Standing in her kitchen, Sonia Costa can smell the rich scent of one of the many foods that defines her origins and her culture. In the oven, little buns of cheese and joy grow slowly, warming her heart as the heat warms their dough. She has been living in Gainesville …
Read More »One of Gainesville’s most dangerous intersections is bound for changes
A 26-year-old motorcyclist slowed his vehicle headed eastbound through the intersection of Northwest 39th Avenue and 13th Street. A white Sedan trailing behind did not reduce its speed. The sedan collided with the rear of the motorcycle and what soon followed was a chain reaction of collisions. The Sedan left …
Read More »The Point, March 16, 2023: 400 pride flags placed in Micanopy before town election
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: 400 pride flags planted in Micanopy on town’s election day. “LGBTQ+ issues were not on the ballot in Micanopy, but they were certainly on the minds of voters as they …
Read More »Food deserts leave lasting impact on local community health
Imagine having to walk more than 20 minutes to buy some fruit. This is the reality of nearly 40% of the U.S. population living in food deserts. As currently defined by the United States Department of Agriculture, a food desert is an urban area where you have to travel more …
Read More »Digital couponing attracting younger shoppers
More Americans are using coupons again thanks to inflation and the convenience of using digital coupon codes for products ranging from household items and groceries to beauty products and electronics
Read More »The baby formula shortage crisis is not over
Not much has changed more than a year after a national baby formula shortage had parents scrambling to find powdered formula at area stores. Today, mothers are still walking up and down aisles of empty shelves looking for the formula they need to feed their infants.
Read More »City of Gainesville holds corridor walks as it declares a traffic ‘crisis’
Gainesville city commissioners adopted a Vision Zero policy in 2018, aimed at eliminating all traffic-related deaths and injuries by 2040.
Read More »At Zeezenia International Market, there’s something for everyone
For Raef Slim, the worst part is the rain. Slim moved to Gainesville from Lebanon last year and still takes issue with the new climate. “It’s so hot, and then suddenly it rains,” he said. “What happened?” But on a sunny day in November, Slim spends most of the day …
Read More »Food banks in Alachua County facing new barriers this season
Food banks and pantries in Alachua County are facing more challenges than usual this season thanks to a rise in the price of groceries, the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and an increase in demand.
Read More »Increased demand and reduced supply challenge north central Florida food banks
His Compassion Food Bank in Ocala has canceled Thursday food distribution for the last three weeks because of a lack of food supply. An increase in the number of families in need and a decrease in donated food products are problems food banks face throughout the state and nationwide as a result of inflation.
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