A sophisticated voice-identity technology used to monitor prisoners and inmates across Florida and elsewhere is so secretive and controversial that its manufacturer urged government agencies to coordinate with its public relations office before responding to inquiries from news organizations, a Fresh Take Florida investigation found.
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Eight high-profile dog attacks in the past eight months led Tuesday to the Alachua County Commission taking action.
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Alachua County commissioners voted Tuesday to draft plans for assisting affordable housing during a county commission meeting.
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In a special meeting on Tuesday the county commissioners reviewed a report by their hired consultant, Victus Advisors. Thursday was the first time that both city and county officials had discussed the project publicly.
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Alachua County has voted to stick with the policy of no longer using the labor of Florida state prison inmates.
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The Alachua County commission met on Tuesday to hear public comment on the county’s next steps in its truth and reconciliation initiative. The process could take decades, but the county has already found a solid starting point. Concerned citizens worried that this extensive process could inhibit the county from claiming …
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Gainesville wants its city commission to keep watching the city’s utilities.
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From gubernatorial party nominations all the way down to school board and mayor's races, we have you covered for Florida's primary.
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With the upcoming county commission elections just over a month away, residents of Melrose look for candidates with ideas to improve the town, should they be elected on Aug. 28.
Read More »Voters have the opportunity to choose new local, state, and federal representation in the Aug 28. primary and midterm election on Nov. 6, 2018.
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