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 »Florida State Senate Leaders Named, Panel To Review COVID-19 Response
A new state Senate committee will review Florida’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and plan for future emergencies.
Read More »After A Pandemic Delay, Gainesville City Commission Nears Approval Of Electric Scooter Sharing Program
Gainesville commissioners unanimously voted to approve it on a re-advertised first reading. A second reading is set for Dec. 3.
Read More »Florida’s State GOP Leaders Consider Climate Change Plans
New Republican leaders of the Florida House and Senate expressed a desire Tuesday to establish work programs that would address the increased impacts of rising sea levels in coastal communities.
Read More »Children’s Trust of Alachua County Hopes To Create Better Community Services Through Interdependency
Transportation, homelessness and food insecurity are just a few things keeping children from achieving in school in Alachua County.
Read More »Ocala Remembers Police Chief Greg Graham At His Memorial
All of those who spoke at the service pointed out Graham’s sense of empathy, his love for the Ocala community and his zest for life.
Read More »Alachua County School District Bus Giveaway Uplifts Area Churches And Nonprofits
The district awarded 40 used school buses to area churches and nonprofits during a first-ever giveaway event, dubbed “Operation Moving Forward,” in the Gainesville Raceway parking lot.
Read More »Construction Of New Elementary School Causes Rezoning Concerns Among Some Alachua County Families
The Alachua County School District plans five new school zoning options in lieu of construction of the new elementary school on 3999 SW 122nd St.
Read More »Alachua and Marion Counties Urge Mail-In Voters To Send Their Ballots Early
The best option for voters who are concerned for their health is to submit their ballot through mail. But in a year as complex as 2020 skepticism and concerns remain about the voting process.
Read More »Starke Businesses Survived The Route 301 Bypass. Will They Survive The Pandemic, Too?
“Things were looking pretty good. Then this mess hit.”
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