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Alachua County Commission votes to advertise ballot referendum for at-large districts, divest from investments in corporations
At the May 14 Alachua County Commission meeting, the board heard an update on the Florence Landfill, voted to advertise a ballot referendum for at-large County Commission districts, and voted to divest from investments in corporations. The post Alachua County Commission votes to advertise ballot referendum for at-large districts, divest from investments in corporations appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Man arrested for trying to break into neighbor’s apartment
Jason Lee Lynady, Jr., 18, was arrested yesterday and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling and possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana after a resident of Sante Fe Oaks reported that she saw someone trying to enter her apartment through a window. The post Man arrested for trying to break into neighbor’s apartment appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
2 Alachua County restaurants get perfect scores; 2 cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. ...
‘That’s wrong’: GPD investigates potential stand-your-ground case in an East Gainesville shooting
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville police officers and prosecutors are investigating a potential stand-your-ground case after a shooting left one man dead and residents are taken aback. The deadly shooting happened at Harper’s Pointe Apartments, a senior living complex on East University Avenue. It’s at least the ninth deadly...
Local agency, partners to celebrate National Foster Care Month in Gainesville
Foster parents and children will be special guests at the annual Foster Parent Appreciation event in Alachua County. There are about 60 licensed foster parents in Alachua County, and they and the kids they care for are invited to the Foster Parent Appreciation event to be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Westside Baptist Church at 10000 Newberry Road. ...
Alachua County Pets: Bella, Rusty, and Quicksilver
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes. Bella is a four-year-old girl who loves the simple things in life, zoomies, naps, and chicken nuggets. She’s a social butterfly who loves to play with other dogs. She loves to tire herself out and have you rub her belly.
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