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Senior drivers now have tools and knowledge to stay safe on the road.
Read More »Car-Fit Class Helps Gainesville Elders with Driving Safety
Know Your Candidates: Florida House District 21
In his first bid for re-election, state Rep. Chuck Clemons, R – Newberry, will face off against Democratic challenger Jason Haeseler to represent District 21 in the Florida House of Representatives. The district includes all of Dixie and Gilchrist counties, as well as a portion of Alachua County. State. Rep. …
Read More »Voter Turnout Could Hit 50-Year Record For Midterm Elections
Half of eligible voters might go to the polls this fall, which would be the highest turnout level in a midterm election since the mid-1960s, another time of cultural and social upheaval.
Read More »Israel’s Supreme Court Overturns Deportation of Former UF Student
Lara Alqasem turned to the high court on Wednesday after a lower court rejected her appeal.
Read More »Temple Members Await Newest Buddha Statue To Arrive From Vietnam
At 32-feet-tall, the Birth Buddha statue will join three other large statues outside the A Nan Buddhist Temple at 2120 SW 15th St.
Read More »Alachua County Responds To Growing Suicide Trend With Community-Wide Training
The Florida Department of Health statistics have shown that Alachua County's suicide crude death rate from ages 12 to 25 soared from four to 12.2 in the last year alone. Comparatively, the state’s rate is 10.2.
Read More »Know Your 2018 Candidates: Alachua County Commission, District 2
Three people are running for the position of Alachua County Commissioner to represent District 2, which covers the northwest areas of the county.
Read More »Know Your 2018 Candidates: Florida State Senate, District 8
Three candidates are running to represent Alachua, Putnam and Marion counties in the state Senate.
Read More »FDA Cracking Down On E-Cigarettes As Vaping Among Teens Reaches ‘Epidemic Proportions’
The FDA gave five major e-cigarette companies an ultimatum to curb teen use of e-cigarettes in 60 days or the agency could halt the sale of flavored pods.
Read More »Hurricane Michael Is On The Radar, And Some In Gainesville Are Still Recovering From Irma
Since Irma hit Florida last year, its effects continue being felt by Gainesville — the residents, the city and the University of Florida are all still working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and insurance companies.
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