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Alachua County Public Schools is providing children up to the age of 18 free food until July 22.
Read More »Habitat for Humanity unveils new house in Greater Duval neighborhood in Gainesville
In the Greater Duval neighborhood of Gainesville, a new home was built and dedicated to an honorable member of Habitat for Humanity's Homeownership Program.
Read More »The baby formula shortage could be temporary, experts say, and here’s how Floridians can get through it
The baby formula shortage might be hitting Florida as hard or worse as any other part of the country.
Read More »Pace Center for Girls and a local artist unveiled a mural promoting safe driving
A new piece of art in Gainesville is aiming to promote a safer community and push people's attention toward the impacts of distracted driving.
Read More »Increased fuel prices are affecting some delivery services
For example, the Edible Arrangements Gainesville location is limiting its delivery radius.
Read More »Gainesville, Alachua County commissioners talk taxes and funding for Wild Space Public Places and infrastructure
Alachua County and City of Gainesville commissioners held a joint meeting on Monday regarding the next taxation period and funding of Wild Space Public Places and Infrastructure.
Read More »Gainesville-area Christmas tree growers not impacted as badly this year as elsewhere in US
This year, Gibbs Christmas Tree Farm Fraser firs are ranging from $50 to $160, depending on their size. Gibbs Christmas Tree Farm had to raise its sale prices because the price of trees increased from last year.
Read More »Children ages 5 to 11 can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Alachua County
According to UF Health spokesperson Ken Garcia, the vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 is supplied in separate vials, which have a different concentration after being prepared. The second dose is given 21 days later. Elementary school parent Kerri O’Malley says she doesn’t believe that her children’s teachers have …
Read More »Having network issues? Alachua County’s IT Department is replacing the system
Alachua County's network was down on Monday. Now the county is replacing the entire system.
Read More »Buy a pumpkin and help feed villages in Guatemala during the spooky season
Gainesville Church of God is hosting its annual Buy a Pumpkin, Feed a Child charity event to give back to children in Guatemala.
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