City to disperse $1 million to aid programs
Alachua County Commissioners debated at an informal meeting Tuesday how to best divvy up more than $1 million set aside for the Community Agency Partnership Program.
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Alachua County Commissioners debated at an informal meeting Tuesday how to best divvy up more than $1 million set aside for the Community Agency Partnership Program.
Alachua County Commissioners debated Tuesday how more than $1 million meant for charities should be allocated.
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