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Gainesville commissioners unanimously voted to approve it on a re-advertised first reading. A second reading is set for Dec. 3.
Read More »After A Pandemic Delay, Gainesville City Commission Nears Approval Of Electric Scooter Sharing Program
Florida Governor Pushes ‘Anti-Mob” Proposal In Response To Protests
As of Tuesday, the proposal is still a draft. No bills have been filed in either the House or Senate.
Read More »Tropical Storm Eta Passes Through North Central Florida, Leaves Behind Little Damage
The storm's track shifted considerably overnight and into Wednesday morning, with an expectation that it's now headed for Florida's West Coast and into the north central part of the state on Wednesday and Thursday.
Read More »City Of Gainesville Hires Colliers International For Power District Development, Plans Due In January
The city of Gainesville has partnered with Colliers International to create a potentially multi-year plan for the development of the Power District and other city sites.
Read More »Biden Wins Presidency, According To AP, Edging Trump In Turbulent Race
With Pennsylvania in Joe Biden's column, the former vice president gains the 270 electoral votes needed to be elected.
Read More »On Election Day, Democracy Rested In His Hands
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 »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.
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