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Six slots open on Alachua County rape crisis advisory board
By Alissa Kotranza | Feb. 24, 2014A county advisory board for rape victims has six slots open.
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Last day to register to vote in Alachua County is today
By Kelcee Griffis | Feb. 9, 2014Today is the last day to register to vote in the March 11 City of Gainesville elections.
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Altered evidence could affect Alachua County drug cases
By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 3, 2014Alachua County is one of 35 counties facing a statewide review by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement after a Pensacola chemist was found tampering with evidence.
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Art auction to benefit Alachua senior citizens
By Jade Castro | Jan. 30, 2014A paintbrush and canvas are just a few tools helping Alachua County’s seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders explore their creative sides while raising money for a good cause.
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Robotic arm lends helping hand to county hospital patients
By Adriana Barbat | Jan. 23, 2014Surgeons at North Florida Regional Medical Center can now perform surgeries using a highly precise robotic arm.
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Alachua County sets flu shot record for K-12 students
By Lynna Lawrence | Jan. 13, 2014Even though this flu season has brought an increase in life-threatening cases to Alachua County, the health department provided vaccinations for a record number of the county’s children.
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Alachua County launches wage theft recovery program
By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 8, 2014With the new year comes a new way for workers to collect overdue paychecks.
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Alachua County library now offers free music downloads to cardholders
By Alissa Kotranza | Jan. 7, 2014Alachua County library goers now have access to millions of songs with their library cards.
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Website for reporting local rapes launches
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 14, 2013Victims of sexual assault have another avenue to notify authorities: a website launched Thursday by local agencies.
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Alachua County included in solar panel grant to help locals
By Chip Lowe | Nov. 12, 2013A grant may soon make setting up solar panels for residents and small businesses easier and more affordable.
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Alachua County domestic violence task force Peaceful Paths launches
By Davona Williams | Oct. 22, 2013“Gary killed her.”
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Alachua County Fair runs through this weekend
By Isha Choksi | Oct. 21, 2013The Alachua County Fair has opened its gates for another round of rides, shows and fried food.
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First case of West Nile virus in Alachua County confirmed
By Melissa Dukes | Oct. 16, 2013The Alachua County Health Department recently announced the year’s first case of locally acquired West Nile virus has been confirmed in a 64-year-old man.
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Alachua 'grandparents,' laid off thanks to government shutdown
By Hanna Marcus | Oct. 8, 2013As the days of government shutdown add up, Alachua County programs have begun to feel the effects on a local level.
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Alachua County among highest for Rabies cases in Florida this year, but most aren't from pets
By Emily Buchanan | Sep. 10, 2013Alachua County ranked among the highest for reported cases of rabies in animals this year, according to recently released data from the Florida Department of Health.
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HIV advocacy group receives funding to expand meetings beyond Alachua County
By Sam Schuyler | Sep. 10, 2013A local HIV advocacy group received renewed funding last week, so it can begin offering meetings outside of Alachua County.
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Alachua County government ranked most efficient in area
By Kayla Marcus | Sep. 3, 2013The county government was recently as ranked the most-efficient local government in the Gainesville area because of the way it spends its money.
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DMV and tax office merge proves good for residents, drivers
By Hanna Marcus | July 10, 2013When the Alachua County Department of Motor Vehicles closed its doors and merged with the Alachua County Tax Collector’s office in March, the effects of the change were uncertain.
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New Alachua County manager mindful of students
By Kelcee Griffis | July 10, 2013Alachua County has a new CEO.
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Animals up for free adoption in Gainesville this weekend
By Catherine Harris | May 27, 2013Hundreds of adoptable animals will be hoping for homes this weekend at the PetSmart on Archer Road.
