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Gainesville Development Board approves 220-unit development near UF

Nov 21, 2023
Development to add 754 rooms to housing stock.
Education

Alachua County Public Schools students place in The Great Debate

Nov 21, 2023
Lincoln Middle School’s Ann Moywaywa was champion in three events, division overall.
Government + Politics

Alachua County director appointed to state tourism board 

Nov 21, 2023
Hurov will work with Destinations Florida to increase tourism awareness.
Government + Politics

High Springs commission selects new mayor, city manager resigns 

Nov 20, 2023
Staff says water rates need to increase.
Covid-19

Free COVID at-home tests kits available

Nov 20, 2023
Every home in U.S. eligible to order four at-home tests kits.
Government + Politics

Gainesville Fire Rescue, union celebrates new schedule change for 2024

Nov 20, 2023
Employees to receive an extra day off following a 24-hour shift.
News

One dies in crash involving two motorcycles and van

Nov 20, 2023
Collision occurs at SW 13th Street and SW 21st Avenue.
Government + Politics

Gainesville awards $200,000 in grants as part of national project

Nov 17, 2023
Six local organizations will get the phase 2 funding.
News

North Florida springs restorations projects receive more than $13M

Nov 17, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces grant funds for recovery and restoration projects.
Government + Politics

GRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop 

Nov 16, 2023
Manager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
News

Man drowns in Duval Park pond after fleeing police

Nov 16, 2023
Gainesville Police officers attempt traffic stop of stolen scooter.
Government + Politics

Eastman’s housing proposal next heads to Gainesville City Commission 

Nov 15, 2023
Proposal would lower minimum lot sizes for single-family homes.
News

Alachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial

Nov 15, 2023
County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News

Paynes Prairie plane crash kills pilot

Nov 15, 2023
Small single-engine plane located late Tuesday afternoon.
Education

Community maintains issues with proposed school rezoning 

Nov 15, 2023
Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
News

Small plane goes down in Paynes Prairie

Nov 14, 2023
Search crews locate wreckage around 5:15 p.m.
Government + Politics

Alachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair 

Nov 14, 2023
Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Local News

Newberry to go ahead with bidding, request traffic circle on SW 15th Avenue 

Nov 14, 2023
City also to save $127,000, 120 days on water main change.
Government + Politics

Gainesville’s finance director resigns after putting city audits on track 

Nov 13, 2023
Wang will leave the city in December.
Education

Sasse announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees

Nov 13, 2023
Funding initiative designed to advance interdisciplinary scholarship and student experience.
News

Alachua Conservation Trust receives $25M from USDA

Nov 13, 2023
Funds go toward Lake to Lagoon project in partnership with Volusia, Lake and Flagler counties.
News

Gainesville man dies in State Road 24 head-on crash

Nov 13, 2023
Three people injured in second vehicle.
Government + Politics

Gainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors 

Nov 10, 2023
Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
News

Alachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building

Nov 10, 2023
Current cabin built in 1984. 
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