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Students in the Focus program at Bronson Middle/High school say they're being told their parents can no longer drop them off.
Read More »Ride The Bus Or Face Suspension? That’s What Some Levy County Students Are Being Told
Why Does This One I-75 Overpass Not Have a Sidewalk?
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Read More »Energy Burden: Reaching Out
Many Gainesville residents may not realize how much low-income families struggle to pay utility bills here. A small but committed corps has worked on the problem for years. But ultimately, solving the energy burden will take the larger community and core fixes, from affordable housing to transportation.
Read More »How Many Parking Citations Does UF Hand Out Annually?
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Read More »Gainesville Regional Airport Expansion Construction Set To Begin In 2018
Bob Page, chairman of the GNV airport board, said the main purpose of the expansion is to create more space to accommodate passenger experience.
Read More »Campus Parking Limitations Continue To Push Decal, Area Citations
UF Transportation and Parking Services sold over 47,000 parking decals in 2016, and then issued more than 60,000 citations that same year, with two parking areas contributing to the majority of tickets because of their proximity to campus.
Read More »Driverless Shuttle Coming To Gainesville As Part Of The Smart City Initiative
Students and residents will be able to ride the shuttles, which will fit 12 people each and run in a loop every 10 to 20 minutes. The shuttles will be on their own route with stops in parts of SW 4th Ave., SW 13th St., SW 2nd Ave. and S. Main Street.
Read More »Man Involved In Shooting After Spencer Event To Be Extradited To Texas
William Fears, charged with accessory to attempted murder after a shooting incident after Richard Spencer's Oct. 19 appearance at the University of Florida, will soon be extradited to Texas.
Read More »Florida Bill Would Require Helmets For Scooter Riders Under 21
A bill proposed by state Sen. Keith Perry would require those under 21 operating or riding motorcycles, mopeds or scooters on a public road to wear a helmet.
Read More »Bikes 4 Vets Program Aids Veterans In The Gainesville Community
Bikes 4 Vets program in Gainesville provides free bicycles, supplies, and repairs through the Gainesville HONOR Center for Veterans to aid in rehabilitation and re-entry into society following military service.
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