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City of Gainesville storm update #1 – Hurricane Milton
Today is the day to prepare for Hurricane Milton. Click through (no paywall) for information on sandbags and links where updates will be posted. The post City of Gainesville storm update #1 – Hurricane Milton appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida Wendy’s Closed After Failing State Inspection
Fast food fans in Gainesville were in for a surprise when a local Wendy's, located at 6700 Newberry Road, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection. While Florida offers no shortage of fast food options—from Burger King to Taco Bell—this Wendy’s location faced significant issues that led to its closure after a visit from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Hurricane Milton Update #4 – Tropical Storm Warning west of I-75, TS Watch east of I-75, sandbags
Alachua County is under a Tropical Storm Watch east of I-75 and a Tropical Storm Warning west of I-75. The post Hurricane Milton Update #4 – Tropical Storm Warning west of I-75, TS Watch east of I-75, sandbags appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County: Sign up for text message updates, crucial information on Hurricane Milton
(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton a week after Hurricane Helene devastated many across the Southeast, all of us at the USA TODAY Network are dedicated to doing everything we can to keep you informed. As a resource, we are manning a...
Helene Debris can be dropped off for a limited time
Alachua County is offering residents the opportunity to dispose of yard trash at the Leveda Brown Environmental Park free of charge and lifting the volume limit on yard trash accepted at the five Rural Collection Centers. The post Helene Debris can be dropped off for a limited time appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County to celebrate National Book Month on Oct. 12
National Book Month will be celebrated in Gainesville with an inaugural event presented by the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County. Billed as “ELCAC Storybook Village – Old MacDonald had a Farm,” it will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 12 at the Thomas A. Wright Family Life Center at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 2505 NE Eighth Ave. ...
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