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RTS doesn't serve Alachua, Hawthorne and Newberry students going to the MYcroSchool in Gainesville. But now those students can take public school buses.
Read More »Public School Buses To Start Serving Gainesville Charter School
Healthcare Divide: East Gainesville Residents Struggle To Find Accessible Healthcare
Ralph Rutledge of East Gainesville had four tumors on his vocal cords. Lung cancer. As a regular patient, he spent close to six hours a week on a bus.
Read More »North Central Florida Prepares As Matthew Strengthens
North Central Florida counties are taking measures to prepare for Hurricane Matthew as it heads toward the U.S. from the Caribbean.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: State House District 21
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Deputy Willcox To Be Suspended For Death Of K9 Partner
Alachua County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tommy Willcox will serve six days of unpaid suspension following an internal investigation into the heat-related death of his K9 partner, Robbie.
Read More »High Springs Library Wraps Up $1.5M Renovation
After nearly six months of renovations, the branch added 3,200 square feet to their 5,000 square-foot location, doubled the amount of parking spots and created a larger meeting room and two more study rooms. Renovations for the Tower Road location are expected to start in January.
Read More »Newberry Mom Sentenced To 30 Years In Son’s Death
Valerie Sharronne Owens showed little emotion as she received the sentence, which fell in between the less than 20 years the defense wanted and the prosecution's request of 45.
Read More »Newberry High’s Criminal Justice Program To Get $1.2M In Equipment
The donation was set aside by James Coats, CEO of the Gainesville business Phalanx Defense Systems.
Read More »Libraries’ Denial Of Anti-Clinton Book Draws Frustration
In mid-August, Ann Lhota, a Newberry resident, requested that the Alachua County Library District purchase “Clinton Cash: A Graphic Novel," but her request was denied.
Read More »Storm Update: List of Closures As Hurricane Hermine Makes Landfall
Thousands without power across the state as Floridians begin to clean up after Hurricane Hermine.
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