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Florida’s foreclosure rate ranked worst in U.S. last year
By Wade Millward on January 18th, 2013 | Last updated: January 18, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Florida had the highest foreclosure rate last year, according to a Thursday report from RealtyTrac. One in 32 Florida houses, or 3.11 percent of the state’s houses, had at least one foreclosure filing.
Despite 33 Sweetbay closures, Gainesville location to remain open
By Vonecia Carswell on January 17th, 2013 | Last updated: January 18, 2013 at 11:57 am
Sweetbay Spokeswoman Nicole LeBeau said it was a tough decision to make, but claimed it would allow the company to grow.
Thrift Week encourages Floridians to start saving
By Michal Higdon on January 16th, 2013 | Last updated: January 16, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Thrift Week teaches the youth the value of a dollar.
Zaxby’s reports possible data breach
By Carolyn Brewster on January 15th, 2013 | Last updated: January 15, 2013 at 6:07 pm
A Zaxby’s in Gainesville was one of 14 Florida franchises to report potential credit and debit card information breaches.
Social media a possible avenue to gain employment
By Brittany Bassler on January 15th, 2013 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 2:11 pm
Until recently, college students have been warned to be cautious about the role of social media when it comes to the job search. Now, the National Association of Colleges and Employers says social media sites can be used in the favor of job seekers and as a way to help graduating students potentially land their next jobs.
Farmers in Florida turning to social media to reach consumers
By Dana Lewin on December 29th, 2012 | Last updated: December 17, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Without social media, one Gainesville farm might not have the land they need.
Consumer confidence steady
By Forrest Smith on December 28th, 2012 | Last updated: January 14, 2013 at 11:16 am
From University of Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence remained unchanged in December, according to a monthly University of Florida survey. December’s figure was 74, the same as the revised November reading. Overall confidence reached a post-recession peak in [...]
Possible Florida Power and Light rate raise sparks debate
By Chip Skambis on December 13th, 2012 | Last updated: December 13, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Florida Power and Light has requested to raise rates over the next few years.
Trader Joe’s opens in Gainesville
By Brianna Donet on December 12th, 2012 | Last updated: December 12, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Trader Joe’s, a national grocery store chain, made its debut in Gainesville at 8 a.m. to a crowd that braved the rain to line up outside the Butler Plaza location.
Credit card debt, identity theft rise during holiday season, financial adviser says
By Keighly Chambers and Kelly Price on December 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: December 3, 2012 at 3:30 pm
The holiday season may bring increased risk of identity theft or overspending. Experts recommend using debit versus credit cards, and to watch where and how they carry physical cards.
