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Alachua News

Local news for Alachua, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

19 hrs ago | WCJB

Alachua Co. Fire Ban

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

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Monday May 12 | Panama City News Herald

FCAT results released

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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Saturday May 10 | The Ledger

Citrus Groves' Values Sweeten

“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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Thursday May 8 | Med Ad News

Finalists Announced for 2008 Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneur Of The Year

“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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Friday May 2 | Gainesville.com

Around the Region

“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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Wednesday Apr 30 | HeraldTribune.com

Commuter rail deal faces stern test

“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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Monday Apr 28 | Gainesville.com

Fatal crash snarls I-75 traffic for 12 hours

“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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Saturday Apr 26 | Gainesville.com

Family struggling with dystonia

“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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Thursday Apr 24 | The Ledger

Railroad Deal Rolls Closer to Approval

“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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Tuesday Apr 22 | Gainesville.com

Police seize $1.4M in crack cocaine

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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Alachua, Florida is located in Alachua County and is part of the Gainesville Metro Area. Zip codes in Alachua include 32615, and 32616.