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While homelessness may be up overall in North Central Florida, Alachua County reported a decrease in its homeless population thanks to shelters like GRACE Marketplace.
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Micanopy Community Center Providing Food, Literacy
At an event called “Burgers and Books,” the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Youth and Community Resource Unit gave out free grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and provided books for children and adults.
Read More »RTS Buses Could Possibly Gain Free Wi-Fi, City Commission Subcommittee Says
As part of the subcommittee’s goal to create more internet access for the University of Florida and Gainesville, the subcommittee also plans to extend free wireless service on Southwest Second Avenue from Southwest 13th Street to Main Street and eventually into Depot Park.
Read More »When The First Jewish Utopia In The U.S. Was Founded In Micanopy
A Jewish utopia was created near Micanopy in the early 1800s. Now, almost no evidence of this society remains.
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