Hawthorne residents recently gathered at New Cross Creek Baptist Church to discuss the progress of the Alachua County Forward Focus initiative, five months after its launch in the area.
The meeting was part of the county’s three-year plan to bring essential services and economic growth opportunities to communities in east Alachua County.
While attendees said they acknowledged the effort, many used the event to voice long-standing frustrations over persistent issues such as food insecurity, road safety, and unreliable internet access…