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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.
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Attempted butter-knife stabbing results in Gainesville man’s arrest
By Alexa Volland | May 13, 2013A Gainesville man was arrested Thursday night on charges of attempting to stab his aunt and uncle when they refused to give him extra cash.
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County Commission passes wage-theft ordinance Tuesday
By Kelcee Griffis | Apr. 16, 2013The Alachua County Commission passed the wage recovery ordinance during a special meeting Tuesday night.
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Alachua County keeps it clean Saturday
By Patricia Potestades | Apr. 4, 2013Keep Alachua County Beautiful is recruiting volunteers to participate in the Great American Cleanup on Saturday.
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Alachua County Commission discusses wage-theft ordinance
By Kelcee Griffis | Mar. 26, 2013To give Alachua County residents a local resource to receive overdue paychecks, the Alachua County Commission is formulating the Wage Recovery Ordinance.
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Citizens feel heat at Fire Academy
By Alexa Asendorf | Mar. 10, 2013Eight Gainesville residents got a firsthand look at what it takes to be a firefighter during Gainesville Fire Rescue’s Second Annual Citizens Fire Academy on Saturday.
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ASO officials honored in ceremony
By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 28, 2013After about five months of training with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Kyle Reedy can call himself a deputy sheriff.
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City candidates talk transportation, park plan during forum
By Billy Kennedy | Feb. 24, 2013Gainesville city election candidates discussed transportation needs, the closing of a former jail and building renovations during a forum Saturday afternoon.
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Valentine’s pet adoptions spread love
By Alex Harris | Feb. 10, 2013The Alachua County Animal Services wanted its furry friends to find love in time for Valentine’s Day.
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On first anniversary, responders reflect on I-75 crash
By Chris Alcantara | Jan. 28, 2013It was in the early hours of Jan. 29, 2012 when Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Todd Kelly received a call about an accident on Interstate 75 in Paynes Prairie State Park.
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Task force busts suspected drug dealers
By Kathryn Varn | Jan. 24, 2013The Gainesville-Alachua County Drug Task Force arrested two men and recovered drugs, money and guns from a northeast Gainesville home Wednesday.
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Female inmates care for dogs
By Ben Baumer | Jan. 22, 2013Female inmates at the Alachua County Jail will take care of stray dogs as part of a rehabilitation program beginning in February.
