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Despite the help from countries around the world, the U.S. this week hit a rate of 73% of stores being out-of-stock on baby formula.
Read More »Baby formula shortage is causing families to scramble in Florida and around the US
Vinyl still spins at Hear Again Records
Opened in 1994 as a CD and DVD store on West University Avenue, the store has changed locations and ownership. The independent business has not only evolved into the premier record store in Gainesville, but also a hub for music culture downtown.
Read More »Exclusive: Gator 1 Card mobile wallet integration in development
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Read More »Floridians looking for a way out under record-high fuel prices
According to AAA, the state average price for gasoline reached a record high of $4.71 per gallon on Thursday. The price per gallon has increased by over 60% compared to the same time last year.
Read More »Gainesville residents and city officials gather to strategize how to tackle affordable housing issues in the city
City officials and residents met Wednesday in Bo Diddley Plaza to discuss a plan for solving the city's affordable housing problem.
Read More »GPD reminds motorists about Florida law on excessive stereo noise
The Gainesville Police Department recently informed drivers about the enactment of a Florida Law which prohibits loud sound-making devices from vehicles. This law prohibits anyone in a motor vehicle near a church, school, or hospital from amplifying noise deemed plainly audible from 25 feet or more. Graham Glover, GPD public …
Read More »Will high gas prices affect Floridians wanting to evacuate ahead of hurricanes? AAA survey suggests maybe
As the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins, record fuel prices could make many Floridians less willing to evacuate if they are threatened by hurricanes.
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 »Alachua County Fire Rescue unveils pediatric tool kits
As the nation celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Alachua County Fire Rescue celebrated its commitment to accessibility for special needs and pediatric patients. The rescue trucks now include tool kits to facilitate more effective communication and provide a healthy distraction for patients who receive treatment. The kits come with communication …
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