Many members of this community retain citizenship of the Russian Federation, allowing them to vote in elections like the one Vladimir Putin was reelected in for a fourth term March 18, 2018. Some of them leave family behind, and while some rest assured that keeping someone like Putin in office will ensure stability for their loved ones, others worry about the consequences of him being in power.
Read More »Florida Voices: Julian Harrison, Small-Town Attorney
This is Florida Voices, a series of ordinary Floridians with extraordinary stories. Find more in our weekly podcast, The Point.
Read More »Florida Voices | Aaron King, Struggling to Find Identity
This is Florida Voices, a series of ordinary Floridians with extraordinary stories. Find more in our weekly podcast, The Point.
Read More »Waldo, Florida: Fading Part Of Florida’s History
With closed storefronts and empty sidewalks in this small, drive-by town, it is clear the town's once vibrant light has dimmed as the population dwindled. However, Waldo's city government is making strides for economic development and working on a number of projects to increase the population and turn the fate of the town around.
Read More »School Boards: A Part-Time Job With Full-Time Duties?
What school boards are responsible for, how does the school board system work and how much do school board members get paid?
Read More »Authorities And Businesses Concerned About Newberry Road On-Street Parking. Can It Be Fixed?
Finding a place to park has become increasingly difficult on 38th Street to the light at 43rd Street. Gainesville city commissioners are trying to solve the issue, while some local businesses disagree with the solution they offer.
Read More »In Dixie County, Community Battles Opioid Use in Teens
In 2015, rural Dixie County, Florida ranked among the highest in the state for opioid-related deaths. Now, less than one year after Gov. Rick Scott declared opioid addiction a statewide emergency in May, opioid deaths in the county have declined—but prevention efforts in children and teens persist.
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 »Santa Fe College Looking To Expand Career Opportunities
Santa Fe College is seeking to expand its technical programs into a $24 million Institute of Technology and Manufacturing on its main campus with funding help from House Bill 3441, which would provide $1 million to plan and design the institute.
Read More »RTS Project Aims To Make Bus System More Available For East Gainesville Residents
A door-to-door transit service is expected to hit the streets of East Gainesville in the spring of 2019.
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