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If you’ve driven in downtown Gainesville recently, you may have noticed parking changes. Workers and customers have mixed reviews about the new paid parking system.
Read More »Parking changes bring challenges in downtown Gainesville
Gainesville Housing Authority seeks city partnership for affordable housing amid concerns of exclusivity
Gainesville took another step toward its bid to solve the affordable housing crisis with the City Commission voting to support creating a partnership with the local housing authority.
Read More »Gainesville voters prepare for special election
The special election for the Gainesville City Commission at-large Seat B is less than a week away. Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim A. Barton is optimistic about turnout.
Read More »Voters to decide between Chestnut and Howland for Gainesville City Commission seat
Voters will select the next Gainesville City Commission at-large Seat B on Tuesday, Jan. 25. The candidates in the special runoff election are Cynthia Chestnut and Matt Howland. Each expressed why they are the best choice for the position.
Read More »Rural broadband remains scarce across north central Florida. Here’s what that means for people without it
Several counties throughout North Florida have turned to speed tests to determine the areas of their region that most lack consistent internet.
Read More »Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1
Federal student loans will remain paused through May 1 and interest rates will remain at 0% during that period.
Read More »Gainesville women are using social media to turn hobbies into businesses
While COVID-19 has hindered some local businesses, another new frontier is thriving: social media.
Read More »Squishmallow craze hits Gainesville
Much like the Beanie Babies furor of the 1990s, the Squishmallow craze has been spreading across the country, including in Gainesville.
Read More »The charcuterie board business in north central Florida is raking in the cheddar
The hashtag “charcuterie” has 2.1 million posts on Instagram and 770 million views on TikTok. A Google search of charcuterie nets 75 million hits. Sales of pre-packed boards increased in 2020 by more than 40% over 2019, according to Michael Uetz, a principal of Midan Marketing.
Read More »Alachua County tourism rising to pre-COVID levels, but omicron could jeopardize that
Business owners share concerns about the omicron variant and how it might hamper the economic bounce-back experienced so far this year.
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