County wants businesses to enforce rules or be cited
Oct 6, 2020
Since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared on Oct. 2nd that cities and counties cannot collect on any fines resulting from noncompliance with COVID-19 emergency orders, […]
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County wants businesses to enforce rules or be cited
Since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared on Oct. 2nd that cities and counties cannot collect on any fines resulting from noncompliance with COVID-19 emergency orders, […]
City of Gainesville closes Lit at Midtown for occupancy violations; warns other businesses
Oct 5, 2020
On Saturday night, the City of Gainesville closed a local nightclub for occupancy violations and warned other businesses to follow rules despite the Phase 3 state […]
Gainesville firm wins NASA contract
Oct 2, 2020
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 […]
Florida gas prices drop for third consecutive week
Sep 29, 2020
Florida gas prices slipped even lower last week. The state average declined another 3 cents, dropping to $2.10 per gallon; though prices are closer to $2 or […]
County Commission Virtual Special Meeting to discuss Archer solar facility zoning
Sep 28, 2020
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 […]
High Springs Farmers Market reopening at new location in October
Sep 26, 2020
Friday October 2nd, the High Springs Farmers Market will finally move into their beautiful new home at the newly constructed High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion. The […]
Empire Strikes Back makes a 40th anniversary comeback at local Regal Cinemas
Sep 25, 2020
Tonight, “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” will roll that famous intro story on the screen as the orchestra plays that epic opening song. In […]
Amazon’s new delivery station in Gainesville is officially open for business.
Sep 25, 2020
Amazon welcomed associates inside the nearly 75,000 square-foot building for the first time this month to celebrate its first day of operation. The delivery station has already […]
Florida gas prices continue to tick down
Sep 23, 2020
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 […]
Florida gas prices slip despite Hurricane Sally
Sep 17, 2020
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 […]
Gilchrist County to vote on Sunday alcohol sales
Sep 14, 2020
Gilchrist County residents will vote Nov. 3rd on whether to allow alcohol sales within the county on Sundays. Currently, ordinance 6-1 reads: “No alcoholic beverages […]
State opens bars on September 14th and County steps up enforcement
Sep 12, 2020
As the latest from Tallahassee allows bars to open at the same time positive cases are spiking, the County’s new Order allows the County and other […]
Florida gas prices hit 6-month highs; but lowest Labor Day in 16 years
Sep 9, 2020
Florida gas prices jumped 13 cents early last week. Drivers are now paying the highest price for gasoline since March. “Florida drivers are now feeling the […]
Labor Day celebrates earning a living, but remember what work really means
Sep 7, 2020
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 […]
Florida gas prices hold steady after Hurricane Laura
Sep 3, 2020
Florida gas prices have held relatively steady since Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Gulf Coast. The region is home to nearly half of total petroleum refining capacity in […]
West End golfers and residents protest rezoning application from developer
Sep 1, 2020
More than three dozen golfers and residents of West End, Tioga and neighboring developments marched along Newberry Road in front of the now defunct West End […]
West End golfers, homeowners, fans of green space set to picket against rezoning
Aug 31, 2020
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, […]
Lockdown Rebound: Real Estate continues to thrive in Alachua County
Aug 25, 2020
Home sales activity in July was very positive and show that home sales were up by 10.6% year over year. In other good news, the average […]
Florida gas prices remain low as two storms target the gulf coast
Aug 25, 2020
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 […]
Wawa honors growth in Gainesville with doubleheader grand opening of two stores
Aug 21, 2020
Wawa, Inc. today announced the opening of two stores in Gainesville, with the first location at 2305 NW 13th Street offering a full-service traditional format with […]
Florida gas prices fall 4 cents; lowest in three weeks
Aug 18, 2020
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. Florida […]
UF Health alerts customers of data breach
Aug 18, 2020
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: As […]
West End homeowners lawyer-up to fight development of golf course
Aug 17, 2020
A community of homeowners that paid top dollar to live adjacent to a golf course are not backing down from the fight against a developer who […]
Florida gas prices back off from 20-week high; decline 3 cents per gallon last week
Aug 11, 2020
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 […]