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The county ordinance will go into effect throughout the rest of Alachua County on Oct. 22.
Read More »Newberry Opts Out Of Alachua County’s Tobacco Ordinance
What’s Behind Alachua County High School Students’ Math Assessment Decline?
The disappointing results are the result of problems inside and outside of classrooms, according to school board members and high school administrators.
Read More »Newberry Welcomes Hemp Growing Opportunities With Informational Workshop
The Hemp Industries Association of Florida brought its educational workshop to the Newberry Municipal Building Tuesday. Industrial hemp may become a staple crop in Newberry in the coming years.
Read More »What Having The Cheesecake Factory In Gainesville Says About The City’s Retail Growth
Cheesecake Factory has 16 other locations in Florida.
Read More »How To Help Hurricane Dorian Recovery In Bahamas
Neighborhoods have been destroyed and families forever impacted after Hurricane Dorian battered the Bahamas for almost 30 hours as a Category 5 hurricane. Emergency relief and long-term assistance are needed.
Read More »Alachua County Struggling To Attract Teachers For Underperforming Schools In Gainesville
In order to combat a shortage of teachers, on July 23 Alachua County announced that it will use part of its share of its grant money – $887,727.50 – to offer bonuses to teachers willing to work in such schools.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Decides To Repeal Plastic Ban After Lawsuit Threat
Deliberation on the motion to appeal Alachua County's ban on Styrofoam carry-out containers and single-use plastic bags took less than 20 minutes.
Read More »Newberry Could Have A New Police Presence In 2020
The Newberry City Commission consolidated its options for a law enforcement contract Monday night. Now they must decide whether to renew with Alachua County Sheriff's Office or enter into a contract with High Springs Police Department.
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 »Financial Disclosure Reports Show Florida Legislators’ Latest Net Worths
The disclosures show assets and liabilities for public office holders, and in many cases are very detailed.
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