Business and development

The Floridan was one of many local businesses and attractions in St. Augustine that prepared for the worst when Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his first statewide shutdown order on March 17, 2020.

Construction of the new sports complex is expected to begin in September with an estimated completion date of early 2023.

U-picking farms in and around the Alachua and Marion County areas have experienced an inconsistent number of customers this season, with rainy weather compounding the problem as not as many blue and blackberries have people out to pick them.

Jason Hurst, the Gainesville charter store owner at Maple Street Biscuit Company, said his business is no exception.

"Mission: Bus Brigade - Supply Their Success" is a summer-long program asking the community to donate to homeless and needy students.

The Alachua County Animal Shelter is asking for your help fostering and adopting kittens this summer season.

With mask-wearing mandates gone, Alachua and Marion County businesses are deciding whether to ditch the requirement in their facilities.

The CDS Family and Behavioral Health Services Inc., received $1.2 million from the state to begin constructing youth shelters for children in need. Gainesville is the destination for one.

Blood centers across the United States have a critical blood shortage problem, especially for Type O blood.