Construction on West University Avenue and 14th Street is preventing customers from accessing their beloved burrito bar. But locals are doing everything possible to ensure owner Randy Akerson’s Burrito Brothers Taco Co. is here to stay. Alumnus Dev Gupta has been a customer of the 40-year-old restaurant since his freshman year of college …
Read More »Construction On 14th Street Frustrates Business Owners
The recent construction on University Avenue and 14th Street is frustrating business owners as their revenues sink due to the decrease in parking spots in the area. Burrito Brothers, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year, is struggling to find business after all of its parking spots were eliminated due to …
Read More »Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Says It Would Not Support Conservation Tax
The Gainesville Chamber of Commerce recently voted not to support the Wild Spaces Public Places tax referendum on November's ballot.
Read More »Florida Farmers Grow Hops Plants For Craft Beers
The demand for craft beer is at an all-time high, and Florida farmers are jumping into the business. By growing hops crops, plants that are heavily used in the making of craft beers with distinct flavors, Florida farmers can sell them to local brewers and make a profit out of this …
Read More »Judge Blasts Health Officials Over Pot Scorecards
Saying they did not follow their own rules, an administrative law judge scalded state health officials for the method used to grant highly coveted medical-marijuana licenses to nurseries last fall. Administrative Law Judge John Van Laningham also made clear that he intends to recommend that the Department of Health issue …
Read More »Mobile Post Office Opens In Cedar Key After Hurricane Hermine’s Destruction
A mobile post office opened in Cedar Key to provide service to residents after the post office building was damaged by Hurricane Hermine.
Read More »High Springs Children’s Ministry Scrambles to Find New Location
Witnesses of Christ Ministry High Springs downtown is searching for a new location for after-school activities after discovering that the building the ministry currently rents is for sale.
Read More »Cedar Key Digs Out Among Dead Birds And Ashes After Hermine
The aftermath of Hurricane Hermine left Cedar Key roads flooded and littered with dead seagulls Friday.
Read More »Supporters, Opponents Put Light Between Solar Measures
After voters cast their ballot for a solar initiative on Tuesday, supporters and opponents clarify differences with another solar proposal on November ballot.
Read More »Gainesville Regional Airport To Charge Local Magazines For Rack Space
The Gainesville Regional Airport is now charging publishers to distribute their magazines, which has upset many local publications.
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