The Alachua County Commission and the Gainesville City Commission held a joint meeting Monday to discuss potential development ideas for the Cabot-Koppers Superfund site and the Eighth Avenue and Waldo corridor, but no plans were approved.
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Alachua County is one of two counties in Florida that have more than one mental health provider for every 500 residents.
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A Gainesville City Commission subcommittee led by Commissioner David Arreola has been discussing rental housing regulations since December.
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D’Alemberte, who died suddenly Monday at age 85, had a list of accomplishments --- including serving as president of the American Bar Association, president of Florida State University and dean of the school’s College of Law --- that were on par with a humanitarian legacy evidenced by the outpouring of affection and respect as news of his death spread.
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Results from The Harris Poll between 2008 and 2016 demonstrate a drop in the perception that people with tattoos are rebellious.
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Florida is grappling with an outbreak of hepatitis A but does not have a top health officer at the agency charged with ensuring the public’s health. More than four months after Gov. Ron DeSantis took office, the Florida Department of Health does not have a secretary. DeSantis’ nominee — Scott …
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American Community Survey data suggests Gainesville may be a harder place to pay rent than many other major cities in the state of Florida. Krystal Martinez is working to overcome challenges like high rent costs to provide for her family.
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When students at major Florida universities can’t find parking on campus, they sometimes make their own.
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More than 50 civil lawsuits and hundreds of insurance claims have been filed against the city since fiscal year 2010, costing the city about $7.6 million in settlements and legal fees.
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It appeared two weeks ago following a developer's neighborhood meeting that The Swamp’s days were numbered, but the developer now says it has a new lease on life.
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