Country Kitchen owner Lajuanna Jones' favorite order to serve up is a concoction she calls Tony's Slop.  Read more

GAINESVILLE — University of Florida Health faculty and staff today began receiving a vaccine developed by Moderna, the second of two authorized vaccines upon which rest the hopes of ending a r… Read more

Florida gas prices are drifting lower, after reaching a 2-month high of $2.16 per gallon more than a week ago. Prices at the pump declined an average of 2 cents per gallon in the past week."It… Read more

Downtown High Springs merchants will present the 2020 Holiday Shop & Art Walk on Saturday, December 19th from 11am to 6pm throughout historic downtown High Springs. Read more

GAINESVILLE, FL - The membership of SunState Federal Credit Union recently voted to convert the credit union’s charter from federal to state. Read more

Florida gas prices increased last week, as was forecast in last week’s AAA Gas Price Brief. The state average is now nearly 13 cents more than a week ago.  Read more

The City of Newberry took another step toward promoting the sports tourism industry by approving a Special Exception application that will allow a luxury RV resort to be built across from the … Read more

In response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and to recognize the significant efforts of the front-line responder and health care community, Starbucks announced today that it will offer a … Read more

Floridians who took a holiday road trip last week found the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices in 12 years. Florida gas prices averaged $2.03 per gallon on Thanksgiving Day. That was 40 cents less… Read more

The Center Square - The Walt Disney Co. is planning to layoff about 4,000 more employees than it initially reported to the federal government because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

The Center Square – Florida’s $90 billion tourism industry will begin to rebound about mid-2021 with the number of visitors forecast to be near pre-pandemic levels in 2022, state analysts project. Read more

TIOGA – You know you’re going through a tough year when someone you don’t even know sends you $200 for groceries. Yet that’s exactly what happened to Stacy Varn. Read more

Fuel prices increased last week after another round of COVID-19 vaccine news. News reports promoting the efficacy of these vaccines have spurred optimism within the fuel market that fuel deman… Read more

The Center Square – An estimated 1 million Canadians spend up to six months wintering in the Sunshine State, contributing an estimated $6.5 billion to Florida’s economy. Read more

Florida gas prices inched lower last week. The state average declined by only 1-cent. After previously declining by margins of 3-4 cents, this was the smallest weekly decline in a month.  Read more

A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at 6 p.m. during a neighborhood… Read more

Florida's gas price plunge continued last week. The state average has declined 36 consecutive days for a total discount of 19 cents. It now appears the state average is on the verge of falling… Read more

 Florida gas prices sank to their lowest level since June. The state average dropped 4 cents last week to an average price of $2.05 per gallon. Gas prices are on a 29-day streak of declines, a… Read more

The Center Square – If a thin margin holds, Florida voters Tuesday were poised to narrowly approve a constitutional amendment requiring the state’s minimum wage to increase to $10 an hour next… Read more

Wawa, Inc. today announced the opening of its new store, located at 1007 East University Ave., in Gainesville. Wawa’s newest store will provide customers with access to necessary supplies, fue… Read more

Florida drivers get a treat before Halloween, this year. Prices at the pump are falling around the state, sinking to their lowest level in nearly a month.  "Sub-$2 gas prices are beginning to … Read more

Plans for a  cell tower to be built between Newberry and High Springs were approved back in July, and now a permit has been granted. Read more

Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville is brewing up candy beers to satisfy adult trick or treaters' sweet toothed customers. Read more

Florida gas prices declined for the 15th consecutive day, Sunday. During the time the state average declined a total of 7 cents. Earlier this month, gas prices averaged around $2.20 per gallon… Read more

 Florida gas prices declined three cents last week. Pump prices are trending lower even as Hurricane Delta made landfall along the Gulf Coast refinery region. "It's still a little early to kno… Read more

This Order was released to clarify what is currently in place in the County's Emergency Order in light of recent actions by the Governor. Businesses are still required to post "masks required"… Read more

Florida gas prices jumped an average of 10 cents per gallon last week. This was the fourth consecutive month that began with higher gas prices; each one with an average increase of 7-12 cents.  Read more

NASA has selected Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. as one of three firms to provide architecture-engineer (A/E) services for civil engineering infrastructure, equipment, and facilities at … Read more

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The Alachua County Commission will conduct a virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. to conduct a hearing for a Special Exception to allow a solar facility to be built in Archer. Read more

Tonight, "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back," will roll that famous intro story on the screen as the orchestra plays that epic opening song. Read more

Florida drivers saw another round of discounts at the pump last week.  The state average declined 4 cents per gallon, for a total discount of 7 cents in the past two weeks.The average price fo… Read more

Florida gas prices were drifting lower while Hurricane Sally's attack on the gulf coastline. Ten crude oil refineries, with a total processing capacity of 2.64 million barrels per day (more th… Read more

Florida gas prices jumped 13 cents early last week. Drivers are now paying the highest price for gasoline since March. Read more

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. employment is dire. Economists estimate that 1 in 5 workers have lost their jobs. As a result, many people are finding it difficult to keep a roof o… Read more

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West End resident and avid golfer Susie Prewitt likes to tell the story of the hole in one she got at West End Golf course. Prewitt, who just celebrated her 78th birthday, said she has been ch… Read more

Florida gas prices continue to drift lower, even as two tropical systems move toward the gulf coast. The state average price for gasoline is $2.07 per gallon, yet drivers in some Florida citie… Read more

Florida gas prices dropped four cents last week. The state average has now declined the past 15 consecutive days for a total discount of six cents.  Read more

UF Health, in a letter to its customers, announced a data breach incident that occurred through a software contractor. In its letter, UF Health writes: Read more

 Florida gas prices are beginning to trickle down lower. Retail prices are backing off from the 20-week high of nearly $2.16 per gallon, which was set eight days ago.  Read more

The Center Square – A quadfecta of factors is merging into one bottom-line reality for Florida’s 6.2 million property insurance policyholders: significant rate hikes await when they next renew… Read more

Florida gas prices increased 10 cents last week. The state average price of $2.16 per gallon is the most expensive in 20 weeks, and the highest state average in the southeastern United States. Read more

Florida drivers saw another week of declining prices at the pump. The state average dropped 2 cents last week. Now drivers are paying an average price of $2.06 for a gallon of regular unleaded.  Read more

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for August 2020. This program is being offered by Dr. Tatiana Sanchez, Commerci… Read more

McDonald's joined a growing list of businesses requiring its customers to wear face coverings inside its restaurants. Read more

First step in converting 75 acres of greens into 487 residential units and a hotel: host a "neighborhood workshop." Read more

After saying it didn't want to get involved in the issue on Sunday, Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie, changed its mind and joined several other major retailers and, start… Read more

Florida gas prices slipped lower last week. The state average has declined a total of 3 cents in the past 11 days.  Read more

Lowe's followed several other major businesses in the United States on Friday by announcing it is adopting a nationwide standard for all customers to wear masks or face coverings when shopping… Read more

Publix Supermarkets and CVS Pharmacies joined a growing list of businesses requiring its customers to wear face coverings. Walmart and Sam's Club made the announcement earlier this week. Read more