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The trial will continue throughout this week and into next week as more witnesses and Susan Reuschel are expected to testify.
Read More »Trial Begins For Gainesville Man Accused Of Trying To Kill His Wife
DeSantis’ Key Proposals Face Early Obstacles In Capitol
Ambitious proposals by Gov. Ron DeSantis to raise minimum teacher salaries and require employers to verify the lawful immigration status for workers collided Tuesday with early concerns from Florida’s lawmakers.
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 »One Person Killed In Fiery Sunday Morning Gainesville Tanker Truck Crash
Sgt. John Mazzuca of the Gainesville Police Department said there was one fatality, though the person's identity has not yet been released.
Read More »DeSantis Backs Letting College Athletes Cash In
DeSantis told reporters he supports the direction of bills filed for the 2020 legislative session that propose what he said is needed reform for college athletes.
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 »“It’s A Big Overreach Of Government”: Reactions To Newberry’s Decision To Opt Out Of County Tobacco Ordinance
On Monday, the Newberry City Commission voted unanimously to opt out of the Alachua County ordinance prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21.
Read More »South Main Street Reconstruction Earns Praise and Causes Concerns in Gainesville
While no known accident has yet been caused by an awkward U-turn, eight car crashes have been reported within 100 feet of Main and Southwest 16th streets since January, according to traffic crash reports provided by Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Read More »Newberry Opts Out Of Alachua County’s Tobacco Ordinance
The county ordinance will go into effect throughout the rest of Alachua County on Oct. 22.
Read More »Former Cop Opens Hemp Shop In Chiefland
For many deputies, it may take a lot more work to determine what’s legal and what’s not, given that many hemp products look and smell like marijuana, said Scott Tummond, the public information officer for the Levy County Sheriff’s Office.
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