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The commissioners agreed to hold off on deciding until the deadline approaches and they are more informed on what the budget looks like.
Read More »State, Federal Grants Could Help Two Alachua County Neighborhoods That Flooded During Irma
The people living in the Robin Lane and Hills of Santa Fe neighborhoods in Alachua County are frequent flooding victims, so Alachua County will seek state and federal grants to help fix the issue.
Read More »Untold Florida: Why Isn’t SW 8th Avenue Near Tioga Open Yet?
Will it have a red-light or a traffic roundabout? That decision nearly held up the project longer.
Read More »An Old Joe Replacement? Commissioner Wants ‘Something Everyone Can Feel Good About’
No concrete plans emerged.
Read More »Shands Hospital Opens Room For Victims Of Sexual Assault
UF Health Shands Hospital opened its new Sexual Assault Nurse Examination room on Wednesday.
Read More »Alachua County Fire Rescue Opened A New Fire Station North Of Gainesville
After a severe mold problem made the location unsafe last year, the old building was torn down and the new fire station was built. Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief William Northcutt said the new fire station was designed for growth and will allow growth for a couple of years before capacity is exceeded.
Read More »Decision On Union County Phosphate Mine Postponed
The Union County commission voted Monday to table a decision on a proposed phosphate mine and is set to have another meeting on the topic in two weeks.
Read More »Gas Shortages Continue In Alachua County After Irma
Alachua County residents and other drivers throughout Florida are still struggling to find fuel for their cars as gas shortages continue.
Read More »Long-Awaited Alachua County Fire Station Building Opens In Waldo
The new Alachua County Fire Station in Waldo has opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony, replacing an old building that served as a fire station for almost five decades.
Read More »Officials Proclaim May 1 As “Immigrants’ Rights Day” In Gainesville
City officials celebrated Gainesville's immigrant community yesterday, declaring May 1 as "Immigrant's Rights Day," during May Day festivities at Bo Diddley Plaza.
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