Gigi Simmons is a lifelong resident of the Porters community in east Gainesville, and as of May 17, she is the newest city commissioner to represent District 1 on the commission. Representing an area of Gainesville with some of the highest levels of poverty, Simmons began her tenure as commissioner …
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The Santa Fe College Center for Innovation and Economic Development will expand with new development plans.
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Several tomatoes, a selection of onions, add some green peppers, plus $950 and a van — that is the recipe Jack Maas and Dean Wiesjahn used to start their dream of a micro-local produce company, Rainbow Produce. Now, after 30 years of growth, their business supports a cycle of other …
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The University of Florida offers hurricane displaced students from Puerto Rico to take select courses through its online program.
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Guest speakers from all over the country — including Vera Bradley's Barbara Bradley Baekgaard — gave presentations Thursday at the University of Florida's Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative on how they broke into their fields and offered advice for young entrepreneurs.
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The 12th best hospitality program in the nation resides right here in Gainesville. Its director, Billie DeNunzio, has devoted her time and energy to ensure that Eastside High School's Culinary Arts Academy continues to grow.
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Gainesville resident Adrian Hayes-Santos, a candidate for the city's District 4 commission seat, looks to improve after-school programs for children and Internet costs and install five-tier system for utility rates.
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Gainesville Mayor Ed Braddy is seeking re-election in the upcoming city election on March 15. First elected in 2013, Braddy also served as city commissioner from 2002 – 2008. He sat down with WUFT News to discuss some of the issues affecting Gainesville.
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Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet approved Tuesday a proposal to buy former Gainesville Correctional Institution for nearly $1.4 million. The prison will be converted into a homeless shelter and the Morningside Nature Center will be expanded.
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