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The Gainesville Police Advisory Council elected a new chair and vice chair Wednesday night while also expressing concerns about its power to influence policing.
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Gainesville’s Graffiti Abatement Programs Appear To Be Working
The city of Gainesville launched graffiti reduction programs a decade ago that appear to have succeeded, along a rise in legal street art.
Read More »Ocala Proposes Amendment To City Ordinance Following Decision In Homelessness Lawsuit
The homeless population of Ocala was awarded a huge victory earlier this month after a decision was made in a 2019 lawsuit against the city of Ocala.
Read More »Branford Bans Online Gambling Establishments
The North Florida town of Branford passed an ordinance against online gambling through a unanimous vote.
Read More »Marion County Prohibits Use of Gambling Machines at Internet Cafés
The Marion County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to prohibit the use of simulated gambling devices for commercial purposes. The county sheriff’s office recommended the action because of what it said was an increase in violent crimes because of simulated gambling devices at internet cafés. According to the ordinance, simulated gambling …
Read More »Florida Hit-And-Run Fatalities Jumped 18% From 2019 To 2020
Gainesville was not alone in experiencing hit-and-run fatalities in 2020.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 23, 2020: Coronavirus And Beyond: These Were 25 Of The Top Stories Of 2020
As the year comes to a close, here's a look back at the stories that stayed in the headlines.
Read More »Biden Wins Presidency, According To AP, Edging Trump In Turbulent Race
With Pennsylvania in Joe Biden's column, the former vice president gains the 270 electoral votes needed to be elected.
Read More »Federal And State Law Enforcement Seek To Reduce Gun Crime In Alachua County Through Gainesville’s Gun Violence Initiative
Gainesville’s initiative, established in April 2019, brought in the federal government to create a partnership between local, state and federal law enforcement to reduce gun violence in the area.
Read More »R.J. Larizza Re-Elected As State Attorney In Florida’s 7th Judicial Circuit
The circuit covers Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
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