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UF Health's second mass vaccination event this week brought thousands of people to the University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Wednesday.
Read More »UF Health Mass Vaccination Events Bring Busy First Week, Thousands Of Doses Administered
Micanopy Residents Protest Construction Of New Dollar General On Historical Native American Grounds
A new Dollar General is set to be built on the land that the Battle of Micanopy was fought on during the Second Seminole War.
Read More »Native Burial Ground New Site For Dollar General Store In Micanopy
Alachua County and Micanopy City officials are receiving opposing messages regarding a new Dollar General in Micanopy.
Read More »‘A Long Time Coming’: Micanopy House of Prayer Leader Sentenced to 30 Years
Young pleaded no contest to a charge of murder and was sentenced to 30 years in Emon Harper’s case.
Read More »Micanopy Roping Competition On Hold Due To Weather
On Saturday, Feb. 6, Rock Star Arena will host a three-part competition.
Read More »Micanopy Set To Turn 200, But Pandemic Disrupting Plans for Celebration
The once in a century pandemic is causing havoc on plans by Micanopy, the state’s oldest inland town, to celebrate its bicentennial in 2021.
Read More »Mutts, Masks And Modifications: How Veterinarians Are Handling COVID-19
Veterinarians in Florida were deemed essential workers in March, so their work didn’t stop when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Read More »Pandemic Still Affecting Small Town Businesses Across North Central Florida
By some estimates, there are more than 30 million small businesses in the country and about 2.5 million in Florida. Now into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening, many small town businesses in the area are thriving. But many others have struggled.
Read More »Alachua County Library District To Expand Browsing Hours
On Monday, Nov. 2, the Alachua County Library District will expand browsing hours to each of its 12 locations.
Read More »Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For UF/IFAS Extension Building In Newberry
This new building, which will be located at 22712 W. Newberry Road, is scheduled to be finished by this time next year.
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