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City officials celebrated Gainesville's immigrant community yesterday, declaring May 1 as "Immigrant's Rights Day," during May Day festivities at Bo Diddley Plaza.
Read More »Officials Proclaim May 1 As “Immigrants’ Rights Day” In Gainesville
The First 100 Days
On President Donald Trump's 100th day in office, eight North Central Floridians share their their stories, fears and experiences with the nation's 45th president.
Read More »Protests In Venezuela Intensify, And So Does The Humanitarian Crisis
People are taking the streets to demonstrate their disapproval of Nicolás Maduro’s government and the humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean country. Venezuelans are calling for elections and the release of political prisoners. At least five people have died in the protests.
Read More »Officers Promote Literacy In The Community
Books and Burgers, a literacy program run by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Youth and Community Resource Unit is a local activity. Officers go to different elementary schools and parks to grill burgers and hot dogs, hand out books and spend time with kids and parents.
Read More »Marlowe To Become Newberry’s Mayor; Glanzer, Marden Win Commission Races
Following Tuesday's elections, Newberry city Commissioner Jordan Marlowe will become the city's next mayor, while Commissioner Tim Marden will remain in his seat and Joy Glanzer will move into the seat vacated by Marlowe.
Read More »Newberry To Get New Mayor, Commissioners In City Election
Newberry High School teacher Jordan Marlowe runs unopposed for mayor in city elections. Commissioner Groups IV and V to be decided.
Read More »In Photos: Girl Scouts Learn Historical Farming Skills
Local Girl Scout troops learned about pioneer life on a farm while demonstrating farming skills to the public at Dudley Farm’s third annual “Partake of the Past” event on Saturday and Sunday.
Read More »Gainesville Considers Adding Bike Lanes, I-75 Express Lanes
At Monday’s Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization for the Gainesville Urbanized Area meeting, local commissioners and the mayor considered improvements to local bike lanes and I-75.
Read More »Explore Florida: A Geocaching Challenge
Newberry’s Bell Ridge Longleaf Wildlife and Environmental Area doesn’t usually have a lot of guests, evidenced by the lack of footprints and overgrowth of grass on its trails. But this year may see a significant increase in attendance for a unique reason. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is celebrating …
Read More »Proposed Trail Replaces Old Railroad Tracks, Connecting High Springs And Newberry
A proposal for an outdoor trail in place of old railroad tracks is underway in High Springs and Newberry.
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