The state budget the legislature passed this week could accomplish something Florida hasn't seen in more than 10 years — a pay raise specifically for correctional officers.
Read More »UF Student To Run In 4th Boston Marathon To Benefit PACE Center
University of Florida doctoral student Anne Elise Creamer is set to run in her fourth Boston Marathon and, through her participation, is raising money for the PACE Center for Girls Alachua, a nonprofit that provides education and counseling for young women and advocates for them.
Read More »Gallery: Women’s History Month Charity Art Show
UF women artists showcase their work and donate to PACE Alachua.
Read More »$750M Biomass Purchase A ‘Win-Win,’ GRU Manager Tells County
Gainesville Regional Utilities General Manager Ed Bielarski made his case to the Alachua County commission Tuesday night for GRU's $750 million purchase of the biomass plant in the city, saying that the purchase will result in utility-rate reductions of 8 to 10 percent for GRU customers.
Read More »2016 Roundup: Kind of Weird, Huh?
In 2016, Donald Trump was elected to the White House. The Cubs won the World Series. And Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. In other words, it was the kind of year that seemed designed to make Florida news look normal.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Suwannee County Commission District 1
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 »Florida Votes 2016: Putnam County Sheriff
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Read More »Florida Votes 2016: State Senate District 8
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Read More »Florida Votes 2016: State House District 23
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 »Governor Scott Continues Push for Hurricane Recovery
Governor Scott continues to push for efforts to restore power to Florida residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Hermine.
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