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UF Health Shands Hospital opened its new Sexual Assault Nurse Examination room on Wednesday.
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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.
Read More »Bradford, Alachua Counties Hold First Joint Meeting To Discuss Medical Services Partnership
Following interlocal agreement on medical billing services, Bradford and Alachua Counties meet to discuss future collaboration.
Read More »City Of Gainesville And Alachua County Agree To Swap Land
Alachua County commissioners and the City of Gainesville commissioners unanimously agreed to swap the old RTS facility with 200 acres southwest of Wacahoota Road.
Read More »Alachua County Moves Forward With Legal Action Against City Of Gainesville
A dispute over the use and ownership of the former RTS building has led to Alachua County filing a lawsuit against the city of Gainesville.
Read More »Gallery: 2016 UF Homecoming Parade
Community members gathered on Friday for the annual UF Homecoming Parade.
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