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In interviews over the past two weeks, students in the community described how they felt about the recent events.
Read More »‘What They Would Have Been’: Asian Students React To Anti-Asian Racism
Senate Ditches Controversial Toll Road Plan
The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a proposal to scale back a controversial toll-road plan that was a priority of a former Senate president.
Read More »Alachua County Officials Explore Repurposing Former High Springs Church For New Community Resource Center
A new community outreach and resource center may be on the horizon for residents of northwestern Alachua County.
Read More »Gainesville Police Advisory Council Looking To Enact Change Despite Restrictions
The council’s second meeting is Wednesday.
Read More »Small Business Owners On University Avenue Express Mixed Feelings About Proposed New Complex
The mid-rise apartment and retail project on the 1200 block of West University Avenue could break ground as soon as 2022 if approved.
Read More »Alachua County Working To Expand Vaccine Access To Underserved Communities
As the vaccines begin to roll out, officials and community advocates were looking to expand access to under-served communities.
Read More »Officials And Supporters Discuss Vision For Springs County’s Future
Many questions about the proposed county, including its viability, remain unanswered.
Read More »Traffic Changes Planned To Make University Avenue Safer For Pedestrians
After multiple pedestrian deaths in recent weeks along West University Avenue, the regional transportation planning group at a Monday meeting proposed installing additional traffic signals, well-lit crosswalks and temporary speed tables to slow down cars.
Read More »Florida Hit-And-Run Fatalities Jumped 18% From 2019 To 2020
Gainesville was not alone in experiencing hit-and-run fatalities in 2020.
Read More »Gainesville Law Enforcement Cracks Down On Bad Drivers Amid Pedestrian Deaths
Local law enforcement gathered near West University Avenue Friday to demonstrate increased pedestrian safety efforts.
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