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As the Florida Legislature prepares to consider major legislation impacting the state colleges this spring, a new focus has emerged over the college names

"I went big." Jennifer Reid, a 31-year-old with no political background, has joined Gainesville's mayoral race in an effort to effect change. Voter registration closes Feb. 19 for the city election on March 19. (The Alligator)

You might recall Marion County's fight to block the Coastal Connector in early 2018.

Alachua County commissioners tomorrow night are discussing an ordinance regarding irresponsible pet owners.

Even though it's not yet part of Alachua County Public School's actual curriculum, some Gainesville students are learning to code through other opportunities.

Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet approved Tuesday a proposal to buy former Gainesville Correctional Institution for nearly $1.4 million. The prison will be converted into a homeless shelter and the Morningside Nature Center will be expanded.

Florida had 577 boating accidents in 2014 and 67 boating deaths, leading the country in both categories. With the large number of boats registered in Florida, some people advocate for stricter boating laws.

The Florida Education Association called on the board, many of whose members were appointed by DeSantis, to reject the proposal.

The Gainesville City Commission currently has five of its six charter officer positions vacant. City Auditor Ginger Bigbie tendered her resignation earlier this month. Four of the city’s charter officer positions are currently held by interim staff, and when Bigbie leaves in January, just one charter officer position will be held by a non-interim.

Patients had received monoclonal antibody treatment there this fall.