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Bill Galvano outlines his vision for the state's new proposed toll roads — one of which will come through this region.

The plan: take "an industrial wasteland," turn "it into a vibrant area."

The wetlands project is part of a $100 million statewide springs restoration initiative.

There's widespread flooding in Dixie, Levy and Taylor counties after a weekend of rainfall that topped a foot in those areas.

It appears city government is moving toward enacting stricter policies, with one city commissioner's pet summit discussion scheduled for next month.

It's a story that had our reporter reviewing more than 1,000 pages of court documents over the past six months in an effort to piece together the scope of law enforcement's investigation.

The district has struggled to move more effective teachers into three of its poorly performing schools in East Gainesville.

In order to combat a shortage of teachers, on July 23 Alachua County announced that it will use part of its share of its grant money – $887,727.50 – to offer bonuses to teachers willing to work in such schools.

Alachua County is holding off on its single-use plastic bag and styrofoam container ban amid a threat of being sued.