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The Alachua County tax collector's office planned to send Airbnb a restructured contract in late April and await its response.
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Florida Votes 2016: Bradford County School Board District 2
Bradford County will elect a new District 2 school board member in the general election Nov. 8. This year, voters will choose between Charnelle Whittemore and Jim Peronto.
Read More »Follow-Up Audit Shows Hampton Still Has Work To Do
The city clerk said they are working to correct most of the remaining items, but it will take time with their limited staff members.
Read More »Sandbag Stations Open in Marion, Bradford for Tropical Storm Colin
Residents in Marion and Bradford counties can now pick up free sandbags in preparation for Tropical Storm Colin.
Read More »CDC Warns Swimmers To Take Precautions Before Jumping In
Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer swimming season for many throughout North Central Florida. The CDC warns swimmers to take their own precautions before jumping into the water.
Read More »City Of Hampton Works To Get Back On The Map
The city of Hampton is on the upswing after receiving a number of grants for various community projects. The recent grants follow the near dissolution of the Bradford County city about a year ago.
Read More »Bradford County Floods After The Ultimate Rain Shower
Bradford County residents are struggling to travel due to rain from tropical system Erika. Sandbags are not helping, and motorists have found themselves stuck in mud holes that seem impossible to escape.
Read More »Historical City Cafe In Palatka Reopens
Fields, a fifth generation resident of Putnam County, said that reopening City Cafe is his way of “preserving a little bit of history.” Although the space on St. Johns Avenue in Palatka has seen a number of businesses – and owners – the “little items like that are still here.”
Read More »Grace Marketplace Installs New Washers and Dryers Provided by the City of Gainesville
Seth Hansford, a installation technician, moves a dryer at Grace Marketplace. Grace Marketplace, a “one-stop” shelter for the homeless in Gainesville, Fla. received six washers, six dryers and one large commercial washer, on Thursday, Nov. 6. A local homeless shelter will soon be offering a new laundry program to its …
Read More »City of Hampton Kicks Off New Era with First Election In About a Decade
The city of Hampton holds its first election in about 10 years today after state lawmakers give local leaders a second chance instead of dissolving the city. Citizens will vote to fill city council seats and approve charter amendments.
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