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Ian Scott’s contributions to sports in Alachua County, both at a high school and collegiate level, stand above those of many others.He was Gainesville…

Marion County Commissioners unanimously approved a zoning change Tuesday to allow for the construction of a Buc-ee’s gas station in Ocala.

GAINESVLLE, Fla. – Two new traffic lights are up along the westbound lanes of University Avenue on Northwest 16th and 19th Streets.The lights are being…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two former Gainesville mayors died in the past week. James “Jim” Painter died Thursday from cancer at the age of 71, and Craig Lowe…

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The Gainesville City Commission currently has five of its six charter officer positions vacant. City Auditor Ginger Bigbie tendered her resignation earlier this month. Four of the city’s charter officer positions are currently held by interim staff, and when Bigbie leaves in January, just one charter officer position will be held by a non-interim.

The newly elected Alachua County commissioners promised to improve the county’s infrastructure and make affordable housing more accessible as they were officially sworn in at a ceremony Tuesday.

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Democrat Casey Willits was elected Gainesville City Commissioner for District 3 in southwest Gainesville on Tuesday night.

Marion CountyRepublican Kathy Bryant and write-in candidate Gina Capone, battled for the Marion County Commissioner District 2 seat. Bryant raised $78,290…