Sean Doty

Two Gainesville groups are teaming up this weekend to help local residents avoid potential legal troubles.

Cities in Marion County are still awaiting money from FEMA to mend hurricane damages. Ocala incurred $7.5 million in damages.

Stetson Cooper, a democratic socialist living in Republican Ocala, has no qualms expressing his political views in the primarily red town.

Mayor Christine Dobkowski and members of the Belleview City Commission voted 5-0 to approve a new city ordinance that will regulate how internet cafes are allowed to operate within city limits.

The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency was awarded a 2015 Bronze Excellence in Economic Development last week from the International Economic Development Council for their creative 2014 annual report. The agency partnered with local artists to present the annual report as a 16-panel comic.