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As new planned neighborhoods are underway in Gainesville, some residents in the area are worried about traffic issues.
Read More »Growth Of Gainesville Neighborhoods Causes Concern Among Residents
North Central Florida’s YMCA CEO Steps Down
John Bonacci, who has been working as CEO of the North Central Florida YMCA since 2012, has stepped down, the organization announced Thursday.
Read More »Completion Of Midtown Construction Pushed Back By 2 Months
The completion date of construction in Gainesville's Midtown area has been pushed back by two months — to late October from early September — because of labor shortages and unforeseen underground complications.
Read More »Congressman Ted Yoho Visits UF Health Cancer Center
Shands officials were able to give an in-depth look of what they were working on. UF Health Cancer Center doctors hope that this visit will bring awareness of the extensive research done at UF.
Read More »Alachua County To Consider Storm Water Runoff Tax
Alachua County is considering implementing an annual storm water assessment fee for unincorporated areas of the county. If imposed, the assessment will appear on homeowner's property tax bills in November.
Read More »GRACE Marketplace Opens Community Service Center For Its Residents
After 6 months of renovations, the center will offer veteran services, behavioral health care and assistance when applying for jobs.
Read More »Culture In Crisis
As luxury housing and chain stores replace mom and pop shops on University Avenue, Gainesville finds its culture at risk because of gentrification.
Read More »New UF Health Hospital Buildings Bring Specialization, Rooms
Construction of the two new UF Health Shands hospitals is ahead of schedule. The twin hospitals will bring more specialization in heart and cardiovascular diseases and neuromedicine units.
Read More »Construction Begins On New Gainesville Fire Station
Gainesville officials broke ground on Monday on the new Fire Station 1, which will replace the old station built in 1962 on South Main Street.
Read More »Gainesville’s Copper Monkey Sells On eBay For $80K
The 37-year run for the Copper Monkey restaurant and bar is set to come to an end. The Gainesville business across from the University of Florida has been purchased for $80,100 on eBay by a neighboring bar, the Rowdy Reptile, which isn't expected to retain the Copper Monkey brand.
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