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Elections

Candidate in Gainesville takes on voting, diversity

When Maria del Rosario Palacios votes in Gainesville’s municipal election this November she’ll get to do something most folks never get to do: vote for herself on the ballot. But, there’s something even more unusual about this opportunity. Not only is she a candidate for Gainesville’s Ward 4 seat, this will also be her first time voting in an American election. Yes, her first time ever. Palacios only became a naturalized citizen in June of

Economy

One Gainesville woman’s dream will have a big impact on working parents

A new pre-school and daycare in Gainesville — started by an accountant with a degree in early childhood education following her dream — offers something a little different for working parents: evening hours. This means parents who work in fields like healthcare and hospitality — which often have irregular shifts and can require working evenings, weekends, and holidays — will have a safe, enriching place to send their young children while they work. Universal, high