A group of government and business leaders from Alachua and Marion counties came together Thursday with an ambitious goal: Put together a proposal to increase development of broadband capabilities into rural areas. | Gainesville.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville, FL

OCALA - A group of government and business leaders from Alachua and Marion counties came together Thursday with an ambitious goal: Put together a proposal to increase development of broadband capabilities into rural areas.

The potential payoff? An estimated $50 million to $75 million in federal economic stimulus dollars. The challenge? Get organized in less than a week and draft a compelling proposal by Aug 15...