Olivia Lofaso

Bustling crowds filled downtown Gainesville on Friday as conversations, live music and towering stilt performers brought the Streatery to life.

A proposed property tax amendment on the state’s general election ballot could bring relief to Florida homeowners, but Waldo leaders warn that the ballot measure could impact city services and programs due to lost revenues.

As Florida’s new restrictions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program take effect, local food banks and dietitians are raising concerns about their potential long-term impact on food insecurity and health outcomes.