The parking garage for The Standard, a new student apartment complex under construction on the corner of University Avenue and 13th Street, might have been built too large and might be encroaching on Florida Department of Transportation's right of way, according to an FDOT investigation.
Read More »Chamber Meeting Spotlights Need For New Responder Radio System
Wednesday night's Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on infrastructure needs in Alachua County focused primarily on the county's outdated first-responder radio system, which officials say is in need of upgrading that will cost between $10 million and $20 million.
Read More »No More Pies Or Pints: Dough Religion, ooZoo Bar Closing
Dough Religion Pizza and ooZoo Bar will close their doors when they run out of supplies sometime this week. The building housing the pizza joint and bar is being sold to an undisclosed buyer, a decision coming just weeks after Burrito Brothers next door had to stop selling after 40 years.
Read More »Meet The 2017 Gainesville City Commission District 3 Candidates
Two candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 3, which ranges from 34th Street to I-75.
Read More »In Photos: Gainesville’s Anti-Trump Protest On President’s Day
Approximately 50 people gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza Monday, on President's Day, for the "What Makes A President" rally. Many came out to express their discontent with President Trump and his administration.
Read More »Matheson History Museum To Unveil New Archive Building
The Matheson History Museum has a new building for its archives and will be hosting a fundraiser and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the building on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Read More »After 40 Years Serving Gainesville, Burrito Brothers To Close
A Gainesville staple for more than 40 years, Burrito Brothers has struggled for months after business decreased due to the construction of an apartment complex next door. This Saturday, the restaurant will close its doors for the final time.
Read More »Matheson Reemerges As Future Home of ‘Old Joe’ Confederate Statue
The “Old Joe” Confederate statue in downtown Gainesville could still be moved to the Matheson History Museum despite previous discussions that nixed the idea, as discussed by Alachua County commissioners at their meeting Tuesday.
Read More »In Photos: Student Walkout, Gainesville’s “People’s Inauguration”
As president-elect Donald Trump was sworn into office, students and residents throughout Gainesville showed resistance to his presidency through a walkout of University of Florida students and a gathering at Gainesville City Hall.
Read More »Gainesville Chamber Looks To New Administration For Tax Reform
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in two days, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce officials are hoping for upcoming tax reforms that they hope will reduce taxes for local businesses and simplify the tax code.
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