Walmart, Sam’s Club now requiring shoppers to wear face coverings
Jul 15, 2020
Beginning next week, Walmart and Sam’s Club will require customers at all of its US stores to wear face coverings, becoming the largest retailer to make […]
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Walmart, Sam’s Club now requiring shoppers to wear face coverings
Beginning next week, Walmart and Sam’s Club will require customers at all of its US stores to wear face coverings, becoming the largest retailer to make […]
Florida gas prices hold at 15-week highs
Jul 14, 2020
Florida gas prices are holding at near 15-week highs. For the 11th consecutive day, motorists have paid an average price of around $2.10 per gallon for […]
BOCC Chair to West End land owners: Give us a plan
Jul 14, 2020
Homeowners at the Villages of West End are hoping that the same members of the Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) who on July 14th will […]
West End residents prepare for battle against Gainesville developer
Jul 12, 2020
Villages of West End residents went door-to-door on Saturday (July12th) to hand out notices of a community meeting on Monday. “STOP West End Golf Course Rezoning,” […]
High Springs Farmers’ Market reopens in a new location next to City Hall
Jul 3, 2020
Autry Ellison says he has a big hand and he holds it up to show off a giant Atlantic white jumbo shrimp that is dangling above […]
Gas prices stall as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida
Jun 30, 2020
Florida gas prices increased by a penny last week, but any additional gains may be hard to come by, as Florida experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases. […]
Breaking News: Employees at four Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19
Jun 27, 2020
A Publix Super Markets spokesperson confirmed on June 27th that employees at four store locations in Gainesville have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Media Relations […]
West End homeowners band together to protect their backyard from developer
Jun 26, 2020
More than 30 homeowners who enjoyed West End Golf course as their backyard want to keep it that way. A week after receiving development plans submitted […]
Bronson Speedway owner responds to Bubba Wallace controversy
Jun 25, 2020
Ann Young, owner of the Bronson Speedway, released the following statement on the Bronson Speedway Facebook page: As Bronson Speedway’s sole owner, a woman in […]
Got coins? Local businesses might need them
Jun 23, 2020
When the economy shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coins stopped circulating and that has started to impact local businesses. The Federal Reserve […]
Florida gas prices hold at $2.02 per gallon
Jun 23, 2020
Florida gas prices have held steady through the past 10 days. The average price at the pump is $2.02 per gallon. The Gainesville region is averaging $2.09 […]
Alachua County real estate market sending mixed signals with May report
Jun 23, 2020
The May sales report is in and the data is sending mixed signals. May 2020 sales are down 28% compared to May 2019. “Even though closings […]
‘Grip it, rip it, sip it’ at new axe throwing bar coming soon to Gainesville
Jun 19, 2020
Entrepreneur Suzanne Gilbert says opening an axe throwing bar in Gainesville is an “ax-cellent” and “ax-iting” new venture. The former marketing executive and professional poker player […]
Developing Story: Plans submitted for 487-unit development at former West End Golf Club
Jun 17, 2020
The Alachua County Planning staff met with JBrown Professional Group on June 16th to discuss a proposed 487-residential unit development that includes an 80-room hotel. According to […]
2020 Spring Parade of Homes returning to Alachua County this weekend
Jun 17, 2020
The 2020 Spring Parade of Homes™ is kicking off this Saturday, June 20th at noon! Make plans to take a tour through the community. This year’s Spring Parade […]
Wawa opens its doors in Gainesville
Jun 17, 2020
Wawa, Inc. today announced the opening of its first store in Gainesville, located at 2373 SW Archer Road. Wawa’s newest store, its first in Alachua County, […]
High Dive returning in July
Jun 17, 2020
To all the loyal High Dive fans out there… After more than 3 months of closure due to COVID-19, the time has come to announce […]
Regal Cinemas reopening July 10
Jun 16, 2020
Regal announces plans for the reopening of theatres starting Friday, July 10. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures based on […]
Fuel prices stall on renewed COVID-19 concerns
Jun 16, 2020
Florida gas prices exceeded $2 a gallon last week, for the first time since March. The state average is now $2.02 per gallon, yet remains 51 cents […]
Ag commissioner blasts DeSantis for ignoring virus surge
Jun 16, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, with Florida reporting a record-high 2,783 new COVID-19 cases, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, offered the following statement […]
New Poetic Cuts Barbershop owner proud to carry on the tradition of Otto Duncan
Jun 15, 2020
Otto Duncan was a trailblazer. Over 60 years ago, he became the first African American licensed barber in the area. He served the High Springs community […]
DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to be paid for name, image, and likeness
Jun 14, 2020
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 646: Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights, authorizing certain intercollegiate athletes to earn compensation for the use of their names, images, […]
Florida gas prices heading towards $2 a gallon
Jun 9, 2020
Florida gas prices are rising. The state average is $1.90 per gallon – the most expensive in 9 weeks. While the average price increased only 2 cents […]
County clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 2 changes Emergency Order 20-25
Jun 4, 2020
The Alachua County Communications Office released the following statement clarifying how the State Executive Order 20-139 (moving Florida into Phase 2) changes County Emergency Order 20-25. Read […]