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Cyber Florida’s next workshop will be Thursday in Tallahassee. It is also intended for government officials.
Read More »Florida Government Employees Learn Security Tips At Ocala Workshop Amid Rise In Cyberattacks
Untold Florida: Why Are Ocala’s Passenger Flights Still Grounded?
Ocala’s International Airport plans to formally open its new general aviation terminal to the public on Feb. 28, marking a period of growth for the facility. Despite this, the return of passenger flight to Ocala is not on the radar.
Read More »‘We Will Dream Big’: Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie Delivers Inaugural Address
Paul Broadie pledged to tackle an equity gap, decreased enrollment and the devaluation of liberal arts degrees in his inaugural address as Santa Fe College’s new president Tuesday.
Read More »Ex-Congresswoman Corrine Brown Continues Fighting Conviction
Brown's name continues to adorn the city of Gainesville's Regional Transit System bus transfer facility.
Read More »Gainesville Set To Run Self-Driving Vehicles On Its Public Roads
Self-driving buses, now undergoing test runs, are expected to become available as a new form of public transportation in Gainesville by the end of the year.
Read More »Gainesville Shares New Plans To Address Racial Equity At Kickoff Event
The City of Gainesville plans to have more activities and events that involve the community and provide updates on its ongoing work to improve equity.
Read More »‘Season Of Opportunity’: In Election Year, Florida Governor Urges Lawmakers To Act On Abortion, Immigration, Teacher Pay
Entering his second year in office, the Republican governor endorsed the same conservative themes he has discussed for weeks ahead of the legislative session, which started Tuesday.
Read More »Ex-Congresswoman Corrine Brown’s Conviction Upheld In Charity Scam
A sharply divided federal appeals court Thursday upheld the conviction of former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown in a charity scam, rejecting her arguments that a juror had been improperly dismissed because he said the “Holy Spirit” told him Brown was not guilty.
Read More »Gainesville Firefighters Get Raise And Paid Parental Leave After New Agreement With The City
The city recently ratified amendments to its agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Read More »Utilities Revenue Bill In Florida Legislature Threatens City Budgets Statewide
Gainesville is set to receive about $38 million this fiscal year from GRU. That amounts to almost 29 percent of the city’s anticipated total general fund revenue: $133 million.
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