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The lodge, 215 N. Main St., was built in 1908 and is a part of the U.S National Register of Historical Places.
Read More »Gainesville Looks To Add Masonic Lodge To Local Historical Registry
‘No More Words, More Action:’ City Commission And Alachua County School Board Try To Find Solution For Racial Inequity
They had one goal in mind – to create a solution for racial inequity in Alachua County by creating after school and out-of-school programs.
Read More »Gainesville Neighbors Have Asked City Government For Three Years To Repave Their Road. They Might Finally Get Their Wish
While not quite as severe a problem as in the northern United States, potholes are a frequent complaint in Gainesville.
Read More »For Gainesville’s New City Manager, It’s About Grits, Eggs And Building Community
Lee Feldman, Gainesville’s new manager, begins his job today but he won’t be spending all his time in City Hall’s fourth-floor office.
Read More »Eastside High School Offers Colombian Students A Taste of American Education
The dreams of 13 Colombian students came true when Gainesville's Eastside High School opened its doors for them to experience American culture and education for two weeks.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Selects Lee Feldman As New City Manager
The manager's position is among the city's most important and highest paid, with Lee Feldman's recent predecessors earning annual salaries of just over $200,000.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Passes Immigration Enforcement Policy Resolution, But There Is Not Much More It Can Do
GPD’s current policy on foreign nationals says officers don’t have the authority to enforce federal immigration law violations.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Uncertain On City’s Quest To Build Its Own Internet Network
A telecommunications consultant hired by the Gainesville City Commission conducted a residential survey of 370 potential internet customers to gauge interest in a city-owned network.
Read More »Neighboring Cities, Other Entities Weigh Partnering With Gainesville To Improve Internet
Gainesville’s bid to seek municipal partners for building a broadband network is getting mixed initial reviews.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Votes For Property Tax Increase To Take Effect In October 2019
In addition to the increase in property taxes, there was also a recent decision to increase utility electric rates.
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