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Increases in water-damage claims --- primarily in South Florida --- will likely reverse years of downsizing by the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance, board members were advised Wednesday as they approved a hike in the corporation's operating budget.
Read More »‘Wow, This Is Weird’: Gainesville Residents Express Postal Service Frustrations
Some Gainesville residents are expressing concerns over what they say has been poor postal service, noting delayed and mis-delivered mail, damaged packages, and inaccurate tracking information. Louann Sanchez, a northeast Gainesville resident, said she recently received her water filters from Amazon.com 65 days after the expected delivery date. The package’s tracking …
Read More »Voters To Flip Switch On Utility-Backed Solar Amendment
Backers tout Amendment 1 on the November ballot as a consumer protection measure, but critics and editorial boards malign the effort as an attempt to hinder the development of alternative fuels.
Read More »Deputy Willcox To Be Suspended For Death Of K9 Partner
Alachua County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tommy Willcox will serve six days of unpaid suspension following an internal investigation into the heat-related death of his K9 partner, Robbie.
Read More »Investigation Into Alachua County Deputy’s DUI Completed
Hamza Amer lost his state vehicle privileges.
Read More »Gator Alumna Abby Wambach: I Abused Alcohol, Prescription Drugs for Years
Abby Wambach says she abused alcohol and prescription drugs for years until her arrest for driving under the influence in April. “I was stubborn and I was in denial,” soccer’s most prolific international goal scorer told The Associated Press in a phone interview. “I didn’t want to face the truth.” …
Read More »Here’s How the First Week Went For GPD’s Gator Gameday Detour
People should find alternate routes.
Read More »Putnam County Child In Critical Condition After Dog Attack
At the time of the release, he was in surgery and listed in critical condition.
Read More »Gainesville Citizens Pull Man Out Of Burning Car
Man pulled from burning car following crash Thursday night.
Read More »Suicidal Man Shot by Florida Sheriff’s Deputy
Sheriff’s officials in Florida say a deputy fatally shot a suicidal man who refused to follow orders during a brief confrontation in a backyard near Orlando. The shooting happened Wednesday night after deputies stopped a man for driving recklessly. Orange County Sheriff’s spokesman Jeff Williamson said in a news release …
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