CARES Act

Baked-goods business powers through, despite Idalia setbacks

Jimena Romero

A 1940s rusty pedal car, a black license plate that reads “I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us kid,” Disney VHS tapes and a clock that says when it’s time for coffee and…

Tina Certain, left, and Daniel Fisher are vying for the Alachua County School Board's District 1 seat.

Education

Alachua County School Board elections: Tina Certain works to fend off District 1 challenge from Daniel Fisher

Matthew Bell

Early voting began Saturday and runs through Aug. 20, with election day polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 23.

Alachua County Manager Michelle Lieberman presents her budget proposal for the 2022 fiscal year.

Government and Politics

Alachua County Budget Increasing By Nearly $78 Million

Nora O'Neill

The budget proposal comes at a time where many are worried local economies are suffering from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coffee N' Cream owner Kelly Harris stands outside her shop in Micanopy. When COVID-19 safety orders prevented her from having people in the cafe, she said, Harris renovated the doorways to have clear barriers and tables that she could pass orders through. Still, she said, the shop had about 75% less orders from March to May. (Chasity Maynard/WUFT News)

Coronavirus

Pandemic Still Affecting Small Town Businesses Across North Central Florida

Chasity Maynard

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.