The board did not come to an official decision on whether to adopt the new plan but will continue to explore the idea.
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Melina Farley-Barratt died of cancer on Oct. 13 at 41. She left behind numerous accomplishments as an activist, politician and humanitarian, including being the first transgender woman to run for Florida Senate.
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The Alachua County School District plans five new school zoning options in lieu of construction of the new elementary school on 3999 SW 122nd St.
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Caryville’s most-recent financial problems go back nearly five years, when a former town clerk was seen hauling away boxes of paperwork. The scene was described in the latest state audit.
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The argument over one complex became so fraught that it reached the docket of a state administrative law judge for dozens of hours of virtual hearings, which concluded earlier this month.
Read More »Gainesville Remains Undecided On Development Moratorium For Black Communities
The commission did not reach a decision on the moratorium during the meeting.
Read More »Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For UF/IFAS Extension Building In Newberry
This new building, which will be located at 22712 W. Newberry Road, is scheduled to be finished by this time next year.
Read More »What’s On Your Ballot? In Gainesville, Four City Charter Amendments
Find out what local amendments will be on your 2020 general election ballot.
Read More »Meet The Candidates In Alachua County Commission’s District 1 Race
WUFT's election guide to the Alachua County Commission's District 1 seat.
Read More »Smaller Cities Spar With Alachua County Over Proposed County Growth Management Area Amendment
Multiple cities have formed resolutions against the amendment, and some have filed suit.
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