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Area locations to celebrate July 4th
More than a dozen Fourth of July celebrations are on tap this coming week in North Central Florida. From Starke to Cedar Key, communities are set for parades, music and fireworks to mark the 248th anniversary of the birth of America’s independence. Here’s a list of events that are...
City of Alachua to host annual Independence Day celebration, Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America
The City of Alachua's annual Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Legacy Park Amphitheater The post City of Alachua to host annual Independence Day celebration, Largest Small-Town Fireworks Display in America appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
North Central Florida-area hospital ERs prepare for July 4th injury cases
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital warns about the risks of fireworks The post North Central Florida-area hospital ERs prepare for July 4th injury cases appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Tom Petty Park in Gainesville faces construction until summer 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Racquetball courts were demolished in Tom Petty Park on Monday. The courts were taken down to be replaced with eight new pickleball courts. This change comes after local residents were polled on what sport the space should be used for. Peter McNiece, the Wild Spaces &...
2024 Voter Guide: School Board of Alachua County. See how the candidates stack up
Primary election day is drawing near, and there are four candidates currently in the running for a seat on the Alachua County School Board. Because the race is nonpartisan, the seats will be decided during the Aug. 20 primary election. There are two candidates up for reelection, and two qualified challengers. Read a breakdown...
DeSantis vetoes all state arts and culture funding, leaving local organizations with uncertain futures
CORRECTION: The article has been updated to reflect that the Gainesville City Commission is in recess until July 15. The Alligator incorrectly reported that the city was in recess until July 12. In late May, Gainesville Fine Arts Association Executive Director Katy Lemle was gearing up for the gallery’s next...
New Gainesville TV program, “GNV On The Move,” debuts this month
The City of Gainesville premieres its monthly, 30-minute television program, “GNV On The Move,” this Saturday, July 6, at 8 p.m. on Cox Cable Channel 12 and the City's streaming channels The post New Gainesville TV program, “GNV On The Move,” debuts this month appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County Commission discusses next steps for Truth and Reconciliation project, approves language access policy
At the June 25 Alachua County Commission meeting, the board discussed the next steps for their Truth and Reconciliation project and approved a language access policy. The post Alachua County Commission discusses next steps for Truth and Reconciliation project, approves language access policy appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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