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The intersection of Northeast 39th Avenue and Northeast 28th Drive has been the scene of two accidents where pedestrians have been hit by cars.
Read More »Dignity Village Residents Seek An Answer To This Dangerous Intersection
Gainesville Leaders Holding Off On Removing Corrine Brown’s Name From RTS Facility
A Gainesville city committee will decide how to handle the renaming of the Corrine Brown Transit Facility.
Read More »Alachua County Jail Making Strides On Mental Health But Still Encountering Struggles
In extreme cases, the mental health issues can lead to suicide at the jail, which often prompts discussions on the placement and treatment of such inmates.
Read More »Gainesville City Commissioner Asks Officials To Evaluate Expenses Caused By Spencer Event
During the regular City Commission meeting on Thursday, Commissioner Harvey Ward asked local officials to evaluate the expenses caused by Richard Spencer event in Gainesville.
Read More »Gainesville RTS Audit Shows Variances Between Reported And Estimated Revenue
Gainesville recently investigated its bus system and found there is no way of telling if money received from revenues was deposited and reported accurately.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Approves $750M Biomass Plant Purchase
The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday night voted 5-2 in favor of Gainesville Regional Utilities’ $750 million purchase of the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center (GREC).
Read More »Live Stream: Public Forum On GRU’s Purchase Of GREC
Watch the live stream of a public forum hosted by WUFT and the Gainesville Sun to discuss the ongoing negotiations between GRU and GREC.
Read More »WUFT, Gainesville Sun And Bob Graham Center To Host Public Forum On GRU’s Purchase Of GREC
The Gainesville Sun, WUFT and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service will host a public program at 6 p.m. on June 13 in the Pugh Hall Ocora that will examine the ongoing negotiations between Gainesville Regional Utilities and the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center.
Read More »Officials Proclaim May 1 As “Immigrants’ Rights Day” In Gainesville
City officials celebrated Gainesville's immigrant community yesterday, declaring May 1 as "Immigrant's Rights Day," during May Day festivities at Bo Diddley Plaza.
Read More »Ultimate Towing’s Roam Towing Practices Catch Gainesville City Commission’s Attention
The roam towing practices of Ultimate Towing has been brought to the attention of Gainesville City Commissioners. The commission moved to discuss the issue further at a general policy meeting.
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