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As the year comes to a close, here's a look back at the stories that stayed in the headlines.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 23, 2020: Coronavirus And Beyond: These Were 25 Of The Top Stories Of 2020
Pandemic Still Affecting Small Town Businesses Across North Central Florida
By some estimates, there are more than 30 million small businesses in the country and about 2.5 million in Florida. Now into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening, many small town businesses in the area are thriving. But many others have struggled.
Read More »Florida Christmas Tree Farmers Grapple With COVID-19 And Dwindling Numbers
There used to be more than 100 Christmas tree farms across the state, but in recent years that number has dwindled to less than 20, said John Gregory, owner of Unicorn Hill Christmas Tree Farm.
Read More »Gainesville Attempts Further Municipal Broadband Discussion, But Costs And COVID-19 Stall Progress
The pandemic has called attention to the lack of affordable internet access in Gainesville. Residents who want better internet reliability and the option of a municipal broadband network must continue to wait.
Read More »Virginia Grant Builds A Diverse Community By Showcasing Black Professionals In Gainesville
Virginia Grant yearned for a strong community when she moved to Gainesville. The Black professionals group and magazine she started give Black men and women a platform that she lacked when she was younger.
Read More »After A Pandemic Delay, Gainesville City Commission Nears Approval Of Electric Scooter Sharing Program
Gainesville commissioners unanimously voted to approve it on a re-advertised first reading. A second reading is set for Dec. 3.
Read More »Controversial $30M Hyatt Development In Downtown Gainesville Moves Forward
If development agreements are approved, construction is anticipated to break ground in January, with a proposed opening in July 2022.
Read More »Digging Deep: Once Homeless, Gainesville Fossil Tour Company Owner Turns Childhood Passion Into Career
Teachers scolded Hurley for playing in the creeks and parents doubted anything would come of hunting for fossils.
Read More »‘I Missed The Mark’: Popular Gainesville Food Blogger ‘Ken Eats’ Under Siege for Pub Sub Instagram Post
Ken Peng deactivated his public accounts Thursday evening. They aren’t gone for good, just hidden, until Peng decides he wants to start again.
Read More »City Of Gainesville Hires Colliers International For Power District Development, Plans Due In January
The city of Gainesville has partnered with Colliers International to create a potentially multi-year plan for the development of the Power District and other city sites.
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