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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 »Florida Bill Would Require Helmets For Scooter Riders Under 21
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.
Read More »Former Felons Attempt To Re-enter Society In North Central Florida
The prison population in the United States continues to grow, and with it grows the number of former offenders seeking to repent their past mistakes.
Read More »Following FSU Drinking Death, UF Says It’s Continuing Abuse-Prevention Efforts
Alcohol-related deaths have in the past been a problem for UF, too, a former president of the university said, and it has been working for several years to prevent them.
Read More »Gainesville RTS Audit Shows Variances Between Reported And Estimated Revenue
Gainesville recently investigated its bus system and found there is no way of telling if money received from revenues was deposited and reported accurately.
Read More »UF Combating Carbon Footprint With Sustainable Transportation
The University of Florida is combating its carbon footprint — from the vehicles driven by students, faculty and staff — by adding and improving sustainable modes of transportation.
Read More »Decrease In Ridership Affects RTS Bus System
Rider demographics and routes change as ridership decreases on the Gainesville Regional Transit System, with buses becoming less popular following the rise of ridesharing apps and scooters in the area.
Read More »Gainesville Youth Chorus Invigorates Community Despite Budget Cuts
Organizations like the Gainesville Youth Choir are a snippet of Gainesville’s thriving arts and cultural scene. Being a nonprofit, the organization relies on fundraising, grants and funding to continue their expenditures. However, the past year saw a dramatic decrease in state funding.
Read More »Latest Updates On National Policy Institute Event
The latest updates regarding security measures, closures, expectations, parking changes, bus routes, and other information connected to the event this Thursday.
Read More »State’s Tab For Irma Already Mounting
Florida has preliminarily outlined more than $273 million in Hurricane Irma costs for federal reimbursement, with the money primarily used for storm preparation and debris removal.
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