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The South West Advocacy Group (SWAG) Family Resource Center will host the second annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway and Resource Festival. SWAG aims to provide programs, services and activities for the community.
Read More »Remodeling Scheduled For Kanapaha Park Veterans’ Memorial
The memorial, in Kanapaha Park at the intersection of Tower Road and Southwest 41st Place, shows U.S. military engagements from the American Revolution to Operation Enduring Freedom, including the Afghanistan War.
Read More »Website, phone app helps Alachua County neighbors connect
Several Alachua County neighborhoods fight crime by using NextDoor, a website and phone app that helps neighbors connect with each other.
Read More »Even with students emptying out of Gainesville, a week of freedom and possibility
As students trickle out of the city after exams, streets are empty and the city of Gainesville becomes a ghost town. But instead of wallowing in the emptiness, there is a variety of events to be visited.
Read More »Alachua County commissioners to vote on Archer Braid Trail
In its Dec. 11 meeting, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners will take its final vote on the Archer Braid Trial. The board is being asked to reconsider a 2.2-mile trail portion that was rejected in September. The meeting will be open to the public.
Read More »Early voting ends tomorrow in Florida
Millions of Floridians have already cast their vote during the 96 hours of early voting. The last day of early voting is Saturday, and locations close at 8 p.m.
Read More »Early voting begins Saturday for Alachua County
Alachua County voters looking to avoid long lines at the polls Nov. 6 have a chance to vote early Saturday until Nov. 3. Early voters must present both picture and signature identification in order to vote.
Read More »Alachua County Commission ties on Haile portion of Archer Braid Trail
A vote on whether or not a bike trail should run through Haile Plantation ended in a tie at a Tuesday meeting of Alachua County Board of County Commissioners.
Read More »Craig Taylor found
Gainesville police have cancelled the search for missing Craig Taylor. He was found this morning at SW Archer Road and Tower Road, and was returned safely to his northwest Gainesville home.
Read More »Marion and Alachua counties pay tribute to fallen law enforcement officers this week
The Annual Marion County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will be held Thursday in honor of all the law enforcement officers that have lost their lives serving their communities. The event will take place at the McPherson Complex on SE 25th Avenue. Ocala Police Department spokesman Chas Maier says officers should …
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