Alachua News

About thirty firefighters from North Central Florida are down in Central Florida helping to battle those flames. via WCJB

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The Florida Department of Education has released the 2008 Florida Comprehensive Test, or FCAT, scores for writing for grades 4, 8 and 10 today. via Panama City News Herald

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“Land sales experts continue to indicate that increases in the value of Florida agricultural lands were primarily due to a strong nonagricultural demand for land and that farmland ownership was investment-based, not income-based”

Agricultural worth rose sharply in South Florida in 2007; was much spottier in North Florida. via The Ledger

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“They have a positive impact on our region in many ways, including innovation, the creation of jobs and contribution to community growth and development.”

May 8, 2008 - Ernst & Young LLP has announced the finalists for the 2008 Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneur Of The Year. via Med Ad News

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“It tore the entire roof off of it and scattered it over about 250 yards”

Around the Region The Associated Press 1 dead, 1 critically hurt after head-on crash A head-on collision in Gilchrist County left a Chiefland man dead and a Trenton man critically injured Monday, the Florida ... via Gainesville.com

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“My assumption is they would be available as soon as session is over.”

The controversial deal to bring commuter rail to Orlando may need to be renegotiated as lawmakers moved toward a largely symbolic change in how much the state would pay CSX Transportation. via HeraldTribune.com

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“That road is really kind of boring, especially in the middle of night, and we weren't expecting anything”

Fatal crash snarls I-75 traffic for 12 hours By KAREN VOYLES Sun staff writer An early-morning crash between two semis Saturday left both drivers dead, started a fire that lasted for hours and snarled ... via Gainesville.com

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“The only thing to do is to fight back. This keeps our sanity to fight the battle we've been thrown into. It's like a cruel game.”

Family struggling with dystonia Rick and Michelle Staab of Alachua were constantly looking for signs. via Gainesville.com

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“It's not welfare for trains. It's a fair and equitable way, and a cheap way, to build commuter rail.”

Senate committee's OK sets stage for showdown between 2 competing bills. TALLAHASSEE A controversial deal that would bring commuter rail to Orlando took a major step toward final legislative approval Tuesday ... via The Ledger

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Hole in heart of town Every day, thousands of vehicles and pedestrians pass the corner of University Avenue and 13th Street - making it one of the Family struggling with dystonia Rick and Michelle Staab of ... via Gainesville.com

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