Waldo City Manager Kim Worley announced during a city council meeting Tuesday that she will hold a crime watch training in January with the ACSO as a result of a high number of burglary reports this Fall.
Read More »Judge Refuses To Extend Recount Deadline
A federal judge Thursday turned down a request by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to extend recount deadlines in last week’s elections.
Read More »Supreme Court Weighs Dog Racing Amendment
The Florida Supreme Court will decide if a proposed amendment on dog racing will appear on the ballot in November.
Read More »“Dangerous Building” Backlog Is Too Much For Gainesville’s Annual City Budget
The city of Gainesville has nearly 100 properties on it's Dangerous Building list, but only $27,000 a year to deal with the decrepit homes and buildings.
Read More »High Court: Online Shoppers Can Be Forced To Pay Sales Tax
The Supreme Court says states can force online shoppers to pay sales tax.
Read More »40 Florida Ex-Felons Get Civil Rights Restored At Clemency Board Meeting
Florida's Executive Clemency Board resumed restoration of civil rights hearings Thursday despite an ongoing legal battle over the process.
Read More »REAL ID Act Increases Demand For Passports Nationwide
Since becoming certified, the courthouse in Gainesville has been averaging about 18 people a day coming in to apply for passports.
Read More »NRA Grants To JROTC At Alachua County High Schools Sparks Discussion
High schools in Alachua County with JROTC programs are receiving attention for accepting grants from the NRA.
Read More »Dual Enrollment Gains Popularity Among Gainesville High School Students
The city’s programs, found at Santa Fe College and the University of Florida, are a facet of an increasing trend in Florida.
Read More »Putnam Sheriff’s Office Arrests 14 In Child Sex Sting
Putnam County Sheriffs Office arrests fourteen men in "Operation Be Mine."
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