Business and development

RTS reduced the frequency of bus rides today. This change is due to fewer riders, according to Gainesville Public Information Officer Rossana Passaniti. RTS Transit Operator Keith Fagan hopes the adjustments give him more days off to spend quality time with his family.

In this episode of The Lede, we take a look at city commissioners addressing climate change, a new ice cream shop opening in Gainesville and sports games in Jacksonville over the weekend.

Members of the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion (GINI) steering committee are making progress on two policy proposals: a language access plan and an expansion of a community ID program. The city allocated $7 million out of the $32 million from the American Rescue Plan for nonprofits.

In this episode of The Lede Verified, we chat about Halloween traditions, DIY spooky doughnuts and a trick-or-treat option for people over 21.

Rebuilding Together North Central Florida helps repair homes in the Gainesville area for those in need. The organization plans to repair eight homes in October. It plans to repair 25 homes by the end of the year. A local homeowner said she was relieved she didn’t have to move out …

The supply chain crisis in the United States is impacting businesses locally and greater north central Florida. It is affecting the costs of goods at one store in Gainesville.

When Maria Puentes stopped working at the La Maracucha Food Truck she owns with her husband, Eros Puentes, he was left with only two other employees.  Maria now stays at home with the couple’s 2-year-old son. He can no longer attend daycare after continuing to get sick, and the cost …

The Florida Department of Health listed 120 businesses under investigation for requiring vaccines. The list included the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, the Alachua County Public Library and Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe. WUFT News talked with residents about their thoughts on the investigation.