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Fleming was known as a long-time champion of human rights and a pillar in the Alachua County community.
Read More »‘A Patriot In The Best Sense Of The Word’: Alachua County Activist Terry Fleming Dies At 58
‘I’m Definitely More Stressed’: Internet Issues Create Hardship For People Working, Learning From Home
Students and those attempting to work from home face hardships related to internet speed and access during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »What You Need To Know About Coronavirus In Florida
Misinformation can spark fear and hysteria. We're here to help. We'll update this page with emerging information from reliable sources to answer all of your questions about coronavirus.
Read More »Two-Day Boil Water Notice Created Challenges for Micanopy Residents, Business Owners
Micanopy’s administration placed the town under a precautionary boil water notice Feb. 11 due to an equipment malfunction during a scheduled water tank cleaning.
Read More »Gainesville Driverless Shuttle Suspended After Woman Hurt On One in Ohio
The small black and blue bus won’t be leaving its parking spot anytime soon.
Read More »Gainesville Free Store Offers Clothes And Supplies To Those In Need
The tables at the Free Sore were stocked with everything from toiletries to kid’s clothing, all donated from various sources.
Read More »More Hotel And Mid-Rise Apartment Construction Is On The 2020 Gainesville Horizon
The building has sat empty for more than three years, southwest of Gainesville’s downtown restaurant and nightlife area, but a developer now has its eyes on the Jones B-Side restaurant property.
Read More »Kyle Smith: From Three Brain Surgeries To Local Entrepreneur
Banes, who knew Smith before his brain surgeries, said his persistence in his art is a prime example of one of GROW Hub's goals: convincing the community people with disabilities can be a valuable part of the workforce.
Read More »Micanopy’s 45th Annual Fall Festival Highlights Its Rising Art Scene
The festival brings about 25,000 to 30,000 people to Micanopy over two days.
Read More »How 7 Miles Divided A Small Florida Town
Some residents called it the truck route. Others preferred to call it what they felt it really was: a detour. But no matter the name, the roar of traffic through downtown was gone.
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