Alachua County and City of Gainesville commissioners held a joint meeting on Monday regarding the next taxation period and funding of Wild Space Public Places and Infrastructure.
Read More »Gainesville-area Christmas tree growers not impacted as badly this year as elsewhere in US
This year, Gibbs Christmas Tree Farm Fraser firs are ranging from $50 to $160, depending on their size. Gibbs Christmas Tree Farm had to raise its sale prices because the price of trees increased from last year.
Read More »New Florida law forces Alachua County schools to drop mask mandate
Alachua County Public Schools issued an announcement Thursday lifting its mask mandate in response to legislation passed during the state's special legislative session.
Read More »Gainesville to allow public parking at Midtown garage
The City of Gainesville took the first steps toward making the Midtown parking garage open to the public. At a Thursday afternoon meeting, Commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos said parking at Midtown was a top priority identified through the city's annual neighbor survey.
Read More »Jay Musleh, Kristen Dreyer win Ocala City Council seats in runoff election
The races for two Ocala City Council seats reelected an incumbent and brought a newcomer into the city on Tuesday.
Read More »Children ages 5 to 11 can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Alachua County
According to UF Health spokesperson Ken Garcia, the vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 is supplied in separate vials, which have a different concentration after being prepared. The second dose is given 21 days later. Elementary school parent Kerri O’Malley says she doesn’t believe that her children’s teachers have …
Read More »The Alachua County Public Schools mask mandate now runs through early December
The Alachua County School Board voted 3-2 on Tuesday to extend the mask mandate for students through Dec. 6.
Read More »Annual punk rock music festival gives back to the community
'The Fest 19' returned to Gainesville Halloween weekend. The punk rock event provided donations to local organization GRACE Marketplace.
Read More »Citrus County Animal Services changes county rules around vaccination, sterilization and more
The department and the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners on Monday released an update to county ordinances about pets. The update includes a wide range of issues from rabies vaccination to sterilization of companion animals.
Read More »Paula Poundstone on “Lock-downs,” Virtual vs. Live Performances, and Returning to The Villages
Paula Poundstone is back on the road and will be appearing at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23rd at the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center in The Villages.
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