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The idea of benefits for certain Other Personnel Services workers at the University of Florida has re-emerged.
Read More »Faculty Senate Introduces Resolution to Benefit UF’s OPS Workers
Alachua Conservation Trust Seeking To Preserve More Of The Santa Fe River
The Santa Fe Preserve Project is collaborating for the first time with Conserve with Us, a funding organization that launched six months ago, dedicated to conserving natural land.
Read More »Florida Lawmakers Approve Increased Funds For University Construction
Florida lawmakers approved a 45 percent increase in spending for university and college construction and maintenance for the 2018-19 academic year, totaling $487 million. The largest project on the list is $50 million for a data-science and information-technology building at the University of Florida.
Read More »A Recap Of The Ten Big Issues In The 2018 Legislative Session
The Florida House and Senate ended the 2018 legislative session Sunday by passing a budget and a tax-cut package for the upcoming year. The session was largely dominated by the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, sparking debate about state gun laws and school safety. Here's a recap of the big issues.
Read More »Ocala-based Business Teams Up With Habitat For Humanity To Build Homes For 10 Families In Key West
Habitat for Humanity has teamed up with Resolute Forest Products and Southern Structures, Inc. to build homes for 10 families in Key West.
Read More »Melrose Residents Lose Fight To Save Beloved Tree
The people of Melrose are mourning the loss of 'Big Irma,' a cherished oak tree that fell during Hurricane Irma. Local residents had hope to save the tree, but Putnam County, which maintains and operates Melrose Heritage Park, where the tree stood, had it removed for liability concerns.
Read More »Alachua County School Board Adds Instructional Time To School Days
The Alachua County School Board passed a plan to add instructional minutes to school days to accommodate for weather cancellations for the 2018-2019 school year calendar.
Read More »‘Labor of Love:’ How One Earleton Couple Is Saving A Historical Landmark
John and Julia Vanderschoot first went to Buddy’s Landing on a date. Decades later they are restoring The Boathouse at Santa Fe Harbor into a regional treasure.
Read More »Local Residents React To Potential Roadway Through Jonesville, Newberry
The Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Turnpike Enterprise are both performing studies that could lead to new road developments in Alachua County, leaving local residents of Newberry and Jonesville concerned for their homes and rural way of life.
Read More »Turkey Creek Golf Club Plans To Reopen In Fall 2018
Residents who live around the Turkey Creek Golf Club felt they were at a loss when the golf course closed almost seven years ago, but nearing their funding goal has brought new enthusiasm to the community.
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