Gainesville’s general policy committee voted unanimously Thursday to create a food policy council for the city. The council would be devoted to ensuring Gainesville residents have consistent access to affordable and nutritious food.
Read More »Santa Fe College Recognized As Top Fulbright Institution Among Community Colleges
For the first time, Santa Fe College was recognized by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for being one of 26 baccalaureate/associate institutions in the nation to produce a Fulbright scholar.
Read More »Florida Bill Would Allow Incarcerated Mothers Visitation With Newborn Children
Florida Sen. Bobby Powell filed SB 1326 in late February to allow inmates extra visitation with their newborn and locate them at the closest facility to the baby.
Read More »Bill To Ban Child Sex Dolls Advances In Florida Legislature
Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, sponsored SB 160 amid an international conversation surrounding child sex dolls and their link to increased sexual preying on children.
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Mayor Lauren Poe will face off against challengers Marlon Bruce, Jenn Powell and Jennifer Reid for re-election. Bruce, Powell and Reid are each hoping to energize voters for their first political office.
Read More »Alfred. A. Ring Park South Entrance Closed for Stabilization Project
It’s yet another ongoing county effort to recover from Hurricane Irma’s effects.
Read More »City Of Gainesville Begins Work To Solve Food Insecurity
People bounced around ideas Tuesday night at the Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch, all intended to solve one of Gainesville’s most pressing problems — its widespread lack of food security.
Read More »FDOT Pitches New I-75 Interchange In Ocala
The proposal of a new highway interchange in northwest Ocala is in the second phase of its development.
Read More »On Second Thought, Alachua County Sticks By Decision To Stop Using Inmate Labor
Alachua County has voted to stick with the policy of no longer using the labor of Florida state prison inmates.
Read More »I-75 In Alachua County Is Headed Toward ‘F’ Status By 2030. What Are The Solutions To Fix It?
More traffic patrols. Automated speed enforcement. Railroad investment.
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