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Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park has seen a decrease in visitors since its most popular attraction, the sinkhole, has been under construction. However, Gainesville locals continue to enjoy the park through other outdoor activities and classes.

Alachua County and Gainesville City commissioners voted 9-2 Monday to begin restructuring the local agency responsible for community redevelopment.

Strong Roots Movements opened three new garden beds at the CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services' youth shelter.

Santa Fe College is planning to expand Blount Hall, a move that will also improve the current Center for Innovation and Economic Development. Santa Fe College President Jackson Sasser said this expansion could benefit small businesses all across Gainesville.

The Florida Department of Health statistics have shown that Alachua County's suicide crude death rate from ages 12 to 25 soared from four to 12.2 in the last year alone. Comparatively, the state’s rate is 10.2.

With less than two months to go before the November election, two speakers from the Gainesville community took part in discussing the GRU Authority referendum.

A University of Florida class project is playing a part in helping an east-side Gainesville community decide how it might best improve the  Cabot-Koppers property.

The #MeToo and #TimesUp hashtags have brought sexual harassment and violence stories to the forefront of the news. For the Gainesville community, the PACE Center for Girls Alachua offers support to local girls who suffer from various underlying issues that lead to academic decline, one of which is sexual abuse.