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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 »Gainesville Prepares To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Safely
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.
Read More »Small Sinkholes Near Haile Plantation Trail Don’t Warrant Engineering Study, Alachua County Says
Two sinkholes have opened up at the intersection of Haile Boulevard and Southwest 95th Terrace in Haile Plantation. The sinkholes are about 15 feet from a walking trail and don't warrant an engineering study by the county.
Read More »Michael Reuschel Takes The Stand In Attempted Murder Case
Michael Reuschel testified for six hours on Tuesday about the February 2018 stabbing of his wife for which he stands trial.
Read More »Trial Begins For Gainesville Man Accused Of Trying To Kill His Wife
The trial will continue throughout this week and into next week as more witnesses and Susan Reuschel are expected to testify.
Read More »RTS Fall Schedule to Accommodate Drivers, Customer Concerns
The Regional Transit System on Wednesday endorsed amendments to 22 bus routes for the fall as well as the addition of a new one originating in Haile Plantation.
Read More »Archer Cemetery Seeks Grant For Restoration And Preservation
The restoration organization for a cemetery with graves belonging to former slaves seeks out a $25,000 grant for its restoration and preservation. The University of Florida and the Archer City Commission partnered with the organization.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Struggle To Pay Rent Amid Florida’s Housing Crisis
American Community Survey data suggests Gainesville may be a harder place to pay rent than many other major cities in the state of Florida. Krystal Martinez is working to overcome challenges like high rent costs to provide for her family.
Read More »Alachua Farmers Market Offers Another Option To Buy And Sell Fresh Local Produce
The Alachua County Farmers Market provides producers from the area with a centralized venue to sell their goods gives the community an alternative option to buy locally grown and produced products.
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