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After more than 20 years, the Waldo library will be expanding and moving to a new location next year.
Read More »Waldo Library To Move To Upgraded Building Next Year
RTS Works To Improve Its Bus Amenities
RTS recently received funds from the Florida Department of Transportation to improve bus stop amenities, their service during holidays and operations on its existing routes.
Read More »Where To Early Vote In North Central Florida
Early voting for Florida began Monday, and residents in many counties are able to vote early until Saturday, Nov. 5.
Read More »Police: Teen Shoots Another Teen In Face In Gainesville
Austin Gregory Dow, a 17-year-old Gainesville resident, was charged with three counts of attempted second-degree murder after allegedly shooting at a car with three people in it.
Read More »High Springs Library Wraps Up $1.5M Renovation
After nearly six months of renovations, the branch added 3,200 square feet to their 5,000 square-foot location, doubled the amount of parking spots and created a larger meeting room and two more study rooms. Renovations for the Tower Road location are expected to start in January.
Read More »Alachua County Finalizes Plans For Tower Road
Alachua County plans to start resurfacing the bumpy parts of Tower Road and the damaged sidewalks along it sometime in 2017, with the hope of easing traffic conditions. Alachua County Public Works’ plan of almost $4.5 million — called the Really Simple Plan for Tower Road — was approved by the county commission in August. It was first considered in …
Read More »Alachua County Expecting 10 to 15% Boost In Primary Vote
Alachua County typically has a 20 percent turnout for primaries but is anticipating a 30 to 35 percent turnout for Tuesday's.
Read More »SWAG Center Creates Community When Nobody Else Would
The SWAG Family Resource Center provides services to residents of poverty-stricken neighborhoods. Through educational opportunities, employment assistance and childcare programs, the non-profit organization helps communities that are bare of opportunity.
Read More »Alachua County Workshop Attempts To Aid Former Felons In Receiving Rights
A workshop at the Alachua County Library District called "Restoration of Civil Rights" helps felons regain rights like voting or holding public office. Volunteers with the program also aid in expunging records so that felons have a greater chance of finding a job.
Read More »Newberry Library Launches Reading Program With Therapy Dogs
Reading stories to humans is fun, but reading to Beauregard the poodle might be more fun. Starting Oct. 30, the Newberry Library is launching "Books with Beau," where people can comfortably sit and read with the pooch.
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