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Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe emphasized the need for social distancing, especially for the healthcare workers who are risking their lives.
Read More »Gainesville City Leaders Host First COVID-19 Town Hall Since Stay-At-Home Order Issued
‘The Airplane Is Flying While Being Built’: How Those On UF’s Campus Are Adapting To Coronavirus Restrictions
Reporters set out to gather reactions to the unfolding situation from more than a dozen of those still finishing up in-person work and class meetings on Thursday.
Read More »What You Need To Know About Coronavirus In Florida
Misinformation can spark fear and hysteria. We're here to help. We'll update this page with emerging information from reliable sources to answer all of your questions about coronavirus.
Read More »Gainesville Votes 2020: At-Large 2 City Commission Guide
Anyone living in the city can decide between Scherwin Henry, Gabe Kaimowitz, Paul Rhodenizer and Reina Saco.
Read More »Gainesville Votes 2020: City Commission District 3 Guide
Those who live in the city's District 3 will decide between incumbent David Arreola and challenger Jennifer Reid.
Read More »In An Abandoned Mine In Newberry, Visions Of A Grand Amphitheater For Multi-Day Festivals
Calling it "a developer's dream," he talked about a $3 million plan to turn it into a grand amphitheater that will draw crowds of close to 30,000 to multi-day music festivals, electronic dance events, and assorted "cultural experiences."
Read More »Terminal Addition Marks New Chapter For Ocala International Airport
After 13 months of construction, stakeholders in the town’s lone landing strip celebrated on Friday the opening of its new general aviation terminal.
Read More »Alachua County Prioritizes Efforts To Increase Attendance At Public Schools
Eileen Roy, chairwoman of the Alachua County School Board, has expressed concern for the low attendance rates at some local schools. “It just is shocking really,” Roy said. “We just have to do something about this absenteeism.” The average attendance rate for Alachua County public schools in the 2018-2019 school …
Read More »Untold Florida: Why Are Ocala’s Passenger Flights Still Grounded?
Ocala’s International Airport plans to formally open its new general aviation terminal to the public on Feb. 28, marking a period of growth for the facility. Despite this, the return of passenger flight to Ocala is not on the radar.
Read More »What’s It Like To Ride In A Driverless Bus? Gainesville Passengers Are About To Find Out
Gainesville residents can now use the bus for free as it travels between the parking garage on Southwest 2nd Street and the Innovation Hub
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