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Read More »Gainesville Community Marches Against Racism, Mourns Loss Of Atlanta Shooting Victims
On a warm and sunny Saturday evening, hundreds walked from Bo Diddley Plaza to Depot Park to march against racism and anti-Asian violence after six Asian American women were killed in Atlanta on March 16.
Read More »High-Risk Veterans Under 65 Qualify For COVID-19 Vaccine
High-risk veterans under 65 now qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine according to a press release issued on Wednesday from the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System.
Read More »Florida State Senate Leaders Named, Panel To Review COVID-19 Response
A new state Senate committee will review Florida’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and plan for future emergencies.
Read More »Alachua County Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke Plans Resignation For 2021
Clarke, the superintendent of Alachua County Public Schools, submitted her letter of resignation hours before the midweek Veterans Day holiday.
Read More »New Florida Rules Would Tighten Restrictions On Invasive Reptiles
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing a slew of tighter regulations on invasive reptiles. But reptile breeders, exhibitors and shop owners are saying they will threaten the nature of their business, including public education about these species.
Read More »See Which Florida Ballot Initiatives Passed In 2020
Read to learn more about which state and local amendment initiatives passed in Alachua County.
Read More »Political Newcomer Takes Aim At Unseating Incumbent In Florida’s House District 23
On Nov. 3, Democrat Cynthia Dela Rosa will run against Republican Rep. Stan McClain, who is seeking reelection for his third term in the State House.
Read More »‘A Guiding Light’: Trailblazer Cora P. Roberson Leaves Behind an Impactful Legacy
Her loved ones remember her as a devoted icon of the Gainesville educational community, a pioneer of integration and a prominent local civil rights activist. She died on Sept. 24 in her home at the age of 96.
Read More »GRACE Marketplace’s Request For One-Time Additional Funding Approved By County Commission
The money is for case management work needed to wrap up the closure of Dignity Village.
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