TALLAHASSEE — Disney’s iconic monorail system would face periodic state inspections, as Republican lawmakers continue to back Gov. Ron DeSantis in his clash with the entertainment giant. Voting along party lines, the Republican-controlled Senate Fiscal Policy Committee on Tuesday amended a transportation bill (SB 1250) to apply Department of Transportation …
Read More »Upcoming city meeting to provide updates on Thelma A. Boltin Center
While the Thelma A. Boltin Center has been closed off from the public since 2020, Gainesville residents can expect to hear an update on the building’s restoration plans and costs in an upcoming General Policy Committee meeting. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday at 1 p.m. at the City Hall Auditorium, …
Read More »Plans move forward for construction of meat processing facility in Newberry
For 35 years, the Heart of Florida Farms has been breeding champions. Tucked away down the back roads of Alachua, Florida, is where the 78-year-old breeder, Clint Robinson, of champion cub calves, resides. Robinson took over Heart of Florida Farms when he moved from Gainesville to Alachua in 1985. Robinson …
Read More »Historic home set to move across Gainesville will provide affordable housing
At 100-years-old, a home will take a trip across Gainesville on Sunday at 8 a.m. in an effort to provide affordable housing. Tyler Smith is the man in charge of this project. “I was just worried about a home getting demolished when the City of Gainesville has a lack of …
Read More »Plans for new solar farm generate heat among Newberry residents
After visiting Newberry all her life, Monica Lerew permanently moved to her 10-acre property three years ago excited to live in the peaceful countryside. But this peace is now being threatened as plans for a new solar farm are in place. For generations, Lerew’s family has owned 750 acres of …
Read More »New owners and a new name for Gainesville olive oil and vinegar tasting room
The Treasured Olive carries more than 40 different varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and other gourmet products.
Read More »Small business owners at the new Ocala Mall say they are thriving and plan to expand
Ocala Mall vendors say the crowds have been surprisingly steady since the indoor mini-mall opened on April 8.
Read More »Property-insurer insolvencies are going to hit Florida policyholders in the wallet
Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky issued an order that approved a request by the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association to collect a 1 percent emergency “assessment” to cover costs of claims.
Read More »New group emerges to pay UF athletes; Gator Collective dissolves after mishandled QB deal
The head of the Gator Collective, Eddie Rojas, announced Tuesday that his organization was "passing the baton" to Florida Victorious, which he said will become the primary group organizing payments to University of Florida athletes.
Read More »Albert “Ray” Massey Park reopens after $2 million renovation
On Friday, kids were joyfully screaming as they pushed each other around on a purple playground spinner. Smiles beamed across their faces after popping out of an orange slide and laughs could be heard as their parents pushed them on a swing. After the city closed it in 2020 to …
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