Alachua Greens grows and delivers leafy produce to local establishments as far as St. Augustine. Though he owns the business with his wife, Lisa Sanders, a doctor at the University of Florida, the farm is, for the most part, a one-man operation. Patrick Gruninger does everything from planting the peat moss plugs to cleaning out the algae.

The Publix Super Market at Tower Square is slated for demolition and reconstruction. The proposed plan, currently under review by Alachua County, would replace the 30-year-old building.

The Alachua County Board of Commissioners will decide whether to grant WildFlowers Music Park a temporary use permit at a meeting scheduled for Feb. 10. This permit would grant WildFlowers the ability to host and operate a planned festival.

Palatka businesses say they are optimistic for growth despite 2025's inflation and recent tariffs.

Bowie Pizza celebrated its grand opening in Gainesville, showcasing a two-day fermented dough process and Brazilian-inspired flavors that set its pizza apart from other pizza restaurants in the area.

The series opened Dec. 12 and featured a themed market every weekend. Sunday marked the last day of the series, titled “The Finale.”

Grove Galleria’s expanded space offers rotating storefronts for artists and creatives and held a soft opening this weekend.

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Food insecurity in Alachua County is higher than the 14.4 % average across the Sunshine State, and it's an area of focus for one local entrepreneur.

From home bakeries to hat-making to third spaces, Gainesville’s small business scene thrives on passion and perseverance. Owners were motivated by their visions and dreams. And what they found was a supportive local community.