Sen. Keith Perry, others file petition over Alachua County's single-member districts referendum
The measure creating single-member districts in Alachua County passed in November 2022 with about 51.5% of the popular vote.
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Helene inflicts ‘tremendous’ amount of tree damage in Gainesville
“It was a long night, but we’re all still here. There’s a tremendous amount of tree damage,” Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward ...
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Gainesville leaders fear state, national anti-immigration rhetoric
Members of Gainesville's immigrant community say they are worried about pre-election state and national anti-immigrant rhetoric despite the city's welcoming attitude toward immigrants.
A look inside Alachua County Emergency Management's Operations Center
The Alachua County Emergency Operations Center is staffed around the clock during major events such as hurricanes.
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Alachua County to prepare for strong winds, city of Gainesville offices to be closed Friday
All city of Gainesville offices will be closed on Friday, according to Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward in a post made on X.
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Alachua County declares local state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Helene
former City of Gainesville commissioner, during public comment to the motion. “These state emergencies allow for mutual aid ...
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Gainesville parents and students react to new public school locked door policy
The policy took effect July 1 and aims to enhance school security, but it sparked concern among students and parents about ...
Alachua County declares state of emergency: Helene expected to strengthen into major hurricane
Jen Grice, the county's director of emergency management, said rainfall is likely to begin Wednesday night with 4 to 6 inches ...
Ballot amendments endorsed by the African American Accountability Alliance of Alachua County
The political action committee arm of the African American Accountability Alliance of Alachua County (4As) on Sunday made its ...