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The site of a former U.S. Army Reserve Center in northeast Gainesville is set for a renovation after sitting unused for most of the last nine years.
Read More »Once Empty, US Army Reserve Center Land Gets Unique Park Update
What Will A Revamped Duval Community Look Like?
Residents met this week to try and figure it out, as changes are coming to Duval Park and the Clarence R. Kelly Community Center.
Read More »Home Sale Prices Jumped In Alachua County In 2017
According to Florida Realtors Association, within the past year, the median sale price for a single-family home for sale in Alachua County has risen from $185,500 in January 2017 to $232,250 in January 2018, causing a 25.2 percent change within the year’s span.
Read More »Turkey Creek Golf Club Plans To Reopen In Fall 2018
Residents who live around the Turkey Creek Golf Club felt they were at a loss when the golf course closed almost seven years ago, but nearing their funding goal has brought new enthusiasm to the community.
Read More »Newberry Exploring Possibility Of Ag-Focused Research Park
Newberry officials are exploring the possibility of an agri-tech research park, and they say it would bring high-profile jobs to the community.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Takes First Step to Fixing Legacy Flood Issues
Flooding issues have persisted in certain parts of the county for years. Some residents have lost their homes to flooding multiple times.
Read More »Hotel Boom Or No? Either Way, Several More Planned For Gainesville
Nine hotels in the works, all of which are expected to open over the next year.
Read More »Driverless Shuttle Coming To Gainesville As Part Of The Smart City Initiative
Students and residents will be able to ride the shuttles, which will fit 12 people each and run in a loop every 10 to 20 minutes. The shuttles will be on their own route with stops in parts of SW 4th Ave., SW 13th St., SW 2nd Ave. and S. Main Street.
Read More »Alachua County Farms Recover Months After Hurricane Irma
Alachua county farms are finally recovering after damage sustained from Hurricane Irma.
Read More »Bikes 4 Vets Program Aids Veterans In The Gainesville Community
Bikes 4 Vets program in Gainesville provides free bicycles, supplies, and repairs through the Gainesville HONOR Center for Veterans to aid in rehabilitation and re-entry into society following military service.
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