The Floridan was one of many local businesses and attractions in St. Augustine that prepared for the worst when Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his first statewide shutdown order on March 17, 2020.

Henry, a 4,600-pound Indian rhinoceros, celebrated his 40th birthday at Carson Springs Wildlife in northeast Alachua County, his home for the last 5 years.

The Instagram profile of DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers looks like a Spongebob Squarepants fan page. The clever burger business has sought to capitalize on the Nickelodeon nostalgia by attempting to equate its burgers with the cartoon’s adoringly famous “Krabby Patties.” But an animated sea sponge doesn’t make DJ’s burgers. Instead, …

Despite the nationwide “shecession” being observed in the last year, several female-owned firms in Alachua County continue to thrive under the circumstances, including Chase Morris.