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ALDI grocers is holding a job fair today and another on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center on Southwest 34th Street.
Read More »ALDI Hiring For 3 New Stores In Gainesville, Ocala
Storm Update: List of Closures As Hurricane Hermine Makes Landfall
Thousands without power across the state as Floridians begin to clean up after Hurricane Hermine.
Read More »Governor Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Tropical Depression 9
The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for parts of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Read More »Gainesville Citizens Pull Man Out Of Burning Car
Man pulled from burning car following crash Thursday night.
Read More »All Lanes Open On I-75 After Semi Crash
Gainesville Fire and Rescue is reporting I-75 is shut down in both directions due to a crash involving two semi-tractors at Newberry Rd. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Read More »Police: A 13-Year-Old Drove Through A Baseball Field
His mother is pressing charges, but she could still be forced to pay for the damage.
Read More »Aldi Gets Approval to Begin Constructing Two Gainesville Stores; No Timeline For Construction Given
Discount grocer Aldi could soon have two Gainesville locations, one in Butler North and the other on Northwest 13th Street and Northwest 39th Avenue.
Read More »Photos: Alachua County Residents Enjoy First Weekend Of Fun At Annual Fair
More than 35,000 residents are expected to attend the Alachua County Fair, located on Northeast 39th Avenue. Fair-goers can expect to find funnel cakes, carnival attractions and an animal exhibit with tigers and other rainforest creatures.
Read More »The Grace Marketplace Debate Over Improvements
Gainesville's City Commission approved a $585,525 budget for improvements that will make 10 campus buildings at the Empowerment Center livable. Residents and volunteers look forward to the changes, but some are concerned by the nearby chaos at Dignity Village.
Read More »Gainesville: A Popular Destination For Homeless Travelers
Homeless travelers find comfort in Gainesville's community. The tent camp, Dignity Village, has provided a safe haven for them while traveling.
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