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Alachua County commissioners and the City of Gainesville commissioners unanimously agreed to swap the old RTS facility with 200 acres southwest of Wacahoota Road.
Read More »City Of Gainesville And Alachua County Agree To Swap Land
With $39K Boost, Cross Creek Fire Station To Stay Open
The Alachua County Commission has granted Cross Creek Volunteer Fire Department's request for $39,268 in additional funding to keep the stations
Read More »Newberry Bike Lane Puts Cyclists In Danger, Residents Say
"I've almost been killed a few times," said one bicyclist.
Read More »Survivors Of Suicide Gather At Memory Garden
“Tonight I know who I’m lighting a candle for,” Hutchinson said, “but I also hope that part of my flame and yours will be a rededication to change in our world. To make it safer for people who are hurt.”
Read More »Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Says It Would Not Support Conservation Tax
The Gainesville Chamber of Commerce recently voted not to support the Wild Spaces Public Places tax referendum on November's ballot.
Read More »Dignity Village Decreases Capacity Limits
Dignity Village, a tent-city community for the homeless population of Gainesville, reduced its maximum capacity limits this week.
Read More »Mike Byerly Narrowly Holds Off Kevin Thorpe In Bid To Keep His Alachua County Commission Seat
Byerly won with 1,259 more votes than Thorpe.
Read More »After Technical “Glitch,” All Alachua Precincts Reported
Alachua County election results stalled due to modem problems.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioner, Sheriff’s Office At Odds Over Marijuana Citations
Alachua County Commissioner Robert Hutchison wants the sheriff's office to begin issuing citations to marijuana suspects instead of arresting them.
Read More »Alachua County Now Has Option For Civil Citations For Small Marijuana Possession
Charles Chestnut voiced a concern about who law enforcement tends to target for arrests — and on what side of town.
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