Gainesville’s RTS sees ridership drop by half a million in six months amid route cuts

Gainesville Regional Transit System has lost roughly half a million passengers in the first six months following route reductions, according to new figures. Despite the decline, the city is moving forward with plans for a new transit station on Tower Road.

Sources: Mainstreet Daily News

High Springs to weigh fire and police department cuts at Thursday workshop

High Springs officials are scheduled to discuss the future of the city’s fire and police departments at a workshop this Thursday. The meeting comes amid pushback from residents opposed to potential service cuts, with concerns heightened by ongoing wildfires and drought conditions in the region.

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Sources: Mainstreet Daily News