Twenty-three families partnered last weekend to host the first annual Northwood Pines and Northwood Oaks community yard sale. To some, the event was an opportunity to fundraise for their beloved charities, while others had fun simply getting rid of clutter and making an extra buck. Families donated earnings to Hurricane …
Read More »Local NAACP to pursue legal action for ‘deceptive’ political advertisements on single-member districting; GOP rejects accusations
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s chapter for Alachua County announced at a press conference Tuesday morning that it will pursue legal action against an advertising campaign that quoted political leaders of the local Black community to garner support for single-member districts, a referendum on November’s ballot. …
Read More »Haile Plantation Village Center’s Oktoberfest returns
The Haile Plantation Village Center celebrated Oktoberfest recently after the event was suspended for three years due to coronavirus shutdowns.
Read More »Gainesville commissioners approve elimination of single-family zoning
Despite an appearance of enormous public opposition, the Gainesville City Commission on Monday voted in favor of eliminating single-family zoning throughout the city. This means Gainesville is the first Florida city to approve this type of zoning change. The final 4-3 commissioner vote did not change from the first meeting …
Read More »The Point, Aug. 12, 2022: More Florida seniors are seeking housing assistance as rents increase
Florida's largest metropolitan areas have become the least affordable for seniors on Social Security benefits.
Read More »The Point, July 7, 2022: New 988 crisis hotline number could lead to Baker Act increase for children with autism, advocates worry
The number is scheduled to launch later this month.
Read More »Gainesville’s ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ commences with recognition of Florida Emancipation Day
The second annual “Journey to Juneteenth '' celebration organized by the City of Gainesville inaugurated with a commemoration of emancipation in Florida.
Read More »Gainesville Prepares To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Safely
For Irish bands, the week of St. Patrick’s Day is their bread and butter, but a global pandemic destroyed that in March of 2020.
Read More »What It’s Like To Donate Plasma in Gainesville During The Pandemic
The FDA is encouraging people with COVID-19 antibodies to donate plasma to help develop a treatment for the virus.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners Debate Whether To Order Masks Worn In Public
Under a new order draft, the use of a mask in public will become mandatory and will limit private gatherings, close golf courses and county-owned boat ramps.
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