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RIDE ALONG: See your Florida toll dollars used as Road Rangers clear crazy debris

You’ve probably seen it while driving on Central Florida’s expressways: a blown-out tire, a piece of furniture or some other unexpected obstacle sitting in the middle of the road. But who gets it out of the way — and how much of your toll money goes toward keeping...

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Gainesville commissioner calls for pedestrian safety improvements after UF student death

Gainesville City Commissioner Bryan Eastman is calling for improved roadway safety for drivers and pedestrians after a University of Florida freshman was hit and killed last weekend.

Gainesville, FL · 9d
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Marion County reported as location of most truck crashes along I-75 in Florida in 2025

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A new report finds that more crashes involving large trucks on Interstate 75 happened in Marion County than any other county in Florida last year. Miami-based law firm The G Law Group analyzed a wealth of data from the Florida Motor Carrier Safety Administration...

Marion County, FL · 8d
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Business coalition asks County to improve roads near distribution centers

Today, a coalition of businesses located in the NW 173rd Street/Peggy Road freight corridor asked the Alachua County Commission to improve the roads near the Sysco and Walmart distribution centers. The post Business coalition asks County to improve roads near distribution centers appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 9d

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VIDEO: Demolition of bridge over I-75 clears way for new structure

The Florida Department of Transportation has released a new video showcasing the rapid progress crews have made in demolishing the SW 66th Street bridge over Interstate 75 as part of an ongoing project to construct a taller, safer overpass. According to an update from the state, crews have worked primarily...

Sumter County, FL · 11d

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Marion County reported as location of most truck crashes along I-75 in Florida in 2025

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A new report finds that more crashes involving large trucks on Interstate 75 happened in Marion County than any other county in Florida last year. Miami-based law firm The G Law Group analyzed a wealth of data from the Florida Motor Carrier Safety Administration...

Marion County, FL · 8d

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4 Florida Speed Trap Towns Drivers Learn About the Hard Way

How does a tiny Florida town become famous among drivers for all the wrong reasons?. For a few of them, it started with how many tickets their officers wrote. Here’s the story behind each town’s reputation, and what drivers should know before they pass through. Note: This is...

Florida · 17d

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City of Gainesville breaks ground on RTS Eastside Transfer Station

Scheduled for completion in late 2027, the bus station on SE 20th Street will serve as a multimodal hub, connecting bus routes between east and west Gainesville. The post City of Gainesville breaks ground on RTS Eastside Transfer Station appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 13d

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Gainesville breaks ground on new transit station

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The city of Gainesville broke ground Friday morning on a new regional transit system at the Eastside Transfer Station on Southeast 20th Street. Several Gainesville city officials attended the groundbreaking celebration. The new transfer system will feature three covered canopies that can accommodate six buses in...

Gainesville, FL · 14d

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Marion County Raises Speed Limits on Highway 318, Rainbow Lakes Roads

Marion County commissioners voted Tuesday to raise speed limits on several roadways across the county, including a stretch of East Highway 318 in Citra that jumps from 45 mph to 55 mph, over the objections of at least one longtime resident who says the change puts school bus riders and drivers at greater risk.

Marion County, FL · 16d

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City of Gainesville to break ground on new RTS Eastside Transfer Station on Oct. 23

City of Gainesville officials invite area neighbors to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new RTS Eastside Transfer Station at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. The post City of Gainesville to break ground on new RTS Eastside Transfer Station on Oct. 23 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 17d

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Marion County commissioners raise speed limits on several roadways, including Highway 318 in Citra

CITRA, Fla. – Marion County commissioners have approved speed limit increases on multiple roadways across the county, including along East Highway 318 in Citra — and at least one resident who lives nearby is not happy about it. Mary Ann Rondinella lives near Highway 318 and says a...

Citra, FL · 17d

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Pedestrian hybrid beacon installation in Hawthorne partially disrupts traffic on U.S. 301

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL (352today.com) Work has begun on the installation of a new pedestrian hybrid beacon along U.S. HWY 301 at the intersection of SE 69th Avenue in Hawthorne, and will continue for some time. According to an announcement by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), work on the installation...

Hawthorne, FL · 17d

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City seeks public input to improve NW 22 Street safety

City of Gainesville Transportation Department staff will host a community workshop to gather public input on potential safety improvements along the NW 22nd Street corridor, between Northwest 8th and 16th Avenues. Neighbors, business owners, and roadway users are encouraged to share feedback to help improve roadway safety in this neighborhood corridor. The post City seeks public input to improve NW 22 Street safety appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 16d

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We need to lower speed limits on SR 200, other roads around Ocala and Marion County

After Ocala-News.com reported that Marion County officials are considering several speed limit changes across the area, multiple residents wrote in to share their opinions on the matter. Here are a few of those letters:. “With all the infrastructure and building going on, they need to lower the speed limit on...

Marion County, FL · 18d

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Press Release: City of Gainesville to break ground on new RTS Eastside Transfer Station

City of Gainesville officials invite area neighbors to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Regional Transit System (RTS) Eastside Transfer Station. Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward, City Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker and Interim City Manager Andrew Persons are scheduled to deliver remarks, along with representatives from the University of Florida, Santa Fe College and the Florida Department of Transportation.

Gainesville, FL · 17d

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TPO seeks public comment on amendment to transportation program

The TPO has opened a 21-day public comment period for Amendment No. 1 to its Fiscal Year 2026-2028 Unified Planning Work Program. The draft amendment's task worktables and summary tables are available online. The post TPO seeks public comment on amendment to transportation program appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 17d

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Speed limit changes proposed across multiple Marion County roadways

Speed limits on several roadways in Marion County communities could soon be adjusted under a pair of proposals heading to county commissioners for approval next week. The measures will be considered during the regular meeting of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Backed by formal...

Marion County, FL · 21d

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Boal: Kudos to Alachua County Public Works for patching road in Waldo

Shannon Boal praises Alachua County Public Works Director Ramon Gavarrete for patching CR1475 The post Boal: Kudos to Alachua County Public Works for patching road in Waldo appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Waldo, FL · 19d