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Restaurant inspections: 18 Alachua County eateries fail inspection; 2 closed
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. ...
Governor Desantis appoints UF graduate in Alachua County
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A seat is being filled on the Alachua County court after Governor DeSantis appointed a University of Florida graduate to the position. UF graduate Adam Lee will be taking over the seat left behind by Judge Walter Green. Judge Green retired in December and died in March.
Owners of Williston animal clinic host grand opening
WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - The grand opening of a new animal clinic in Williston was held on Saturday. Levy Animal Clinic had its grand opening hosted by patients, doctors, and Williston Chamber of Commerce officials on Saturday afternoon. The grand opening was celebrated with cocktails before cutting the ribbon and...
“The Big Bad Bully” Mayor Ward Receives Letter From Alachua County Democratic Black Caucus President
Last Monday President of the Alachua County Democratic Black Caucus, Armando Grundy Gomes, sent a letter addressed to Mayor Harvey Ward. Re: Bullying, Intimidation, Harassment, and Threats toward Black Women from a so- called “Progressive” Mayor. Hello Mayor Ward,. I am writing to address the events that transpired...
Gainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy
The Gainesville City Commission amended and passed the first reading for a new inclusionary zoning policy on Thursday, straying from staff’s recommendation. The inclusionary zoning policy will require new multifamily developments with more than 10 units to set aside 10% of their units for affordable housing. The units will need to stay under the affordability guidelines indefinitely.
Gainesville mayor plans to turn stage lights back on at downtown theater
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Florida Theater on West University Avenue stage has been quiet for some years. While the theater was lively in the 1970′s as a live music performance center, it has since seen fewer performances. Formerly known as ‘The Great Southern Music Hall,’ the theater is currently known as an ‘eye-sore’ to some residents.
HeART Wall: A Love Letter to Gainesville, from Gainesville
This episode features the “HeART Wall: A Love Letter to Gainesville” a 208-foot long public art installation featuring over 2,000 mosaic hearts created by Alachua County residents. The HeART Wall is funded by One Nation One Project, a national arts in health initiative designed to activate the power of the arts, repair the social fabric of our nation, and heal our communities. Gainesville is one of 18 cities in the US selected to participate.
City of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development
The Alachua City Commission approved the preliminary plat of a 198-acre development called Tara Forest West in northwest Alachua at a regular meeting on Monday. The commission also approved a proposed millage rate 7.9% higher than the rollback rate. Multiple citizens attended the meeting to ask the commission to vote...
Levy County man to be inducted into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Many individuals dedicate their lives to their communities, prioritizing giving back. Albert Fuller is one such person. During his 38-year career with UF/IFAS Extension, Fuller is said to have made a significant impact through the development of innovative programs and the promotion of leadership among youth.
Alachua residents circulate petition to stop large housing development
The organizers of a petition to "Stop the largest housing development in the City of Alachua next to the Mill Creek Sink" are seeking signatures before Monday evening's Alachua City Commission meeting. The post Alachua residents circulate petition to stop large housing development appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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