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Alachua County officials launching new reporting process for potholes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Facing a louder chorus of complaints from drivers, Alachua County officials are launching a new reporting process for potholes. The county now has a dedicated email address for alerting public works crews. We reported in July that county officials say they have four pothole patching crews,...
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Deputy rescues woman after medical emergency leads to crash

An Alachua County sheriff's deputy pulled a woman from a damaged vehicle and administered lifesaving aid after authorities say she suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel and crashed head-on into an oak tree.
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5-star WR Easton Royal will be in the Swamp this fall, but Florida faces...

The Gators have seemed to fade in the race for Royal ever since his visit to campus back on June 11. Royal appeared to have a great visit and took everyone on the ride through clips posted on social media.
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“Quit on the Team and Sabotaged the Roster” : CFB World Pushes Back as...

After being fired from Florida in 2021, Dan Mullen has done well at UNLV so far. Since he left, the Gators have struggled and have already fired his replacement, Bill Napier. Mullen appeared on The Paul Finebaum Show on Wednesday to talk about his former employer, and he couldn’t help but take a shot at them.
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Saga Communications Expands Gainesville Presence With WRUF AM/FM Agreement

"This collaboration reflects Saga's commitment to investing in our present and future by working with outstanding local media properties as well as investing in our next generation of media professionals." The post Saga Communications Expands Gainesville Presence With WRUF AM/FM Agreement appeared first on Barrett Med
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Scherer Construction to break ground at Pinesville Park in Archer

Scherer Construction will soon start a $1.1 million project to build Pinesville Park in Archer on a 2.2-acre lot at 17005 SW 83rd Avenue. The park plans approved for completion in about five months include a sports court, playground, pavilions, parking lot, and solar lighting. Scherer Construction crews are on...
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Alachua County School Board secures staffing contract for teacher recruitment

Alachua County School Board approved a five-year contract with Unlimited Instruction to recruit and support new teachers for ACPS. Unlimited Instruction will recruit candidates within 45 miles, who must have a bachelor’s degree and be eligible for a temporary teaching certificate. ACPS will pay UI $67.57 hourly per ins
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Donna Bradbrook earns local endorsements

Donna Bradbrook is consolidating the support of trusted Alachua County leaders, labor, and advocacy groups in her bid for the Alachua County Commission District 2 seat. The post Donna Bradbrook earns local endorsements appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
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Gainesville city leaders approve name change for Office of Equity and Inclusion

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - On Thursday, city commissioners approved a name change to the department, now called Office of Equal Opportunity. State law makers banned the use of taxpayer money on DEI policies earlier this year. The name change is in compliance of the law. The vote passed unanimously, with the absence of
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Juvenile charged as adult for stealing gun from vehicle

Davon Mackel (aka Micale) Douglas, 17, has been charged as an adult with armed burglary for allegedly stealing a gun from a vehicle in January. The post Juvenile charged as adult for stealing gun from vehicle appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

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