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Colton Fears, 29, pled guilty to an accessory to attempted first-degree murder charge during his pre-trial hearing on Monday morning.
Read More »White Nationalist Supporter Colton Fears Reaches Plea Deal In October 2017 Shooting Case
Alachua County To Move Fairgrounds, Extension Office To Newberry
After putting aside plans for a different site in Gainesville, the Alachua County Commission voted Wednesday to relocate the county fairgrounds and extension services to Newberry.
Read More »New Safety Program Aims To Decrease Road Delays On Interstate 75
This Memorial Day weekend is expected to have the highest traffic since 2005. Road Rangers will help to decrease delays.
Read More »Proposed Coastal Connector Riles Segments Of Marion County
Marion County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously agreed to sign a resolution voicing their disapproval of proposed Coastal Connector routes through the county.
Read More »Untold Florida: Why U.S. 441 Across Paynes Prairie Is Still Just One Lane
As rainy season is fast approaching, the two outside lanes on 441 beside Paynes Prairie will remain closed until sustained dry weather arrives.
Read More »I-75 Research Expects To Address Southwest 20th Avenue Overpass Issues
A plan to expand roads on Interstate 75 are expected to lead to improvements for the overpass along Southwest 20th Avenue.
Read More »I-75 Bridge Metal Grill Walkway, The Only Thing Separating A Pedestrian From The Highway
Some residents choose not to walk, run, or bike over the interstate, believing the walkway is unsafe.
Read More »New AC Marriott Hotel Viewed As Positive Economic Impact By City, Brings Student Concerns
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 …
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 »Airbnb Will Start Paying Bed Tax to Alachua County
Lodging company Airbnb could soon pay thousands of dollars in tax revenue to Alachua County. The Tax Collector's Office expects to complete a deal in two to three months.
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