a detour. But no matter the name, the roar of traffic through downtown was gone.
Read More »Despite Increase In Online Job Search Platforms, Organizers Say Job Fairs Still Prove Value in North Central Florida
Optimistic attitudes filled up a tiny space from both job recruiters and job seekers. Some dressed in business casual others in more casual clothing waiting to be called in into the event.
Read More »Bradford County Approves Titanium Mining On 800-Plus Acres Of Land
The Chemours Company proposed a special permit in September to mine on 886 acres of land.
Read More »Newberry Welcomes Hemp Growing Opportunities With Informational Workshop
The Hemp Industries Association of Florida brought its educational workshop to the Newberry Municipal Building Tuesday. Industrial hemp may become a staple crop in Newberry in the coming years.
Read More »$178M Truck Route Will Attempt To Relieve Congestion In Starke. It’s Likely To Change The City One Way Or Another
To address the longstanding traffic problems in Starke, the Florida Department of Transportation is building a 7.3 mile, four-lane bypass between County Roads 227 and 233 on the city’s west side.
Read More »Young Leaders for Wild Florida Fight Against Proposed Phosphate Mines
A group of young people spoke in front of the Alachua County Commission on Tuesday in order to fight in opposition to a proposed phosphate mine in southeastern Union County and in western Bradford County. HPS Enterprises is the company behind the HPS II phosphate mining project. It is made …
Read More »Animal Services’ Promotes ‘Sweet 16’ Tournament As Creative Adoption Incentive For Clay County
The Clay County Animal Services (CCAS) created a championship to give deserving dogs a home. Sixteen dogs were chosen for the adoption tournament modeled after March Madness.
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