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One year later, Broadie reflects on what he’s learned from a year of adapting and the challenges that remain.
Read More »President Paul Broadie II Recounts His First Year Leading Santa Fe College
Gainesville Names Joseph W. Dixon Sr. As New Fire Chief
Gainesville’s search for a new fire chief is over.
Read More »DeSantis Vows To ‘Act Very Quickly’ If Disorderly Protests Erupt
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Tuesday that law enforcement “reinforcements” will be on hand if anyone plans to participate in armed protests at the state Capitol.
Read More »Gainesville’s Police Advisory Council Needs More Diverse Applicant Pool, Commissioners Decide
The Police Advisory Council was established in 2014 to study the city’s police department and make policy recommendations regarding all aspects of public safety services.
Read More »‘We Aren’t Getting Enough’: Florida Counties In 2020 Again Turned To Voters For Essential Funding
In 2020, 19 Florida counties approved 20 sales and property tax increases worth $400 million. Two of these measures passed in Alachua and Marion Counties.
Read More »R.J. Larizza Re-Elected As State Attorney In Florida’s 7th Judicial Circuit
The circuit covers Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
Read More »See Which Florida Ballot Initiatives Passed In 2020
Read to learn more about which state and local amendment initiatives passed in Alachua County.
Read More »What’s On Your Ballot? In Marion County, One Sales Tax Referendum
Marion County voters will vote on the county's one percent sales tax.
Read More »Putnam County Fire Department Accepts $2.3 Million Grant
Putnam County was awarded a grant by The Federal Emergency Management Agency that will pay for the salaries and benefits of 12 firefighters over the next three years.
Read More »Waldo Road Lighting Restoration Promises A Brighter Future For Community
Florida Department of Transportation began construction of new light poles and sidewalk restoration on Northeast Waldo Road.
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