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Marion County sees 60.8% voter turnout as locals fill school board seats, approve property tax changes

Marion County voter turnout reached 60.8% in Tuesday’s general election, as 164,944 residents decided school board runoffs, overwhelmingly passed two countywide referendums for parks and schools, and delivered decisive victories for Republican candidates in statewide races. According to final unofficial election night results released by the Marion County Supervisor...

Marion County, FL · 6d

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Thoroughbred racetrack developer announces it has found a location in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Gilligan Racing, LLC and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association announced last week that they have secured a new location for a new Thoroughbred racing facility in Marion County. Of course, they’re not saying exactly where just yet. In a...

Marion County, FL · 7d

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County Closings and Waste Collection for Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day, most Alachua County offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, with the exception of emergency services, Leveda Brown Environmental Park and the Hazardous Waste Collection Center. The Veterans Day holiday will not affect residential curbside collection service for solid waste, recycling, and yard...

Alachua, FL · 6d

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Gainesville’s strolling business and restaurant district The Streatery opens Nov. 6

GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Two blocks of downtown Gainesville that have undergone a major transformation over the past two years will be officially unveiled as The Streatery on Friday, November 6, 2026. The project, a sort of experiment to convert a small region of downtown into a walkable dining,...

Gainesville, FL · 6d

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Gainesville Commissioner to Hold More Sunshine Meetings This Week

Gainesville City Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker will continue holding Sunshine meetings this week where she meets with one other commissioner and staff department leaders. Duncan-Walker says that some employees fear retaliation for reporting their concerns to the city's Department of Human Resources and the Office of Equal Opportunity (formerly the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion).

Gainesville, FL · 6d

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Marion County voters choose school board members in Districts 4 and 5

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) — Marion County voters on Tuesday are choosing who will serve in District 4 and District 5 on the school board. In District 4, Michael Mills and Brigitte Smith are running for the seat now held by Nancy Thrower. Thrower, the incumbent, is not running again. In District 5, incumbent Sarah James faces challenger Donald Barber.

Marion County, FL · 7d

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Election Results: Marshall Rawson takes Florida District 10 House representative race

Marshall Rawson defeated Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson by 36.4 percentage points in the race to represent the Florida House’s 10th District. Called shortly after 8:30 p.m., Rawson ended the race with a little under 43,000 votes; Malwitz-Jipson finished with just under 20,000. Rawson thanked his supporters via a post on X,...

Florida · 6d

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The Streatery grand opening celebration set for Nov. 6

City of Gainesville officials invite neighbors and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of The Streatery, the newly reconstructed pedestrian-friendly street in downtown Gainesville, 5-11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. The post The Streatery grand opening celebration set for Nov. 6 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 7d

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352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS NOV. 6-8: Art, music, theater and fall fun

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Artistry, music and festivals are coming together for a full weekend of exciting celebrations across the community. Here are the top pick events in the 352. FRIDAY, NOV. 6. First Friday Art Walk. What: Support local artisans while exploring plenty of art, music, and performance...

Ocala, FL · 5d

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Environmental Activists Seek to Save Trees Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Encourage Others to Speak at UF LVL Committee Meeting

Tomorrow morning, environmental activists organized by Friends of Natural Areas (FNA) intend to speak at the University of Florida Lakes, Vegetation and Landscaping (UF LVL) committee meeting. FNA is relatively new as an organization. The group seeks to defend UF campus from environmental destruction. UF LVL will discuss a project...

Gainesville, FL · 6d

Alachua Chronicle

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School Board hears from teachers, discusses state audit, approves math coaches

At the November 2 meeting, the School Board of Alachua County recognized Tina Certain at her last meeting, heard from teachers and the union about new initiatives, reviewed an audit that could cost the district over $300,000, and approved math coaches for Rawlings and Williams elementary schools. The post School Board hears from teachers, discusses state audit, approves math coaches appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 5d

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Florida live midterm election results: Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion counties

ORLANDO, Fla. - LIVE ELECTION COVERAGE | Watch FOX 35 News in the video player above for live midterm election coverage, live election results for U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and Florida state and local races, including three amendments. When are election results released?. Polls in Florida are open from...

Florida · 6d

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Marion County commissioners approve amendment to interlocal agreement for medical examiner services

OCALA, FL (352Today.com) – At its regular biweekly meeting on Tuesday, Marion County commissioners approved a housekeeping change to a multi-county deal that shares the cost of medical examiner services, aligning the written agreement with how the office has already been operating. On November 3, 2026, the Board of...

Marion County, FL · 7d

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Starke city commission advances plan to limit mayor's authority

Starke city commissioners have approved the first reading last month of an ordinance that would place limits on the authority of the mayor. The decision comes after voters approved a new charter in a mid-August referendum that will redefine city officials’ roles. According to city commissioners, the ordinance would remove the mayor’s power to fire or suspend city officers. It would also remove the mayor’s authority to appoint special officers and give orders to police.

Starke, FL · 5d

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These Alachua County restaurants failed health inspections

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. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Alachua County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Alachua County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Alachua County restaurant inspection site . Which Alachua County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Best Western

Alachua County, FL · 7d

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Life Still Feels Good In This Underrated Florida Town Where Rent Stays Under $800

Most people drive through Palatka without stopping, which is their loss and, honestly, a little bit your gain. This small city along the St. Johns River in Putnam County has been quietly offering something that most of Florida has stopped being able to promise, which is a genuinely good life at a price that doesn’t require you to make uncomfortable financial decisions.

Palatka, FL · 10d

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Election Results: City of Gainesville Charter Amendment passes

Gainesville’s charter amendment passed with more than 52% of the vote Tuesday night. The amendment allows the Gainesville city commissioners to fill vacancies on the commission by appointment. The appointee would fill the seat until it goes back up for election. Commissioner Bryan Eastman said he was the one...

Gainesville, FL · 6d

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Gainesville Attorney Encourages “No” Vote on Judge Lewis Retention Over Support of Mask Mandates During COVID-19

On October 21, the Suwannee County Republican Party posted a message from Gainesville attorney Jeff Childers regarding the retention vote on Appellate Judge Joseph Lewis Jr. The statement appears to originate from Childers' newsletter, "Coffee and Covid News." Under Florida law, appellate judges are appointed by the governor and voters...

Gainesville, FL · 8d

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Roaring Pines Motor Club in development

Exciting progress is being made for Florida’s First Coast luxury motorsports facility, Roaring Pines Motor Club. Owned by the father-son team of Scott Lagasse Sr. and Scott Lagasse Jr., the Mosler Family and founding investors, this multifaceted car-culture utopia has an abundance of world-class amenities for club members and will serve as a fun event space for giving back to the community.

Gainesville, FL · 5d

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Rawson wins Florida House District 10 race

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) — Republican Marshall Rawson won the race for Florida House of Representatives District 10, defeating Democrat Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson. The district represents Baker, Bradford, Columbia and Union counties, as well as part of Alachua County. Incumbent Chuck Brannan was term-limited and could not seek re-election. Rawson’s...

Alachua County, FL · 6d

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