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A recent article on 247wallst.com found that Gainesville has the highest poverty rate – 30% – in Florida.
Read More »Gainesville Is The City Affected The Most By Poverty In Florida, Analysis Reports
New Pet Ordinance May Be Gainesville’s Next Step Against Dog Bites
Ward said the city uses Alachua County code that states a maximum of 10 dogs or cats for residents.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Makes Tweaks To Current Public Comment System
Gainesville City Commission took action to change the way the public can interact with elected leaders on Thursday at a general policy committee meeting.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Decides To Repeal Plastic Ban After Lawsuit Threat
Deliberation on the motion to appeal Alachua County's ban on Styrofoam carry-out containers and single-use plastic bags took less than 20 minutes.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Uncertain On City’s Quest To Build Its Own Internet Network
A telecommunications consultant hired by the Gainesville City Commission conducted a residential survey of 370 potential internet customers to gauge interest in a city-owned network.
Read More »Newberry Could Have A New Police Presence In 2020
The Newberry City Commission consolidated its options for a law enforcement contract Monday night. Now they must decide whether to renew with Alachua County Sheriff's Office or enter into a contract with High Springs Police Department.
Read More »Gainesville’s Cost For School Resource Officers To Increase
The Gainesville City Commission voted on Thursday to approve an agreement between the School Board of Alachua County and the Gainesville Police Department.
Read More »Neighboring Cities, Other Entities Weigh Partnering With Gainesville To Improve Internet
Gainesville’s bid to seek municipal partners for building a broadband network is getting mixed initial reviews.
Read More »RTS Fall Schedule to Accommodate Drivers, Customer Concerns
The Regional Transit System on Wednesday endorsed amendments to 22 bus routes for the fall as well as the addition of a new one originating in Haile Plantation.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Votes For Property Tax Increase To Take Effect In October 2019
In addition to the increase in property taxes, there was also a recent decision to increase utility electric rates.
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