HAWTHORNE — The sale of a 605-acre natural area has secured protection for both the local ecology and the legacy of a family matriarch. Alachua County Forever, the county’s environmental land acquisition program, purchased the land for $1.5 million on Aug. 26 from five siblings whose late mother had entrusted …
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Paula Poundstone is back on the road and will be appearing at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23rd at the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center in The Villages.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Tuesday that law enforcement “reinforcements” will be on hand if anyone plans to participate in armed protests at the state Capitol.
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While the coronavirus has forced the shutdown of walk-in theaters nationwide, it has revived the once fading drive-in movie industry.
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The tourism industry has been hit hard during the pandemic, but Alachua County is working to combat the harsh effects locally.
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