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Once Empty, US Army Reserve Center Land Gets Unique Park Update

March 1, 2018 Business and development

The site of a former U.S. Army Reserve Center in northeast Gainesville is set for a renovation after sitting unused for most of the last nine years.

Nurse “Ginny” Goes Above And Beyond To Care For The Medically Underserved In Alachua County

February 28, 2018 Florida Good

Virginia Bruzzese, known as Nurse "Ginny" in Gainesville, is using her decades of nursing experience to help the medically underserved via the UF Mobile Outreach Clinic.

Gainesville Physician, Ex-Wife Indicted for $4 Million in Health Care Fraud

February 27, 2018 Law and public safety

Gainesville physician and former Reliant Family Practice Owner Erik Schabert, along with his ex-wife and former office manager Mika Kamissa Harris, have surrendered on a federal indictment charging them with health care fraud.

Scott’s Plan Not New To Alachua County Sheriff

February 23, 2018 Law and public safety

Gov. Rick Scott announced today his three-part plan to keep children safe at school, including gun access, school safety and mental health. Alachua County Sheriff's Office said it already has in place many of the procedures listed in Scott's plan.

Health Clinic ‘Inspires’ UF Student Volunteers To Offer Care

February 23, 2018 Health and Science

The fluorescent lights burn and buzz above patients sitting in the waiting room. It’s quiet. People sit in rows of blue-cushioned waiting room chairs for their chance to see a physician. Some don’t have addresses. Others have limited or no insurance. And on the other side of the waiting room …

New AC Marriott Hotel Viewed As Positive Economic Impact By City, Brings Student Concerns

February 23, 2018 Business and development

The 10-story, 144 room AC Marriott hotel, which opened Tuesday, and is set to have a major economic impact of Gainesville according to city officials and hotel managment. The hotel, located at 151 NW 14th St., booked $1.5 million worth of rooms prior to opening with 70 percent occupancy projected …

Senate Tables Gun Bills Amid Parkland Outcry

February 21, 2018 Law and public safety

Two gun-related measures backed by Second Amendment advocates were put on hold Wednesday as students from Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and other schools pressured lawmakers for gun-control legislation.