Nov 19, 2024 · Brad and John Millett planned to set up an antique shop. Instead, they’re deep into a historic remodel of a downtown High Springs building and anticipate opening a soda and sweets store. “Everything has led us to this point,” Brad said. “We really feel like opening an old-fashioned soda fountain wasn’t something in our plans, but we …

Jan 2, 2025 · The Florida prohibition against social media accounts for minors under the age of 14 went into legal effect on Wednesday, but wasn’t immediately enforced pending a court challenge. The law also requires online platforms to delete any previously existing accounts for children under that age. Additionally, it requires parental consent for any 14- and 15-year-olds to open a social media account ...

Nov 18, 2024 · The Newberry City Commission voted unanimously on Monday to approve a request for a letter of intent to loan $2 million to Newberry Community School, Inc., for planning and startup costs if the Florida Charter School Review Board approves an application to convert Newberry Elementary School into a charter school. “We as a board are asking you to make this commitment to building a strong ...

Dec 26, 2024 · The Alachua County Legislative Delegation will meet on Jan. 9 at Santa Fe College to discuss the Florida Legislature’s 2025 session and hear from local leaders about priorities. The meeting will start at 1 p.m. in the Joseph Fordyce Building (R-01). The delegation includes two state senators and three state representatives whose districts include portions of Alachua County—state Sen ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) investigated a foul odor smelled around the city on Thursday and confirmed it was not emanating from any of its facilities.

Jan 2, 2025 · In the coming weeks, a number of local events will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January. The Martin Luther King Jr., Commission of Florida will host three big events on Jan. 20, including a Hall of Fame enshrinement, the 41st Annual MLK National Holiday Parade and holiday celebration. Jan. 14Parade, play, symposium to highlight celebrations.

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Dec 31, 2024 · Over the course of 2024, Alachua County reports finishing $5.61 million in road projects, with another $17.85 million underway. Public Works director and county engineer Ramon Gavarrete said he is hopeful staff can catch up on the county’s priority list in 2025. The county announced a list of standout projects from 2024 and planned for 2025 on Monday, but Gavarrete said there is much more ...

Dec 3, 2024 · The city of Newberry, which calls itself the Christmas capital of Alachua County, has announced its holiday event plans for this year, starting Saturday, Dec. 7. Light Up Christmas Contest (Dec 7 – Dec 21) The city encourages residents to walk through and enjoy lights and decoration displays in the town’s neighborhoods. You can cast a vote for your favorite lit neighborhood on the ...

Aug 7, 2023 · The city of Newberry’s new Publix is on the way, and it will be the largest in Alachua County. A social media post by Bosshardt Realty last week congratulated Teresa Hoffman for selling 9.06 acres on the corner of Newberry Road and CR235, finalizing a space for the Publix. Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe said Publix is planning the new store to be over 50,000 square feet, which is larger than ...