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Newberry crews work overnight to repair sinkhole, busted water line
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Water has been restored for Newberry residents after a water line broke and a sinkhole opened Thursday night. City officials say a sinkhole opened on the roadway near Southwest 265 Terrace in Newberry. The crews worked overnight, with the help of some nearby residents, to repair the water line.
Newberry City Commission votes to issue bonds for new City Hall, moves NC Ranch and Highland Park developments forward, begins process of converting Newberry Elementary to a charter
The Newberry City Commission moved forward with the NC Ranch and Highland Park planned developments and heard an update on the process of converting Newberry Elementary School to a charter school. The post Newberry City Commission votes to issue bonds for new City Hall, moves NC Ranch and Highland Park developments forward, begins process of converting Newberry Elementary to a charter appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Konish: The City of Gainesville has not lost control of GRU – yet
Jim Konish writes that the proposed GRU budget does not conform to the requirements in the City Charter The post Konish: The City of Gainesville has not lost control of GRU – yet appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
PETA says fireworks scare animals to death—literally, asks Alachua to host laser show instead
PETA asks the City of Alachua to substitute a laser light show for its Independence Day fireworks display The post PETA says fireworks scare animals to death—literally, asks Alachua to host laser show instead appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Why Does Florida Softball Wear Sunflowers? The Gators Are Honoring Someone Special
The official state flower of Florida is the orange blossom.So why does the Florida Gators women's softball team wear sunflowers in their hair? Well, the reason is actually very sweet and may bring a tear to your eye.Read on to learn the full story of the significance of sunflowers for the Florida softball team, which fans will notice they wear affixed to the backs of their heads.So, why do Florida softball players wear sunflowers? It's a long-standing tradition.Gators softball players at the University of Florida wearing sunflowers in their hair is nothing new, with the tradition first taking root back...
School Board Renaming Committee to hold two meetings to hear public input on renaming the Alachua County Public Schools District Office Building
The School Board of Alachua County's District Office Renaming Committee will meet on June 6 and June 27 to receive input on the renaming of the District Office Building. The post School Board Renaming Committee to hold two meetings to hear public input on renaming the Alachua County Public Schools District Office Building appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Animal Resources will open late on June 1
Alachua County Animal Resources will open at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, so that their staff can assist with the Bark in the Park Event at Depot Park Overflow Lot The post Animal Resources will open late on June 1 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Exhibit unveiled in Gainesville focuses on history of racial violence in Alachua county
An exhibit that is part of the ongoing effort to confront and understand the history of racial violence in Florida was unveiled in Gainesville. The unveiling was held Saturday on the west lawn of the Alachua County Administration Building in downtown Gainesville near the site that formerly housed the “Old Joe” statue of a Confederate soldier, which was removed in to Oak Ridge Cemetery in Micanopy in 2017. ...
SOE Kim Barton offers response to letter about rejection of SOE Candidate Judith Jensen’s petitions
SOE Kim Barton responds to last week's letter about the rejection of petitions for SOE Candidate Judith Jensen The post SOE Kim Barton offers response to letter about rejection of SOE Candidate Judith Jensen’s petitions appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Waste Pro’s Dayna Miller honored with Fierce Award
The publisher of Gainesville's HOME Magazine and founder of the annual Fierce Awards of Greater Gainesville is thrilled to include Waste Pro’s Dayna Miller among this year’s Fierce Award honorees. The post Waste Pro’s Dayna Miller honored with Fierce Award appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida AD Scott Stricklin touches on Jacksonville stadium renovation plans
Jacksonville’s TIAA Bank Field is planned to undergo a $1.4 billion facelift in the near future which will have significant ramifications for the annual World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs. During the Southeastern Conference’s spring meetings this week, UF athletic director Scott...
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