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Custom guide for voters in the 2020 Dixie County Primary Election, Aug. 18.
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Florida Votes 2020: What To Expect In The Citrus County Primary Election
Custom guide for voters in the 2020 Citrus County Primary Election, Aug. 18.
Read More »Florida Votes 2020: What To Expect In The Bradford County Primary Election
See results from this election here. By summer’s end, Floridians will vote to make elective change at the local, state and national level. If you are a voter in Bradford County, here is everything you need to know about the local race. Election day for the Bradford County primary is …
Read More »Florida Votes 2020: What To Expect In The Alachua County Primary Election
Custom guide for voters in the 2020 Alachua County Primary Election, Aug. 18.
Read More »Black Lives Matter Marchers Gather In Newberry
Echoes of “Black Lives Matter!” and “No justice, no peace!” could be heard throughout the city of 6,100.
Read More »‘Law Enforcement Is Last Resort’: Alachua County Sheriff On Stay-At-Home Orders
There’s been growing curiosity in Florida on an evolving question of the coronavirus response: How will law enforcement enforce stay-at-home orders? Fort Lauderdale announced Friday that residents may face legal action or fines for violating the city’s stay-at-home order. Broward and Miami-Dade County issued similar orders, in suit. North Central …
Read More »Four Who Have Taken A Stand For Justice Receive Rosa Parks Courage Award
The 2020 honorees are Ellie Chisholm, Arupa Freeman, Mary L. Mitchell and Clovis Watson Jr.
Read More »Two Gainesville Democrats Join 2020 Election for House District 20
Yvonne Hayes Hinson and Rodney Long have both filed to replace their fellow Democrat.
Read More »Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Has Turned Over To ICE More Immigrants Following New Florida Law
A hit-and-run incident in a quiet Newberry neighborhood, which snowballed into a federal court case, has illuminated the stepped-up enforcement against illegal immigration in Alachua County and across Florida.
Read More »Newberry Could Have A New Police Presence In 2020
The Newberry City Commission consolidated its options for a law enforcement contract Monday night. Now they must decide whether to renew with Alachua County Sheriff's Office or enter into a contract with High Springs Police Department.
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