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A plan to shut down up to four Florida state prisons is drawing concern from officials in rural areas, where some rely on correctional facilities for jobs.
Read More »Rural Leaders Worry About ‘Devastating’ Prison Closures
Gainesville City Commissioners, Consultants Work To Add Racial Equity In Comprehensive Plan Update
The Gainesville City Commission is seeking to cement racial equity considerations into city planning rules in a way it has never done before.
Read More »Groups Rally In Orlando As Anti-Riot Bill ‘HB 1’ Passes Florida House
As House Bill 1 “Combating Public Disorder” passed the Florida House of Representatives Friday, activist groups rallied in Orlando to protest the legislation.
Read More »Gainesville Community Marches Against Racism, Mourns Loss Of Atlanta Shooting Victims
On a warm and sunny Saturday evening, hundreds walked from Bo Diddley Plaza to Depot Park to march against racism and anti-Asian violence after six Asian American women were killed in Atlanta on March 16.
Read More »‘What They Would Have Been’: Asian Students React To Anti-Asian Racism
In interviews over the past two weeks, students in the community described how they felt about the recent events.
Read More »Senate Ditches Controversial Toll Road Plan
The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a proposal to scale back a controversial toll-road plan that was a priority of a former Senate president.
Read More »The Repurpose Project Launches Campaign To Expand
After 10 years of operation in Gainesville, The Repurpose Project is looking to expand to a second location to accommodate its growth.
Read More »Alachua County Officials Explore Repurposing Former High Springs Church For New Community Resource Center
A new community outreach and resource center may be on the horizon for residents of northwestern Alachua County.
Read More »Gainesville Police Advisory Council Looking To Enact Change Despite Restrictions
The council’s second meeting is Wednesday.
Read More »Officials And Supporters Discuss Vision For Springs County’s Future
Many questions about the proposed county, including its viability, remain unanswered.
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