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‘I Never Felt Sorry I Was A Girl’: Rosalie Miller and Kathleen Culver in The Fight for Women’s Rights

March 29, 2021 Florida Good

For Women's History Month, we profile two women who have been significant in the fight for equality in Gainesville.

Gainesville Police Advisory Council Discusses Use Of Police Body Cameras

March 25, 2021 Law and public safety

The Gainesville Police Advisory Council discussed Wednesday the process of internal and external GPD investigations as well as when officers should turn on their body cameras. Advisory council member Keyon Young’s voice boomed into City Hall via Zoom as he demanded that Gainesville Police Department officers’ body cameras be on …

Gainesville Police Advisory Council Looking To Enact Change Despite Restrictions

March 23, 2021 Law and public safety

The council’s second meeting is Wednesday.

Oakmont Neighborhood Will Soon Have A 46-Acre Tortoise Reserve

February 25, 2021 Business and development, Environment

The new reserve includes a two-mile walking trail, a bike rack and informational signage describing the local flora and fauna. ICI Homes plans to open the site on May 23.

Business Liability Bill Heads To Florida House Floor

February 17, 2021 Coronavirus, Statewide

The bill is now ready to go to the full House after the annual legislative session starts March 2.

Two Candidates Qualify In Each Of Gainesville’s Two 2021 City Commission Races

February 1, 2021 Florida Votes, Government and politics

Friday marked the end of the qualifying period for Gainesville's two opening city commission seats.

DeSantis Rolls Out $96.6 Billion Budget Plan

January 28, 2021 Coronavirus, Environment, Government and politics

Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a $96.6 billion state budget plan relating to COVID-19, public funding and environmental issues.

North Florida Museums Interact With Public Despite COVID-19 Challenges

January 8, 2021 Arts and Entertainment, Coronavirus

Walking through the empty gallery halls at the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville every day hurts Dixie Neilson to her core. The museum has been closed to visitors since March, and as quiet as museums typically are, these bare walls and silence felt different.