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About 40 people turned out for the fourth community listening session of the Alachua County Forward Focus project at the Jerusalem Church of God by Faith in Monteocha on Thursday. Several area residents spoke about their concerns, ranging from the need for safer roads to new business zoning.

The Regional Transit System has secured over $66 million in grant awards as of Dec. 31, 2024 — accounting for nearly 45.5% of the total $146.4 million awarded citywide. Gainesville’s Department of Financial Services provided a detailed update on the city’s recent grant awards during a meeting at City Hall on Thursday.

Alachua County public schools are eliminating courtesy bus routes amid a shortage of drivers and change in demand.

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