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Counties, state making progress over Medicaid billing problem; lawsuit still looms
TALLAHASSEE — County officials across Florida say they appreciate a new level of openness with the state regarding a long-running dispute about unpaid Medicaid bills.
Tuesday | Naples Daily News
Lee clerk, other government agencies add advertising to their public websites
Lee County Clerk of Courts Charlie Green just added national advertising to his office's website through Google ads in hopes of luring local advertisers.
Tropical Storm Beryl drenches Florida and Georgia
The effects of Tropical Storm Beryl will continue with periods of heavy rain and gusty winds through Tuesday.
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Florida Highway Patrol is warning drivers about hazardous conditions on roads in Alachua County from wildfire smoke.
More than half of Alachua County highschoolers outperform state peers on FCAT
The Florida Department of Education reportedA Alachua County high school students outperformed their peers statewide on the new FCAT biology and geometry tests.
Just in time for a long, hot Memorial Day weekend, the Santa Fe River has come down with a case of "summer slime." I visited O'Leno State Park this past weekend, and it was pretty depressing.
School bus driver cited for crash
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that 63-year-old Molly Roberts was driving the Alachua County school bus through an intersection Tuesday afternoon, failing to respect to the SUV's right of way.
Taking the initiative on some undercover drug investigations has earned Bobby White officer of the month honors for June at the Gainesville Police Department.
Florida kicks off summer nutrition program
During the school year, more than 1.6 million Florida students depend on free or reduced price school meals.A When school lets out for summer break, many of these students no longer have access to a nutritional meal.
Republic Services hosts grand opening of recycling center
Republic Services opened the newly constructed $6.5 million facility Tuesday morning with tours and a ceremonial flipping of the switch.
One issue is on Archer Road - Ruby had hoped an extra westbound lane would be built to relieve the afternoon commute.
GreaterJaxa Salutes Memorial Day
Unlike Veterans Day, which while widely celebrated in the South is considered mostly a northerner's holiday, the southern tradition of celebrating a military memorial day dates back at least to 1866.
FCAT scores affecting more than just students
In a reaction to dramatically lower-than-expected FCAT writing scores from fourth, eighth, and tenth grade students, the Florida Board of Education lowered the passing score.
Teachers coping with standardized tests
Teachers deal with many challenges every day. The recent fiasco with the FCAT writes scores attests to that.
Harn presents exhibition of Alachua County's self-taught artists
GAINESVILLE, Fla.- This summer the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will explore the thought-provoking work of artists living and working around Gainesville.
Sink hole in forces family to leave
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - A family in Gainesville packing up and moving out after a sinkhole opened up behind their home.
What's in a Name? - Bob Hill Springs
So, you've probably heard of Crystal Springs or even Salt Springs here in Pasco County, but have you ever heard of Bob Hill Springs? Located in a hammock about 600 feet north of the Pasco-Hernando County line, the little Bob Hill Springs is privately owned by the Holiday Springs RV Resort , which converted the surrounding property into a modern ... (more)
House meets sinkhole in Jonesville
A gigantic 80 by 40 foot sinkhole opened up in Jonesville, Florida late Friday night.
Sinkhole forces Gainesville family out
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. -- The backyard where Robert Matheny watched his children play is almost gone.
Alachua County sink hole growing
The large sink hole, located near 11958 Southwest 5th Avenue, forced people to evacuate on Saturday.
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