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Read More »Senators Cautiously Move Forward With Athlete Pay
Despite concerns about college sports in Florida being harmed, a proposal that would allow student-athletes to market themselves off the field is now moving forward in the Senate and House.
Read More »Florida Senate Bill to Allow Law Enforcement An Expanded Use Of Drones
Scott Fielding, drone specialist at Alachua County Fire Rescue, said the use of drones has been important for his department.
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.
Read More »$6 Million Expansion For Gene Therapy Facility Completed At Alachua’s Progress Park
Local and state officials gathered Friday in Alachua to commemorate a $6 million expansion at Progress Park.
Read More »State Committee Votes to Send Auditor General To Examine City Of Gainesville
It's unclear when representatives from the Auditor General's office will begin their work in Gainesville or how long until its report would be released publicly.
Read More »Traveling Memorial Wall In Ocala Honors Those Lost On 9/11
Hundreds of people gathered at the park to honor those lost on 9/11.
Read More »Here Comes Tom Petty Historical Marker
Florida Historical Marker Council agreed Friday to place a marker honoring Gainesville legend Tom Petty in the “Duckpond” neighborhood where the singer-songwriter, who died nearly two years ago, grew up.
Read More »Financial Disclosure Reports Show Florida Legislators’ Latest Net Worths
The disclosures show assets and liabilities for public office holders, and in many cases are very detailed.
Read More »Joining The Family Business: How The Mayor Of Hawthorne Came To Be
Matt Surrency didn't always want to follow in his mother and grandmother's footsteps as a local politician. Now, he's celebrating his sixth term as mayor of Hawthorne.
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