Alachua County limits dental procedures to ‘urgent’
Mar 21, 2020
Alachua County issued an Order limiting dental procedures to urgent dental care only: “Dentists and those who practice under their license shall not perform any elective […]
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Alachua County limits dental procedures to ‘urgent’
Alachua County issued an Order limiting dental procedures to urgent dental care only: “Dentists and those who practice under their license shall not perform any elective […]
Gainesville puts restrictions into place for bus services
Mar 20, 2020
In order to help protect our community against the spread of COVID-19, the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transportation System will implement additional changes to bus routes […]
Community Foundation of North Central Florida restructures “Amazing Give” to fund relief efforts for area non-profits
Mar 20, 2020
Today, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida announced the launch of an emergency relief initiative to help sustain area nonprofits taxed by unprecedented strains on […]
Camp Run-A-Mutt offers pickups/deliveries for pet daycare and boarding
Mar 19, 2020
We opened our doors for business on December 16th. We are a completely cage-free daycare and boarding business with grooming right on site. We have over […]
Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19
Mar 18, 2020
The Humane Society of North Central Florida (HSNCF) is monitoring CDC guidelines and complying with all state and local mandates in regards to the outbreak of […]
Newberry declares State of General Emergency
Mar 18, 2020
The Newberry Commission agreed to enter a General State of Emergency on March 17th. “We know why we are all here,” Mayor Jordan Marlowe said as […]
High Springs declares State of Emergency
Mar 18, 2020
The City of High Springs declared a State of Emergency on March 17th and closed City Hall at 6 p.m. It will remain closed until April […]
City of Alachua closes most recreational services
Mar 18, 2020
The City of Alachua continues to monitor and take necessary precautions related to COVID-19. Our preparations are guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Newberry mayor will declare State of Emergency
Mar 17, 2020
Mayor Jordan Marlowe announced via social media on March 17 that he will be declaring a State of Emergency for the City of Newberry. “This afternoon, […]
Pet daycare center offers discount care and free pet pickup
Mar 17, 2020
Dogs Rule Owner Jill Davis is offering free transport of pups to her daycare center in Gainesville through May 1 in an effort to help out […]
Boost Alliance asks the community “How can we help during the coronavirus outbreak?”
Mar 16, 2020
We recognize that there is a lot of uncertainty, stress, and questions during this difficult time. We also know that our community is strong, resilient, and […]
Local businesses, churches, community organizations reaching out on social media to help families in time of need
Mar 14, 2020
Earth Pets of Gainesville Owners Joy Drawdy and Kat Smith are notifying customers via social media posts that they are happy to deliver any pet supplies […]
Art exhibition coming to Bell High School next month
Mar 11, 2020
Arts4All Florida is proud to announce a partnership with Gilchrist County Public Schools. Arts4All Florida, a not-for-profit organization, coordinates a statewide My Art My Way artist […]
Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions
Mar 10, 2020
Most of the St. Johns River Water Management District is seeing dry conditions, with 16 of its 18 counties experiencing a 12-month rainfall deficit, including three […]
Tumbling Creek Park has a new name
Mar 9, 2020
The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to celebrate the renaming of Tumblin Creek Park to Cora P. Roberson […]
Heading for home
Mar 8, 2020
It’s been a long time coming. Years of fundraising, planning and praying. A congregation that has more than doubled in the last five years is biding […]
ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices features award-winning poet at Thomas Center this Sunday
Mar 7, 2020
Gainesville150!, the year-long commemoration of the City of Gainesville’s 1869 incorporation, is proud to partner with ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices to present the award-winning, Baltimore poet […]
WayWard Fox a Sly, Flavorful Addition to Downtown Area Restaurant Scene
Mar 7, 2020
Steve Grimes has worked in restaurants in Japan, Thailand, New York City, Jamaica and now Gainesville. At each stop, he’s embraced the local cuisine and taken […]
ADA improvements complete on Bo Diddley Plaza
Mar 6, 2020
Come enjoy the recent improvements! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to […]
CCOA hosting affordable housing event for seniors
Mar 6, 2020
To all our Neighbors: Affordable housing for all residents is a leading concern for our community. We know many people have many different ideas about housing, […]
The mystery of Newnans Lake
Mar 5, 2020
Almost 20 years ago, a long drought exposed a treasure trove deep in Newnan’s Lake near Gainesville. At the bottom of the lake, a high school […]
Palmetto & Pine: A place to balance work, education and childcare
Mar 4, 2020
Palmetto & Pine Owner Dallas Brown puts forth this mission: “To empower parents by creating a safe space to maintain a sense of self and productivity […]
Shamrock McShane shaking it up with one-man Shakespeare show
Mar 4, 2020
About the Author Noel Leroux is the publisher of gainesvilledowntown.com, a website dedicated to covering all things downtown. His mission is to inform, entertain and engage readers with compelling […]
Grove Street Farmers Market makes its debut
Mar 3, 2020
Chef Rick Welch is stoked about the new Grove Street Farmers Market which opened March 2 near the corner of NW Fourth Street and Tenth Avenue […]