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Some six thousand miles separate the cities of Gainesville, Florida, and Duhok, Kurdistan, Iraq, but the two are ready to reignite a long-distance friendship.
Read More »Gainesville, Iraqi City Of Duhok Re-Up Sister City Agreement
Fact Check: Poe Delivers 2021 State Of The City Address
WUFT News fact checked some of the statements the city included in the address.
Read More »Mayor Poe Delivers Gainesville’s First Virtual State Of The City Address
Assisted by several key city leaders and partners, the mayor sought to list what he said were the city’s accomplishments in 2020 and to introduce its new goals for this year.
Read More »Traffic Changes Planned To Make University Avenue Safer For Pedestrians
After multiple pedestrian deaths in recent weeks along West University Avenue, the regional transportation planning group at a Monday meeting proposed installing additional traffic signals, well-lit crosswalks and temporary speed tables to slow down cars.
Read More »Gainesville City Commissioners Opt Against Allowing Women To Be Topless In Public
The Gainesville City Commission in its General Policy Committee meeting voted against exploring the legal ramifications of removing gender from public nudity laws.
Read More »A Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Could Be Coming to Gainesville
Community Spring is working with Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe to develop a full-scale guaranteed income pilot for families in need.
Read More »Florida Hit-And-Run Fatalities Jumped 18% From 2019 To 2020
Gainesville was not alone in experiencing hit-and-run fatalities in 2020.
Read More »Gainesville Law Enforcement Cracks Down On Bad Drivers Amid Pedestrian Deaths
Local law enforcement gathered near West University Avenue Friday to demonstrate increased pedestrian safety efforts.
Read More »GPD, City Officials Respond to Recent Traffic Tragedies Near UF Campus
The Gainesville Police Department has announced a traffic safety crackdown in the wake of multiple recent deaths of University of Florida students on streets near the campus.
Read More »Historic Preservation In Gainesville At A Crossroads After Planner’s Resignation
An ordinance clarified the local historic preservation board’s power, the City Commission’s role in helping it and process of future preservation. As part of the process, the commission and board held a joint meeting in April 2019 to discuss hiring a preservation planner.
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