Alligator staffers reunite in ‘ZOOMunion’ decades later
Stripping for tuition, the Jerry Seinfeld interview, hiding from a serial killer, chasing spot news from the scanner, that bench clearing fracas. If you worked at […]
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Alligator staffers reunite in ‘ZOOMunion’ decades later
Stripping for tuition, the Jerry Seinfeld interview, hiding from a serial killer, chasing spot news from the scanner, that bench clearing fracas. If you worked at […]
Winn-Dixie reverses course; will require face coverings at its stores
After saying it didn’t want to get involved in the issue on Sunday, Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie, changed its mind and joined several […]
Florida gas prices drop; cheapest July in 16 years and could slip lower this week
Florida gas prices slipped lower last week. The state average has declined a total of 3 cents in the past 11 days. “Fuel market watchers remain concerned about […]
We checked: Are people wearing face masks at businesses in Gainesville?
The National Retail Federation (NRF), the world’s largest retail trade association, is pushing retailers across the U.S. to adopt face mask requirements. That push started on […]
Mortgage rates at half-century low
The average for a 30-year fixed-rate home mortgage fell to 2.9 percent this week, according to Freddie Mac on Thursday. That’s the first time in 50 […]
Lowe’s adopts nationwide standard for customers to wear masks in all US stores
Lowe’s followed several other major businesses in the United States on Friday by announcing it is adopting a nationwide standard for all customers to wear masks […]
West End community proposes “green lung” idea to county commission
Alachua County Commission Chair Robert Hutchinson challenged a group of more than 60 Villages of West End homeowners fighting a rezoning application to come up […]
Publix, CVS join Walmart and Sam’s Club in requiring face masks
Publix Supermarkets and CVS Pharmacies joined a growing list of businesses requiring its customers to wear face coverings. Walmart and Sam’s Club made the announcement earlier […]
Blue Highway closes its Micanopy restaurant for one week after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Blue Highway Pizzeria, a popular restaurant in Alachua County with two locations in Micanopy and Jonesville, released the following statement on its Facebook page after […]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]