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The city expects to debut them in July.
Read More »Multiyear Effort To Turn Gainesville Into A ‘Smart City’ To Progress With Smart Bench Pilot Project
Gainesville Formation Clinic’s Weekend Agenda Featured Flying, Reconnecting, And Learning
The roar of planes over Gainesville’s airspace that may have startled some this weekend was that of North American Trainer Association members flying in their vintage World War II-era planes.
Read More »Recovering From COVID-19, New Florida Spending Plan Includes Estimated $2 Billion Increase In Tax Revenue
As they piece together a new spending plan, state lawmakers can anticipate $2 billion more in tax revenue than previously forecast, months after facing the prospects of a major budget shortfall.
Read More »Two Women Aim To End Medical Desert In West Ocala With Newly Established Medical Center
The Estella Byrd Wellness Center is a grandmother’s dream, a husband’s dying wish and the persistence of two women determined to bring accessible healthcare to the West Ocala community.
Read More »Florida Budget Discussion Begins With House, Senate Plans About $2B Apart
While the state expects a $10 billion lift from federal coronavirus relief funds, how to use that money remains under debate.
Read More »Alachua County Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions For Those Who Have Been Vaccinated
Alachua County updated its emergency order to allow fully vaccinated people to visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing.
Read More »University Of Florida Holds First Virtual Match Day Ceremony For 2021 College Of Medicine Class
The University of Florida held their first virtual Match Day ceremony for the College of Medicine’s class of 2021 on Friday. Match Day is known to be one of the most important days for medical students around the country. During the ceremony, 142 UF College of Medicine students discovered where they will complete their residency training.
Read More »The Lede || Change Persists (Season III – VIII)
In this episode of The Lede, we take a look at the new federal emergency aid application from UF, the cancellation of summer study abroad programs and the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of the two UF students who died following accidents on University Avenue.
Read More »UF Removes McCarty Woods From Development Plans, But Activists Push On
McCarty Woods is saved from UF's development plans, but this isn't enough for local activists.
Read More »Alachua County Emergency Rental Fund Open And Accepting Applications
Alachua County launched a rental relief program on Monday and is now accepting applications until Sept. 30.
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