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“What are we doing with the freedom Dr. King has given us?” one speaker asked.
Read More »City Of Alachua Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day With Motivational Performances
Weekly Roundup: And They’re Off!
State lawmakers this week kicked off the 2020 legislative session with an action-packed schedule that featured speeches from Republican leaders, early tension over high-profile issues and a key Florida Supreme Court ruling.
Read More »Florida Supreme Court Sides With DeSantis In Felon Voter Rights Case
The Florida Supreme Court today issued a nonbinding advisory opinion agreeing with DeSantis that felons must pay all fines and fees before their voting rights are restored.
Read More »USMCA To Be Major Issue For Florida Blueberry Growers In 2020
The USMCA, if ratified by Congress by the end of the month, will ensure that an already bad situation for berry farmers will grow worse in 2020.
Read More »Four Who Have Taken A Stand For Justice Receive Rosa Parks Courage Award
The 2020 honorees are Ellie Chisholm, Arupa Freeman, Mary L. Mitchell and Clovis Watson Jr.
Read More »Transgender People Weigh In On What Will Decide Their 2020 Vote
There are more than 100,000 residents in the state of Florida who openly identify as transgender. How will they vote?
Read More »Two Cities Have Opted Out of Alachua County’s Tobacco Ordinance
The City Commission of High Springs came to a unanimous decision Thursday night during its meeting.
Read More »Gainesville Looks To Add Masonic Lodge To Local Historical Registry
The lodge, 215 N. Main St., was built in 1908 and is a part of the U.S National Register of Historical Places.
Read More »Justices Weigh Felons’ Voting Rights Dispute
Critics of the law maintain that requiring felons — whom they dub “returning citizens” — to pay fees and costs in exchange for voting rights contradicts what more than 64% of Floridians thought they were approving last fall.
Read More »House Votes On Next Steps In Impeachment Inquiry
The U.S. House of Representatives is voting to formalize its ongoing impeachment inquiry.
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