Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day”
Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
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Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day”
Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
Construction starting on NW 23rd Avenue until end of year
Project costs $9.4 million for 1.7 miles of road.
Newberry approves charter school board members
City also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
Flying on a countdown: How organ transports arrive in Gainesville
University Air Center delivers thousands of organs for UF Health.
GRU Authority votes to keep Cunningham, reduce expenses in tense meeting
Utility rates scheduled to remain flat for 2025.
2nd Juneteenth film festival features Gloria Merriex documentary
Duval Elementary teacher used rhythm and music in innovative teaching methods.
Alachua County may hire attorney to monitor Celebration Pointe bankruptcies
Commissioners to vote Tuesday on hire.
UF fires water polo coach after allegedly being ‘overly touchy’ with players
Coach has also led GHS water polo teams since 2013.
Gainesville completes SW 62nd Boulevard connector
Project opens one month ahead of schedule.
Lake City standoff leads to attempted murder suspect’s arrest
Lake City man shoots two prior to five-hour standoff.
Columbia County crash kills Lake City man, injures 3
Pickup travels off NE Gum Swamp Road, collides with utility pole.
High Springs firefighters deliver baby in station parking lot
Parents en route to UF Shands Hospital from Live Oak when baby arrives.
Williams Elementary prepares for IB PYP
Whole-school magnet to begin in fall.
Citizens suggest names for ACPS district office
Last public input meeting to be held June 27.
2 cats, guinea pig saved in Waldo fire
Firefighters extinguish blaze at residential structure.
Gainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes
Thursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
Q&A: Take time to think ahead for storm season
Three-phase plans include preparation, survival, post-storm response.
More local students win National Merit Scholarships
Additional ACPS winners expected in July.
GPD to host gun buyback Saturday
Donors can trade guns for gift cards, no questions asked.
Truck strikes, kills pedalcyclist in Dixie County
Crash occurred northeast of Cross City.
Alachua County Grand Jury indicts 3 on murder charges
Indictments stem from three separate 2024 incidents.
Alachua County aims to conserve agricultural lands with new program
Board OKs draft agreement for new CareerSource governance.
Ginnie Springs to limit visitors, retain security expert
Park to limit capacity, increase collaboration with law enforcement.
Gainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative
City to also consider changes to development code section.