DeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC
Dec 18, 2023
Donna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
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DeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC
Donna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
Gainesville to open Cold Night Shelter Program with cold temps looming
Dec 18, 2023
Forecast projects four straight nights below 45 degrees.
Live Oak, Columbia County to receive rural infrastructure funds
Dec 18, 2023
DeSantis awards more than $25 million to 16 rural communities.
Reported number of U.S. homeless peaks
Dec 18, 2023
Report shows more than 650,000 people across country are homeless.
Derrick: Mainstreet launches membership, tax-deductible giving
Dec 18, 2023
Moves join Mainstreet to national movement.
UF-led group develops new tools to track illicit nuclear materials
Dec 16, 2023
Federal government gave $26 million to the work.
Gainesville city manager warns of more budget cuts
Dec 15, 2023
Curry says city may not provide same support to local organizations.
Alachua County students sweep thespian competition
Dec 15, 2023
High school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
Dixie County collision kills 1 Old Town man, seriously injures 2
Dec 15, 2023
Three-vehicle incident occurs north of Cross City.
Gainesville Fire Rescue battles two Thursday blazes
Dec 15, 2023
Fires occur on NW 16th Street and NW 18th Street.
GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager
Dec 14, 2023
Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority
Dec 14, 2023
Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch
Dec 13, 2023
Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Alachua County Health Department issues rabies alert
Dec 13, 2023
Stay cat tests positive in area between Newberry and High Springs.
Florida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships
Dec 13, 2023
Funds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
Diplomats at UN summit agree to transition away from fossil fuels
Dec 13, 2023
Representatives from nearly 200 countries plan to transition to net zero emissions by 2050.
Suwannee River Water Management renews permit to pump 1M gallons daily
Dec 12, 2023
Governing board issues final order based on administrative law judge recommendation.
Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system
Dec 12, 2023
Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
UF to begin expanding Innovation District in 2024
Dec 12, 2023
Planned expansion to take place over six phases.
Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF
Dec 12, 2023
Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
New fire station mural remembers firefighter magician
Dec 12, 2023
Mural unveiled at Gainesville Fire Rescue Station No. 4 to honor Harold Batie.