Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday told state university leaders that he wants to elevate Florida’s higher-education system to the top in the nation in order to continue to produce a workforce that will attract companies and jobs. With Florida’s annual job growth rate of 3.6 percent ahead of the national …
Read More »Alachua County voters have the opportunity the vote on the One Mill for Schools tax this November.
Read More »The Florida unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in September, the same as in August, but less than the national average of 5 percent.
Read More »The city of Gainesville featured a mobile city hall Tuesday, in order to give citizens a better opportunity to voice their opinions and ask questions they may have about community services.
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With damaged homes and closed business, early estimates predict damage from Hurricane Matthew may cost up to $10 billion.
Read More »"The election of Hillary Clinton would lead to the destruction of our country."
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Witnesses of Christ Ministry High Springs downtown is searching for a new location for after-school activities after discovering that the building the ministry currently rents is for sale.
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Primary-election voters Tuesday approved the expansion of a renewable-energy tax break.
Read More »Some positions are new, while others opened after teacher retirements or relocations to other districts.
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Black owned businesses are plenty in Gainesville and have the support of the new District 1 Business Council. The council will focus on creating economic activity and opportunity for East Gainesville through partnerships with organizations like the Alachua County Chapter of the NAACP, the Community Redevelopment Agency and others.
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