Florida gas prices down 3 cents
Oct 14, 2020
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 […]
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Florida gas prices down 3 cents
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 […]
Junior golfers join other protesters at West End Golf Course property on Saturday
Oct 12, 2020
On a bustling Saturday morning more that 40 protesters anchored both sides of Newberry Road in front of the neglected West End Golf course property involved […]
County codes can’t address neglected West End
Oct 10, 2020
Back in October 2007 a reviewer of the then vibrant West End Golf course left the following comment on golflink.com, “Best shape in years. Also enjoy playing […]
BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county’s Emergency Order
Oct 10, 2020
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 […]
October opens with a 10 cent jump at the pump
Oct 7, 2020
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 […]
Breaking News: County Commission pulls the plug on Archer solar project
Oct 7, 2020
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners voted to deny the application for a special exception to allow a major utility project to build in Archer. Archer […]
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, […]
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 […]