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Since Hurricane Irma in 2017, water levels have risen in Paynes Prairie, fishing along 441 has become popular regardless of the 'No Fishing' signs.
Read More »Anglers Line 441 As Fish Flood Canals
Alachua County Fire Rescue Seeks New Station In Hague
Alachua County Fire Rescue wants to build a station in Hague on Route 441 near Phoenix Commercial Park.
Read More »UPDATE: Officials No Longer Anticipate I-75 Shutdown After Irma
Florida transportation officials are preparing for the likely closure of Interstate 75 north of Gainesville as waters from the Santa Fe River are expected to continue to rise and overtake the road.
Read More »Gas Shortages Continue In Alachua County After Irma
Alachua County residents and other drivers throughout Florida are still struggling to find fuel for their cars as gas shortages continue.
Read More »Alachua Publix to Open Saturday, Provide 125 Jobs
Lydia Romig was one day too early. She went to the new Publix in Alachua on Friday during her lunch break, hoping to pick up her favorite sausage-and-kale soup. Romig is just one eager customer of many who is excited about the new store. After much anticipation, the Publix will …
Read More »New Program Offers Transportation to Gainesville Seniors
The City of Gainesville partnered with ElderCare and Uber to create a new transportation program for seniors ages 60 and up.
Read More »Governor Scott Signs 28 Bills Into Law This Week
Governor Rick Scott signed almost three dozen bills into law this week. The new laws address issues ranging from revenge porn to the use of drones.
Read More »Alachua Property Owners Fined For Tree Cutting Violations
A 55-acre property in Alachua, Fla., was at the center of a recent code violation. During the weekend of March 15 and 16, more than 15 trees were cut down on the property without a permit, and the city of Alachua was alerted to the violation. The property, which is valued …
Read More »Leesburg ‘Mixing Pick-up Trucks and Golf Carts’ in New Downtown Zone
Residents of Leesburg, Fla. have been wanting more access for golf carts to get around town, and the city is finally addressing their pleas with expansions being made.
Read More »Biomass Plant Still Fuels Complaints From Residents
Some Alachua County residents are still hearing noises from the biomass plant, even after the installation of noise-absorbing acoustic panels.
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