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A recent study concluded that the Alachua County public safety radio system needs to be upgraded or replaced.
Read More »‘More Difficult And More Dangerous’: Alachua County Seeks To Avoid Tragedy By Upgrading Emergency Radio System
Construction Begins On New Institute of Black Culture And La Casita Houses
The Institute of Black Culture and Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures will be getting new houses in Fall 2019.
Read More »Florida Voices | Juan Galvis: From Laborer To Owner
From laborer to new company owner, a Gainesville construction worker is now building a seven-story apartment complex in Midtown. Here’s how he got there.
Read More »Gainesville Police Union Receives Public Support, But Not Commission’s Vote On Union Contract
The turnout at Gainesville City Hall supporting the Fraternal Order of Police required live feeds of the City Commission meeting be shown on TVs in the lobby and throughout the basement. From Police Chief Tony Jones to longtime residents to people who encounter police officers as part of their work, …
Read More »Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency To Pilot $400,000 In Midtown Security Positions
The CRA board approved a $400,000 initiative aimed at furthering its efforts to make Midtown and surrounding College Park neighborhood safer.
Read More »New Report Will Show Extent Of GRU’s Wastewater Spillage Incidents
EPAC last month requested a report on Gainesville Regional Utilities’ (GRU) rate of wastewater spillage, which is under review by the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department.
Read More »UF Campus To Lose 600 Parking Spaces As Construction Begins On New Parking Garage
Approximately 600 parking spaces will be demolished this fall on the northern section of the Commuter Lot on Gale Lemerand Drive, leaving an urgent need for temporary parking lots.
Read More »Soccer Fans Take In 2018 World Cup Matches From Alachua County Pubs
Scenes like this have become more ordinary throughout Alachua County over the past month due to the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Read More »Gainesville Businesses Strive To Be Waste Free
The Gainesville City Commission has adopted an initiative aiming for a 75 percent recycling rate by 2020, 90 percent by 2030 and “zero waste” by 2040.
Read More »Santa Fe College Plans Three-Story Building On NW 6th And University
The Santa Fe College Center for Innovation and Economic Development will expand with new development plans.
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