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County Commission to consider $46 million sports complex plan at Celebration Pointe

Suzette Cook

Nov 13, 2020

Alachua County will consider opting in on a public private partnership for a proposed $46 millon mixed-use regional indoor sports events center at Celebration Pointe in […]

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Florida gas prices are lowest in five months; state average could drop below $2

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 11, 2020

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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 […]

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Gilchrist County voters say yes to Sunday alcohol sales referendum

Suzette Cook

Nov 9, 2020

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Gilchrist County residents are in favor of allowing alcohol sales on Sundays. Now it’s up to the Board of County Commissioners to decide the fate of […]

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Florida gas prices plunge to 4-month lows; more discounts expected

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 5, 2020

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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, […]

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Florida’s $15 minimum wage measure poised to pass

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 5, 2020

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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 […]

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County Building Department migrating to Citizenserve permitting software

Mainstreet Daily News

Nov 4, 2020

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The Alachua County Building Department will be migrating to its new building permitting software, Citizenserve, beginning Friday, November 6, and finishing Monday, November 9, 2020. The […]

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Farmers unite for annual Fall equipment auction in High Springs

Suzette Cook

Nov 2, 2020

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Auctioneer Matt Westmoreland and his son Colby are walking down the row of tractors as 2-year-old Bohie, Colby’s son, is “checking the oil” on each machine. […]

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20 nonprofits qualify for CARES Act funding

Suzette Cook

Nov 2, 2020

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Alachua County is moving forward with the disbursement of $46.9 million in Federal CARES Act dollars by adding public safety salary reimbursements and finalizing nonprofit applications. […]

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Wawa opens new Gainesville store

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 29, 2020

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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 […]

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Florida gas prices sink to lowest in nearly a month

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 27, 2020

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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. […]

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County approves permit for cell tower between Newberry and High Springs

Suzette Cook

Oct 26, 2020

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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. […]

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Swamp Head Brewery offers annual candy inspired beers on Oct. 24th drive thru style

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 23, 2020

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Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville is brewing up candy beers to satisfy adult trick or treaters’ sweet toothed customers. The beers will be available as […]

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Florida gas prices drop for 15 straight days

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 20, 2020

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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 […]

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Applicant for West End Golf rezoning asks for 60-day deferral

Suzette Cook

Oct 19, 2020

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The civil engineering firm representing a developer’s application for the rezoning of the former West End Golf property has requested a 60-day deferral in order to […]

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Florida gas prices down 3 cents

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 14, 2020

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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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Junior golfers join other protesters at West End Golf Course property on Saturday

Suzette Cook

Oct 12, 2020

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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 […]

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County codes can’t address neglected West End

Suzette Cook

Oct 10, 2020

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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 […]

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BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county’s Emergency Order

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 10, 2020

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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 […]

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October opens with a 10 cent jump at the pump

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 7, 2020

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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 […]

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Breaking News: County Commission pulls the plug on Archer solar project

Suzette Cook

Oct 7, 2020

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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 […]

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County wants businesses to enforce rules or be cited

Suzette Cook

Oct 6, 2020

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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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City of Gainesville closes Lit at Midtown for occupancy violations; warns other businesses

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 5, 2020

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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 […]

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Gainesville firm wins NASA contract

Mainstreet Daily News

Oct 2, 2020

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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 […]

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Florida gas prices drop for third consecutive week

Mainstreet Daily News

Sep 29, 2020

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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 […]