Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalates oil prices
Feb 28, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last Thursday has roiled the oil market, with crude spiking briefly to over $100 per barrel of crude oil (bbl) before settling […]
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalates oil prices
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last Thursday has roiled the oil market, with crude spiking briefly to over $100 per barrel of crude oil (bbl) before settling […]
Trimark purchases bottom half of Seagle Building
Feb 28, 2022
A Gainesville real estate developer and property management firm recently purchased the first six floors of the historic Seagle Building in downtown Gainesville. Trimark Properties bought […]
Local salon owner teaches how to ‘crush boxes’
Feb 27, 2022
Michele Holloway never set out to own a salon, but in May, Eden Michele Salon off of NW 43rd Street will celebrate its sixth anniversary. Growing […]
Florida, U.S. gas prices climb amid world tensions
Feb 22, 2022
Tensions over Russia’s potential invasion of Ukraine are affecting the oil market and driving gas prices up throughout the United States. The national average for a gallon […]
5.11 Tactical to set up shop in Gainesville
Feb 18, 2022
A new tactical store, 5.11 Tactical, is scheduled to open in Gainesville this summer, selling full apparel and gear directly to community users. Butler Enterprises announced […]
Gainesville gas prices continuing to rise
Feb 14, 2022
The national average price for a gallon of gas rose sharply last week to $3.48—four cents more than a week ago—while local prices grew at a […]
Paris continues family work under golden arches
Feb 13, 2022
Calvin Paris comes from a line of entrepreneurs. His grandmother owned a motel in Jacksonville, and his grandfather had a barbershop. His mother and father worked […]
Fresh cut meat sold Fridays at UF
Feb 11, 2022
Retail manager Thomas Estevez makes a quick lap around the University of Florida Meat Processing Center store to check on how the pork and beef cuts […]
Cricket Wireless campaign features Eastside grad
Feb 11, 2022
Cricket Wireless recently chose a former Eastside and Florida A&M University (FAMU) grad as one of four entrepreneurs from across the country to spotlight in its […]
Florida gas prices surge higher
Feb 7, 2022
Blustery winter weather and geopolitical tensions are helping drive up the price of oil, which is now in the low-$90s per barrel and nearly $30 more […]
Keepers send 20 million bees to CA almond farms
Feb 7, 2022
Just like worker bees themselves, three beekeepers and a truck driver went into loading mode early Saturday evening in Newberry. They picked just the right time […]
Private payrolls sink in January
Feb 2, 2022
Companies in the United States had fewer workers on their payrolls last month for the first time since December 2020. The Automatic Data Processing (ADP) National […]
T-Yummi Cafe to open in Butler North
Feb 2, 2022
T-Yummi Café plans to celebrate its grand opening in Butler North on Feb. 27. The official ceremonial ribbon-cutting and photo opportunity will start at 10 a.m., […]
Greater GNV Chamber launches new program
Feb 1, 2022
The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will launch a new program for young professionals with a Thursday kickoff event in Celebration Pointe at 5:30 p.m. […]
West End golf developer submits latest application
Feb 1, 2022
While the cement marker at the former 18th hole at West End Golf Club sits buried in dead 7-foot-tall weeds, a developer looking to fill in […]
Florida sees largest gas price hike in nation
Feb 1, 2022
Uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine is contributing to higher crude oil prices, which are closing in on $90 per barrel. Russia is a member of […]
Spurrier inspires crowd at Alachua Chamber gala
Jan 26, 2022
Former University of Florida head football coach Steve Spurrier raised $5,400 for the Alachua Chamber of Commerce before he even took the stage as the keynote […]
Bullseye’s to offer axe throwing in Lake City
Jan 26, 2022
If you need a way to rel-axe and shred some stress, Bullseye’s in Lake City has eight booths for you to choose from as well as […]
CareerSource receives $893K grant
Jan 25, 2022
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has awarded a grant worth more than $893,000 to CareerSource North Central Florida. Alachua County announced the “WIOA Get There Faster” grant […]
Tractor Supply to land in Hawthorne
Jan 19, 2022
Hawthorne will start seeing some activity along U.S. Highway 301 just south of town at the end of January as construction begins on a new Tractor […]
Gainesville to gain new nursing college
Jan 17, 2022
Galen College of Nursing will be opening a campus in Gainesville this spring. Galen College of Nursing and HCA Florida Healthcare made the announcement in a […]
Newberry’s Champions Park generates $11M in 2021
Jan 12, 2022
Newberry turned into a mecca for softball and baseball tournaments in 2021, drawing thousands of people to the area and generating more than $11 million in […]
Supply chain issues leave grocery shelves sparse
Jan 12, 2022
In an average year, U.S. grocery stores might have 5 percent to 10 percent of items out of stock. But according to Consumer Brands Association President […]
Record 4.5 million Americans quit jobs in November
Jan 5, 2022
The Labor Department reported that a record number of 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November, while employers posted 10.6 million job openings. Many analysts […]