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A proposal for an outdoor trail in place of old railroad tracks is underway in High Springs and Newberry.
Read More »Proposed Trail Replaces Old Railroad Tracks, Connecting High Springs And Newberry
Speaker Offers Money For Visit Florida — With Conditions
Governor Scott's proposed budget includes cuts to Visit Florida, but House Speaker Richard Corcoran is open to allowing Visit Florida, the Official Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation, to remain “alive” but with reduced funding and a list of conditions.
Read More »Florida House Attacks ‘Handouts’ Championed By Gov. Scott
In opposition to Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida House is pushing a bill that would shutter the two agencies that receive millions to pay for tourism marketing and luring businesses to the state.
Read More »State College System Faces Rebranding
As the Florida Legislature prepares to consider major legislation impacting the state colleges this spring, a new focus has emerged over the college names
Read More »Technical Academies Will Open in Marion County to Meet Industry Demands
Business is booming in Marion County with a new commerce park located north of town. FedEx is currently operating out of the facility, with an auto parts and pet supply company to arrive soon.
Read More »Q&A: Billie DeNunzio, Director Of Eastside High School’s Culinary Arts Academy
The 12th best hospitality program in the nation resides right here in Gainesville. Its director, Billie DeNunzio, has devoted her time and energy to ensure that Eastside High School's Culinary Arts Academy continues to grow.
Read More »Eastside High School Culinary Program Lauded Nationally
Eastside High School's Culinary Arts Academy was recently named one of the top programs in the country. Students and teachers like the program because of the new opportunities it offers.
Read More »Legal Pot In Fla. Causes Headaches For Local Officials
Local government officials in Florida are grappling with an anticipated "green rush" in the state after voters in November overwhelmingly approved a measure legalizing medical marijuana for hundreds of thousands of patients with debilitating conditions.
Read More »Public Records Fee Fight Re-Emerges
The Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee approved a proposal in a 4-3 vote Tuesday that would give judges discretion in deciding whether to award attorney fees in public-records lawsuits.
Read More »New Cleaning Services Surged In Gainesville In 2016
In 2016, there was a surge in cleaning services in Gainesville. Some business owners in the industry said this surge has affected their businesses, but others cannot explain the surge.
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