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Dekova Batey woke up on Tuesday more than two hours before the sun came up. 4:30 was early. Even for him. But it was the day that all of America had been anticipating. Election Day.
Read More »On Election Day, Democracy Rested In His Hands
Children’s Trust of Alachua County Hopes To Create Better Community Services Through Interdependency
Transportation, homelessness and food insecurity are just a few things keeping children from achieving in school in Alachua County.
Read More »High Springs Voters To Decide Commission Races, Await New City Manager
With six candidates running for two city commission seats on Tuesday and five finalists for the city manager’s post, there will be at least two new voices among those leading High Springs.
Read More »Ocala Remembers Police Chief Greg Graham At His Memorial
All of those who spoke at the service pointed out Graham’s sense of empathy, his love for the Ocala community and his zest for life.
Read More »High Springs To Use Taxes To Sue Alachua County Over Ballot Amendment
High Springs City Commission voted Thursday night to approve a contentious plan to use public funds to litigate and advertise against Alachua County’s charter referendum before the public votes.
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 »Despite Florida’s Phase 3 Re-openings, Bargoers And Sports Fans Face Uncertainty
Bars have been open in Florida since September. The weekend that they first reopened, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe made his displeasure known.
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.
Read More »Gainesville Prepares For Phase 3 Reopening
The Alachua County Commission and Gainesville City Commission met on Wednesday in a special meeting to discuss COVID-19 ordinances after Phase 3 was announced by the Governor.
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