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Summer slump felt as jobless rates rise in region
The jobless rate in the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion region was 4.5% in June, up 0.7 percentage point over the month and 0.5 percentage point greater than the region’s year ago rate of 4.0%. The labor force was 219,052, down 1,219 (-0.6%) over the year. There were 9,947 unemployed residents in the region, an increase of 1,602 compared to May and up 1,143 over the year.
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
Blue River Communities Closes on Finished Single-Family Lots in Tallahassee
Blue River Communities (BRC) is excited to announce the successful acquisition of its first finished lot community, Garden Oaks in Tallahassee, Florida, from Trilogy Investment Co. Located in Florida’s capital, this community features 75 finished lots perfect for three- and four-bedroom single-family homes with two-car garages. “At Garden Oaks,...
Parents encouraged to register new students right away
Families of students who will be entering an Alachua County public school for the first time and those who have moved or will be moving to a new school zone within the district are encouraged to register their students as soon as possible. The post Parents encouraged to register new students right away appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Fan poll: Biggest rival for Florida football. Is it Georgia, FSU or someone else?
When it comes to Florida football, there's no shortage of rivalries inside and outside the SEC. The Florida Gators play Georgia annually in Jacksonville in a border skirmish that was dominated by UF from 1990-2010 before turning the way of the Bulldogs the last decade. Florida and Tennessee engaged in...
Dave’s Hot Chicken grand opening at Butler Plaza will be on July 26
Dave's Hot Chicken will open their newest location here at Butler Shopping Center District on July 26. The post Dave’s Hot Chicken grand opening at Butler Plaza will be on July 26 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at two people and threatening to kill them
Bacari Cameron Kenyate Daniels, 31, was arrested yesterday and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, grand theft of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after allegedly pointing a gun at two people and threatening to kill them. The post Gainesville man arrested for pointing gun at two people and threatening to kill them appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gators women’s tennis earns 6 individual awards, All-SEC Academic Team honors
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the 2024 Division I Women’s ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams on Monday. The Florida women’s tennis program was awarded an All-Academic Team recognition while six individuals were honored as 2024 ITA Scholar-Athletes. Gators academic standouts Alicia Dudeney, Bente Spee, Qavia Lopez, Sara Dahlstrom, Sophie Williams and Malwina Rowinska are the six ITA Scholar-Athletes representing the Orange and Blue in the announcement. Within the sport of tennis, student-athletes continue to exceed expectations in the classroom and on the court. In 2024, 1,573 Division I women’s student-athletes were named an ITA Scholar-Athlete and 255 women’s tennis programs were awarded the All-Academic Team distinction. Requirements for awards qualification For individuals: Have a student grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.00 scale) for the current academic year; Be listed on the institutional eligibility form ITA All-Academic Team: Have a team grade point average of 3.2 or above (on a 4.00 scale); All student-athletes included should be listed on the institutional eligibility form; All varsity letter winners should be factored into the cumulative team GPA for the current academic year Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Judge sentences man to 50 years for armed home invasion robbery
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A man from Lake City will spend decades behind bars after he shot a man during a home invasion robbery in Gainesville. Kob’ie Trevellus Jaman Archer, 23, was sentenced on Monday on charges of home invasion robbery and attempted murder. Prosecutors say in June 2022...
Widow of store owner grieves loss of husband
For the first time, we are hearing from the wife of a jewelry store owner who was killed last week by a customer, according to police. The deadly shooting happened on Friday inside Volusia Gold Diamond & Loans. The suspect, who was stopped and restrained by other customers, remains behind bars.
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.
Artist and residents create HeART Wall across from Depot Park
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An artist in brought hundreds of residents together to create a heart mural. It’s located across the street from Depot Park and is meant to be a symbol of unity. “We call this project a love letter to Gainesville from Gainesville because I definitely couldn’t...
Russell Report: SEC Football Media Days end with Florida being picked to finish 12th in the league
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - One of golf’s major tournaments, the Open, is now in the books and it was a great event for former Gator golfer Billy Horschel who played so well in the tournament. After seizing the lead after three rounds, he chose to look back at the Memorial Tournament he played in just about a year ago, saying his confidence was about as low as it had ever been on tour after he shot a 12 over par 84 in the first round there. And how here he was with a chance to win a major championship. He knows how to win; he is an eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, but all that success seemed to melt away after hitting rock bottom in that Memorial event. But he worked, he didn’t quit, and he put himself in position to win a major championship. Always great to see athletes come back from adversity and do well again and that’s exactly what Horschel did in this tournament. Nice to see.
Florida Football QB Graham Mertz has been embracing his leadership role
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz is embracing his role as a team leader heading into the 2024 season. The sixth-year senior wasn't necessarily a fan favorite when it was announced he would be transferring to Florida from Wisconsin, but his overall play, combined with his grit and determination, quelled most fear Gator fans may have had.
Gainesville Police Department asks for help after shots fired outside liquor store
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The Gainesville Police Department is asking the public for information after shots were fired at the Dee’s Liquor store at 1030 SE 4th Ave on July 12th. Police say numerous shots were fired at a group of people outside the liquor store around midnight, and...
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