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Suggestions for new corridors for transportation and ways to improve existing corridors were expressed at the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization meeting.
Read More »MTPO Tells I-75 Task Force: No New Highway In Alachua County
What’s In A Name? Ask The Folks In Two Egg, Florida
The town of Chicken, Alaska, and Two Egg, Florida, have definitively settled the question of which came first. What's also clear is they are neither first nor last in the country's long list of odd-named places. In Pennsylvania you'll find Intercourse, Virginville and Blue Ball. In Louisiana, if you've had too much of Moonshine, you can always visit Cut Off.
Read More »Hurricane Evacuation On Florida’s Highways Under Construction
Florida’s population along the coast has boomed in the eleven years since the last hurricane hit. That combined with miles of construction on major highways could make evacuating ahead of a storm an even bigger headache this hurricane season.
Read More »2 Die In Separate Marion County Wrecks
In one, the driver fell asleep, and his dad, who was riding in the vehicle, later died at the hospital.
Read More »All Lanes Open On I-75 After Semi Crash
Gainesville Fire and Rescue is reporting I-75 is shut down in both directions due to a crash involving two semi-tractors at Newberry Rd. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Read More »Police: A 13-Year-Old Drove Through A Baseball Field
His mother is pressing charges, but she could still be forced to pay for the damage.
Read More »Can More Rail Freight Help Relieve I-75 Congestion?
As the I-75 Relief Task Force continues its work, here's a look at the potential for rail to help the busy highway.
Read More »Two I-75 Southbound Lanes Are Open Following Multiple Accidents
Alachua County Sheriff's Office is reporting that Interstate 75 Southbound has reopened at mile marker 382 after being shutdown due to an overturned milk truck.
Read More »Police, Deputies Shoot And Kill Teenager Carrying Replica of Assault Rifle At Apartment Complex Near Gainesville
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said law enforcement made verbal commands for Dentmond to drop his weapon, which he continued to ignore.
Read More »This Is How Meteorite Searchers Found Those That Landed Near Lake City
Six meteorites were found north of the Osceola National Forest. Only five other meteorites have been previously found in Florida.
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