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Read More »Vinyl still spins at Hear Again Records
Opened in 1994 as a CD and DVD store on West University Avenue, the store has changed locations and ownership. The independent business has not only evolved into the premier record store in Gainesville, but also a hub for music culture downtown.
Read More »The Point, June 8, 2022: With youth violence rising, officials hope summer programming can help
Summer camp began in Hawthorne this week, a return of programming to the rural area after a decade.
Read More »The Point, May 6, 2022: First lawsuit emerges following repeal of Disney World’s special district
Florida lawmakers voted in April to cancel the corporation's special status in the state.
Read More »The Point, May 2, 2022: Felony charges follow UF students caught with fake IDs, but few result in convictions
An analysis of court records from recent years displays the trend.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission hopes residents come around to idea of new affordable apartment complex
Commissioner David Arreola said he recognizes residents’ complaints but wants them to come around to the idea and support the construction of the apartment complex.
Read More »Nonprofit organizations in Gainesville awarded more than $6M in federal funds
The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday voted to accept funding recommendations for allocating millions of federal dollars for local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation of North Central Florida’s board of directors evaluation team provided the recommendations to the commission. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which President Joe …
Read More »Rentable E-Scooters Arrive As New Form Of Transportation In Gainesville
The University of Florida and the city partnered to launch a one-year pilot program which will bring two-wheeled, electric scooters to town starting Monday.
Read More »Gainesville Wins National Award for Art Mural Project
Gainesville in December completed a social justice art mural project. Out of 37 applications, 12 artists were chosen for the project. The two-sided art panels were posted up in five different parks throughout the city.
Read More »Gainesville City Commissioners, Consultants Work To Add Racial Equity In Comprehensive Plan Update
The Gainesville City Commission is seeking to cement racial equity considerations into city planning rules in a way it has never done before.
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