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Business

Framing shop transitions to new management

Jun 11, 2022
Karen Kearney has yet to encounter an unframable object, from hole-in-one golf balls to piano wire and shattered glass taken from Hitler’s home in Germany. More […]
Government + Politics

DeSantis fills Alachua County commission seat

Jun 9, 2022
Less than two years after losing to former Commissioner Mary Alford in the November 2020 election, Raemi Eagle-Glenn will fill Alford’s vacant seat on the Alachua […]
Local News

Lake City fires search firm, still seeks manager

Jun 7, 2022
The Lake City Council switched plans at its Monday evening meeting in its search for a new city manager that has lasted 11 months.  After two […]
Government + Politics

Origis, Archer residents reach solar agreement

Jun 6, 2022
Nearly a year after Alachua County denied a permit to Origis Energy, the company has partnered with the Archer residents that opposed its proposed solar farm.  […]
Covid-19

DeSantis opens funds to ACPS, 11 other schools

Jun 3, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday moved to give a reprieve to 12 school districts that kept mask mandates during the 2021-2022 school year—including Alachua County Public […]
Local Living

Birders kick off 19th annual June Challenge

Jun 3, 2022
June brings the start of summer for many and the beginning of the June Challenge for birders across Alachua County and Florida.  The Alachua Audubon Society […]
Government + Politics

GNV commission moves forward on election amendment

Jun 2, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission decided Thursday to move forward with a proposed charter amendment that would extend the timeline to host a special election after a […]
Government + Politics

Gainesville to discuss charter officers, amendment

Jun 1, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission will tackle a crowded agenda on Thursday as items trickle forward from the commission’s canceled meeting on May 19.  The city stopped […]
Government + Politics

ACFR staff shortages force Rescue 24 offline

May 31, 2022
Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) will take Rescue 24, located at Station 24 off of NW 143rd Street, offline starting on Wednesday unless current staff and […]
Education

Gilchrist County ambassador program finds footing

May 31, 2022
From Future Farmers of America to Gaming Club and Hi-Q Academic Teams, Gilchrist County schools provide a variety of club opportunities, and a new club looks […]
Local Living

YMCA camps return to Hawthorne after decade gap

May 30, 2022
The YMCA of North Central Florida will conduct youth summer camps this year in Hawthorne and Micanopy, reviving summertime programming in rural areas.  Hawthorne Mayor Jacquelyn […]
Government + Politics

Gainesville finances language access programs

May 26, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission backed up a March motion on Thursday by approving up to $500,000 to begin a language line for the city, translate city […]
Business

Sweet Dreams to relocate, expand this summer

May 26, 2022
Sweet Dreams Homemade Ice Cream of Gainesville will relocate this summer to start selling an expanded menu of homemade ice cream, popsicles, baked goods and other […]
Government + Politics

BOCC approves 474 acres of development districts

May 24, 2022
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved two separate community development districts at its regular meeting on Tuesday after the developer signed an agreement […]
Education

Glen Springs hosts chess challenge for students

May 24, 2022
Bishops and pawns flew across the cafeteria on Tuesday at Glen Springs Elementary School as around 400 K-5th grade students participated in the 2022 Chess Challenge.  […]
Government + Politics

Newberry, BOCC look to continue joint support

May 24, 2022
The City of Newberry hosted the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on Monday evening for a joint meeting that focused on major upcoming projects […]
Local Living

Newberry festival crowns new seed spitting champ

May 21, 2022
The City of Newberry held its 77th annual watermelon festival—and the nation’s longest-running watermelon festival—on Saturday at the CountryWay Town Square, crowning a new Watermelon Queen […]
Business

Drummond Community Bank acquired in $173M merger

May 20, 2022
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida has announced its acquisition of Drummond Community Bank in a merger that is valued at $173.2 million.  Based in Chiefland, Drummond […]
Local News

Hawthorne, county discuss wastewater project

May 18, 2022
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a joint meeting with the Hawthorne City Commission on Tuesday evening to discuss local priorities like wastewater […]
Government + Politics

Gainesville commission cancels Thursday meeting

May 18, 2022
The City of Gainesville has canceled Thursday’s regular meeting after three commissioners tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of last week. The city canceled six […]
Local Living

Newberry Watermelon Festival to run Saturday

May 17, 2022
Newberry will form the center of the watermelon world this Saturday for the 77th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival—complete with parade, pageants, craft and carnival games.  There […]
Crime

More residential gunfire hits Lake City

May 17, 2022
The Lake City Police Department (LCPD) responded to gunfire at a residence around NW Galloway Place at 10:02 p.m. on Monday.  According to an LCPD press […]
Local Living

Good News Arts to host benefit gala

May 17, 2022
Art and wine, food and prizes. Good News Arts will provide it all at Paint the Night, its first benefit gala, on May 21 from 8 […]
Government + Politics

Gainesville cancels meetings for COVID precaution

May 16, 2022
The City of Gainesville has canceled six meetings this week after the mayor and two commissioners tested positive for COVID-19. City Manager Cynthia Curry sent an […]
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