Development

Thrift Week teaches the youth the value of a dollar.

A Zaxby's in Gainesville was one of 14 Florida franchises to report potential credit and debit card information breaches.

Until recently, college students have been warned to be cautious about the role of social media when it comes to the job search. Now, the National Association of Colleges and Employers says social media sites can be used in the favor of job seekers and as a way to help graduating students potentially land their next jobs.

At age 15, Trish Ward began working at Ward’s Supermarket where she met Billy Ward and three years later married him. Trish and Billy Ward are now the third generation of the Ward family to manage Ward’s Supermarket located on 515 NW 23rd Ave. in Gainesville.

Without social media, one Gainesville farm might not have the land they need.

From University of Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence remained unchanged in December, according to a monthly University of Florida survey. December’s figure was 74, the same as the revised November reading.  Overall confidence reached a post-recession peak in September and October at 80, but is down six points …

South of downtown Gainesville's bars and nightclubs, in a leafy neighborhood between University Avenue and Depot Road, the staff at Porters Community Center works to make the area around them better.

The lots are almost out of trees, says Sam Parker a Gainesville Christmas tree lot owner and operator.

Florida Power and Light has requested to raise rates over the next few years.

Trader Joe's, a national grocery store chain, made its debut in Gainesville at 8 a.m. to a crowd that braved the rain to line up outside the Butler Plaza location.