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The Gainesville Sun

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Scare up some fun this Halloween week around Gainesville/Alachua County

'Little Shop of Horrors' A rock ’n’ roll, doo-wop and Motown score will come to life when the Hippodrome Theatre presents Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s cult musical “Little Shop of Horrors” through Nov. 1. The two-hour production will be staged at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, with additional 2 p.m. performances Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets range from $10 to $55 depending on the performance, seating and eligibility. The Hippodrome Theatre is located at 25 SE Second Place. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thehipp.org . Boo at the Zoo Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s Halloween tradition Boo at the Zoo returns on a new date from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at 3000 NW 83rd St. Students in the college’s Zoo Animal Technology program will transform the zoo into a trick-or-treat trail filled with Halloween scenes and decorations. The event will also feature themed performances by Danscompany of Gainesville, games with SF Athletics, activities hosted by Student Life clubs and a Fun4GatorKids Kid Zone offering crafts, games and additional candy. Admission is one nonperishable food item per person, with donations benefiting Saints Food Share and local families in need. The zoo will be closed during its

Gainesville, FL · 16d

Alachua Chronicle

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Letter: High Springs deserves leaders who treat residents with respect

Bill Augustine writes that High Springs deserves leaders who treat residents with respect The post Letter: High Springs deserves leaders who treat residents with respect appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

High Springs, FL · 16d

Alachua Chronicle

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October 27 Alachua County Commission Regular Meeting

The Alachua County Commission will hold its regular meeting at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 The post October 27 Alachua County Commission Regular Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 15d

gnvinfo.com

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UF Candidate Forum: Politicians Talk Local Priorities and Amendment 3

Last month, candidates for the Alachua County Board of Commissioners, the Alachua County School Board and the Florida legislature went to Pew Hall at the University of Florida to share their platforms and talk about critical local issues. Much of the conversation centered around a proposed constitutional amendment that has the potential to dramatically change the way local governments are funded in Florida.

Alachua County, FL · 15d
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Amendment 3 could cut Marion County’s library budget nearly in half

OCALA, FL (352Today.com) – Picture this: You’re on a deadline, and you’ve spent five hours polishing a school or work document until it’s finally perfect. You hit print, and the printer jams, dies, or spits out an error because the $25 ink cartridge you replaced last week is already gone.

Marion County, FL · 15d

WCJB

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Newberry rodeo draws crowds for two nights of action

NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - A father and son made the trip to Newberry for their first rodeo together as the ninth annual Countryway Town Square Pro Rodeo brought two nights of bull riding, barrel racing and family activities to the town. From watching the riders to seeing the rodeo clowns,...

Newberry, FL · 17d

West Orlando News

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Innovative Sargassum-to-Biochar Water Quality Research in Florida

The University of Florida is moving forward with innovative sargassum-to-biochar water quality research. The post Innovative Sargassum-to-Biochar Water Quality Research in Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Gainesville, FL · 15d

The Gainesville Sun

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Congress, Legislature, local races: Meet the Alachua County candidates

Alachua County and North Central Florida voters will decide races for Congress, the Florida Legislature and local offices in the Nov. 3 general election. Early voting began Oct. 19 and ends Nov. 1. Voters can also cast ballots on Election Day, Nov. 3. As of 3:50 p.m. Oct. 26, the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office had received 16,197 mail ballots, while 22,299 voters had cast ballots during early voting. The races that appear on individual ballots vary depending on where voters live. Here’s a brief look at the candidates on the ballot and their backgrounds, based on campaign websites and previous reporting by The Gainesville Sun. Related: What's at stake for Alachua County under Amendment 3? U.S. House District 3 Kat Cammack (Republican, incumbent) Cammack is a third-generation commercial sandblaster who grew up on a cattle ranch outside Denver where she participated in local 4-H programs and rodeos. A graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver, Cammack holds a master's degree in national defense and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College. Cammack chairs the Emerging Tech Task Force, where she leads House Republicans on issues including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotechnology. She co-founded the Republican Women's

Alachua County, FL · 15d

Alachua Chronicle

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Letter: Gainesville City Commission should do its homework before hiring a City Manager

Mark Kane Goldstein urges the Gainesville City Commission to do its homework before selecting a new City Manager. The post Letter: Gainesville City Commission should do its homework before hiring a City Manager appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 16d

WCJB

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Marion County commissioners approve mixed-use project near future Buc-ee’s

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A mixed-use development near the future Buc-ee’s exit on I-75 could bring hundreds of homes and a 500-room hotel to Marion County. County commissioners have approved the proposal, but some residents say they are concerned about whether roads and schools can handle the growth. Residents...

Marion County, FL · 18d

Alachua Chronicle

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Clerk of the Court to hold surplus auction

The Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court will hold a sealed-bid auction for surplus County property on Monday, Oct. 26. Items include computers, tablets, appliances, printers, office supplies, medical equipment, chairs, and more. The post Clerk of the Court to hold surplus auction appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 21d

mindfullyamerican.com

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4 Florida Speed Trap Towns Drivers Learn About the Hard Way

How does a tiny Florida town become famous among drivers for all the wrong reasons?. For a few of them, it started with how many tickets their officers wrote. Here’s the story behind each town’s reputation, and what drivers should know before they pass through. Note: This is...

Florida · 21d

Alachua Chronicle

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City of Gainesville breaks ground on RTS Eastside Transfer Station

Scheduled for completion in late 2027, the bus station on SE 20th Street will serve as a multimodal hub, connecting bus routes between east and west Gainesville. The post City of Gainesville breaks ground on RTS Eastside Transfer Station appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 17d

Ocala Star Banner

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10 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

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. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 12-18, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 12-18 inspections and no violations were found. Big Mans Cafe Ii

Marion County, FL · 21d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Florida cities among country's best college towns, says report

Several Florida cities were among the best college towns in the country, according to a report by WalletHub . The personal finance company ranked 415 cities of "varying sizes" based on their "wallet friendliness," social environment and academic and economic opportunities. The full methodology used to compile the list is available on WalletHub's website. Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville, Miami and Tallahassee all ranked among WalletHub's top 20 college towns and cities. Tampa, which ranked sixth overall, had a total score of 57.26, a wallet friendliness rank of 159, a social environment rank of six and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 149. Orlando, which ranked ninth overall, had a total score of 56.84, a wallet friendliness rank of 185, a social environment rank of four and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 145. Gainesville, which ranked 14th, had a total score of 55.7, a wallet friendliness rank of 108, a social environment rank of 52 and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 127. Miami, which ranked 19th, had a total score of 54.38, a wallet friendliness rank of 243, a social environmental rank of five and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 177. Tallahassee, which ranked 20th,

Tallahassee, FL · 18d

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This Florida Town Hosts A Once-A-Year Open-Air Market That Takes Over The Streets

Once a year, roughly 250 vendors pack the shady streets of one tiny town, and admission costs nothing. Estimates put the crowd somewhere between 30,000 and 40,000 people. That’s a lot of shoppers for a place you could stroll across before your coffee cools. The whole east side of...

Mcintosh, FL · 17d

WCJB

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Florida House District 10 candidates outline priorities ahead of general election

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) — Two candidates are campaigning to represent Florida House District 10 in the general election. The district covers all of Baker, Bradford, Columbia, and Union counties, along with parts of Alachua County. Republican candidate Marshall Rawson won the primary election with about 55% of the...

Florida · 18d

Alachua Chronicle

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O-Town Compost and Alachua County announce pumpkin composting drop-off program

O-Town Compost, in partnership with Alachua County, invites residents to give Halloween pumpkins a second life through a community composting program beginning Monday, November 2, at five Rural Collection Centers. The post O-Town Compost and Alachua County announce pumpkin composting drop-off program appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 15d

Alachua Chronicle

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Gainesville City Commission names Ed Book as Mayor Pro Tem, asks for more information on automated parking enforcement

At the October 22 General Policy Committee meeting, the Gainesville City Commission named Ed Book as Mayor Pro Tem and asked staff for more information about an automated parking enforcement system. The post Gainesville City Commission names Ed Book as Mayor Pro Tem, asks for more information on automated parking enforcement appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 18d

Ocala Gazette

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Seniors: It’s that time again

As Marion County’s older residents consider their options during Medicare open enrollment, one local insurance company owner says they need to ask themselves a question. “Do you want to save money,” Ocala Insurance Group owner Jorge Caravasi said, “or do you actually want to have access to healthcare?”

Marion County, FL · 17d