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The Golden Peanut Co. branch in High Springs, Florida, locked its doors on Friday after 84 years of buying, drying and shipping peanuts across the southeastern United States.
Read More »High Springs’ Golden Peanut Co. Closes
Fears Become Reality For Gainesville Neighbors Living Near Dangerous Dogs
County and City Commissioners are taking action against "irresponsible pet owners" after a string of "dangerous dog" attacks, perpetrated mostly by pit bulls. The attacks have resulted in euthanasia of injured animals and even the death of a 2-year-old boy.
Read More »High Springs Community School Welcomes Full-Time K-9
Justice, an 11-month-old Vizsla-Labrador mix, patrols the halls of High Springs Community School every morning as she works toward her certification.
Read More »Evacuation At High Springs School Brings Changes To Protocol
Following a recent evacuation, this High Springs school is reevaluating it's active shooter protocol. Students were hiding in private residential yards when teachers heard gunshots near campus.
Read More »The Alachua County Commission Doesn’t Want Teens Buying Tobacco. What Happens Next?
Alachua County's new ordinance allows each of the nine affected municipalities until October to decide if they want it to take effect in their jurisdictions.
Read More »Untold Florida: Officials Are Actively Working To Improve Water Quality In High Springs
Officials in High Springs replaced a pipeline in February to improve water quality. But residents aren't confident that it's improving due to frequent boil water notices and discolored and odorous water.
Read More »‘More Difficult And More Dangerous’: Alachua County Seeks To Avoid Tragedy By Upgrading Emergency Radio System
A recent study concluded that the Alachua County public safety radio system needs to be upgraded or replaced.
Read More »What Led The Alachua County School District To Install Water Filters To Prevent Lead Contamination
Records show Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) began installing filters in August, having purchased 1,300 filters for its 36 public schools.
Read More »Know Your 2018 Candidates: Alachua County Commission, District 2
Three people are running for the position of Alachua County Commissioner to represent District 2, which covers the northwest areas of the county.
Read More »Congratulations, Gainesville: You Survived The Hottest September In 93 Years
Gainesville simmered through an average daily temperature of 83.5 degrees, breaking the 1925 record of 82.2 degrees for the warmest September, the National Weather Service reported.
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