Alan Festo
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Old Mount Carmel awarded $200,000 grant from African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
Built in 1944, Old Mount Carmel was associated with local civil rights efforts in the 1960s through the early 1970s. → Read More
Sweetwater Wetlands Park in Gainesville expands offerings with new electric tram
Passengers on the tram learn about the park's wildlife and plants along with its history and management. → Read More
Gainesville police investigating fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclist on Archer Road
The Gainesville Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a bicyclist in the 3500 block of Southwest Archer Road, according to a department Facebook post. The incident took place in the alley behind Kohl's department store. This story is breaking and will be updated as more information becomes available. → Read More
Rincón Latino Market opens on West Newberry Road in Gainesville
The market specializes in Latin American produce and baked goods, according to owner Diana Gomez, who was born and raised in Colombia. → Read More
The BASH Music Festival this weekend at Depot Park in downtown Gainesville
The free, outdoor festival Nov. 5-6 at Depot Park is headlined by Americana rock ’n' roll band Drive-By Truckers and blues legend Mavis Staples → Read More
Alachua County approves preliminary development plan for Lullwater at Fort Clarke project
The Alachua County Commission limited the height to three stories for buildings that border the Eagle Point subdivision on Fort Clarke Boulevard. → Read More
Grady Cabinet Works on South Main Street closes after 76 years in Gainesville
Rick and Debbie Grady, along with an installer, have spent the last 20 years running Grady Cabinet Works on South Main Street in Gainesville. → Read More
Alachua County Commission to hold workshop on proposed 'Lee property' development
Current plans for the proposed mixed-use development include a new University of Florida golf course, a solar farm and its own first responders. → Read More
Will unemployment remain low in Gainesville? Chamber, CareerSource CEOs discuss job market
The Sun talks economy and employment concerns with Phyllis Marty, CEO of CareerSource, and Eric Godet, CEO of the Greater Gainesville Chamber. → Read More
Al Black of 'Florida Highwaymen' fame to paint mural in Gainesville as part of 352walls
The Highwaymen began their artistic journey in the 1950s in Fort Pierce as a way to make a living outside of typical jobs held by African-Americans → Read More
Gator Motorsports designs race car, places third at annual Formula SAE Michigan event
The University of Florida's Formula SAE team used engineering skills and defended ideas in front of industry professionals, in addition to racing. → Read More
Former Gainesville CRA-backed restaurant Southern Charm Kitchen to be sold at auction
In December 2018, Judge Donna M. Keim awarded Fidelity Bank a nearly $700,000 judgment against Oselimo after he defaulted on his small-business loan. → Read More
More than 50,000 people, including Tim Tebow, expected to go to UF's graduation ceremony
University President Kent Fuchs will preside over the event, and bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s degrees will be conferred'; 50,000 expected. → Read More
Law enforcement searching for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash on State Road 24
Officials are searching for they driver of a vehicle they say left the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a man on a motorized bicycle. → Read More
More than 20 family-friendly Easter events are planned throughout Alachua County area
Red White and Blues Farm, Kirby Farm, Roger's Farm, Mayhem Ranch and Butler Town Center are just some of the places hosting big events this Easter. → Read More
Marion County Farm Preservation Festival set to celebrate area's rich agriculture history
The festival was created to promote the importance of farmlands and the need to preserve the land for future generations. → Read More
Target store on ground floor of The Standard to close June 11, company says in statement
The store opened in 2017 and employees about 50 full- and part-time workers. Employees will be given the option to transfer to the Archer Road store. → Read More
Bo Diddley Explosion! to celebrate music and legacy of legendary blues artist
Bo Diddley Explosion! will take place April 16 at the Alachua Woman's Club. Artists scheduled to perform include Sister Hazel and Gitlo Lee. → Read More
Gainesville area restaurant news: Rock N Roll Sushi opens in Tioga Town Center
Rock N Roll Sushi, Tropical Eatz and Gopuff Kitchen are the latest new food offerings around Gainesville. → Read More
Current and former UF athletes headed to Tokyo Olympics
Will Claye, Bobby Finke and Cory McGee are also among a strong group of Olympians representing the University of Florida. → Read More