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Garlic Knots And Legendary Chicken Spaghetti Put This Lake Butler, Florida Restaurant On The Map

A small pizza joint in rural Florida now turns out cannoli, scratch marinara, and mozzarella sticks made in house. That’s a lot of ambition packed into one small kitchen. The menu reads like a love letter to Italian-American comfort food. Garlic knots, chicken parm, eggplant parm, stromboli, and wings tossed in flavors like mango habanero all share space on one menu.

Lake Butler, FL · 4d

WOKV

The FIRM in Starke reopens full road course, bringing more speed and motorsports excitement to North

STARKE, Fla. — A motorsports facility about an hour from Jacksonville is reopening its full racetrack after major repairs and improvements. The Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park, also known as The FIRM, is a 420-acre facility in Starke that offers paved-track racing and off-road rally driving. The facility’s...

Starke, FL · 3d

Alachua Chronicle

Gainesville celebrates grand opening of The Streatery

The two-block section of Southwest First Avenue, west of South Main Street, has been transformed into an ADA-accessible, curbless street for hosting festivals, markets, and other community events. The post Gainesville celebrates grand opening of The Streatery appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Independent Florida Alligator

Florida’s comeback falls short in loss to South Florida

The Gators struggled offensively for the second straight contest, but this time, it proved costly. Florida fell behind early and couldn’t make up the ground it needed as frustrations flared. The Gators (3-1) ultimately suffered their first loss of the season to South Florida (3-1), 72-70. After a sluggish...

Gainesville, FL · 10h

WCJB

Keystone Heights, FL · 3d

Keystone Heights council moves ahead with special assessments after Amendment 3 approval

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla. (WCJB) - The Keystone Heights City Council voted 4-1 to move ahead with the process of creating special assessments to pay for some city services. The approval of Amendment 3 in last week’s general election is forcing local governments to take a closer look at their budgets.

everafterinthewoods.com

Southern Comfort Food Keeps Coming At This Buffet In Alachua, Florida

Fried chicken, liver and onions, banana pudding, and coconut pie can all share one tray here. That lineup alone tells you this buffet speaks fluent Southern. The hot bar runs deep with comfort classics. Think fried shrimp, pork chops, beef stew, black-eyed peas, greens, and mac and cheese. Cornbread and...

Alachua, FL · 2d

restaurantmagazine.com

Gainesville Gets a New Game Day Destination: Meltwich Bar & Grill Brings Bold Flavours and Sports Bar Energy to the Community

Known for its indulgent comfort food and creative takes on classic favourites, Meltwich brings a fresh twist to the traditional sports bar experience. From juicy burgers and crispy wings to loaded fries, Philly cheese steaks, and signature grilled cheese melts, the menu offers something for every craving. Located in the...

Alachua Chronicle

Alachua County to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new civil courthouse

Groundbreaking for the new civil courthouse will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. at 220 S. Main St. The post Alachua County to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new civil courthouse appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 13h

wruf.com

Florida Football Series with Notre Dame Canceled

Florida canceled its 2031 and 2032 home-and-home football series with Notre Dame, according to On3’s Brett McMurphy. The university used a clause that allowed it to cancel both games without financial repercussions. The decision came just one day after the new 24-team College Football Playoff format was approved Monday....

Gainesville, FL · 1d

WCJB

Gators hoops adds Condon to 2027 class

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - 6-foot-7 forward Ian Condon has put pen to paper to play with the Gators as a part of the 2027 class. “We are elated to add Ian to our basketball program,” Head Coach Todd Golden said. “He is an outstanding young man who exemplifies many winning qualities both on and off the floor. He’s a tireless worker, a great student, and a heck of a basketball player. His toughness, grit, and skill will be welcomed in our program!”

Gainesville, FL · 1d

allamericanatlas.com

5 Best Italian Restaurants in Gainesville, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Gainesville, Florida — a city where the live oaks drape their arms over brick streets, where the laughter of students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, and where the air is thick with the scent of orange blossoms and simmering garlic. Here, the University’s pulse beats through every block, and the city’s heart is stitched together by artists, teachers, musicians, and dreamers from every corner of the world. Gainesville is a place where food is memory, migration, and celebration — a table set for one more, always.

Gainesville, FL · 1d

wruf.com

Santa Fe Girls Basketball to Rebuild After Challenging Season

Santa Fe High School’s girls basketball team enters the 2026-27 season with an opportunity to establish a fresh identity with a roster loaded with new players. Only one player returns, as the Raiders face the challenge of building chemistry while working toward a more competitive season under coach Dennis Hooks.

Alachua, FL · 18h

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office responds to passage of Amendment 3

The Alachua County Property Appraiser's Office provides information on Amendment 3 The post Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office responds to passage of Amendment 3 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 17h

The Spun

Jon Sumrall, Florida Make Quarterback Decision for Kentucky Showdown

Florida has reportedly settled on a starting quarterback after coach Jon Sumrall left the competition open for the Kentucky game.

Gainesville, FL · 22h

wruf.com

Sante Fe, Dunnellon Set for Rematch in Class 3A Football

Santa Fe and Dunnellon are headed for a rematch. The FHSAA released its bracket for the Class 3A-Region 2 football playoffs last Friday and Santa Fe secured the No. 4 seed in the eight-team bracket, while the Dunnellon Tigers claimed the No. 5 spot. Despite the head-to-head result and better...

Dunnellon, FL · 3d

Alachua Chronicle

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Safe Haven Rentals announces December 1 opening of Gainesville shared living program for returning citizens

Safe Haven Rentals plans to open a new furnished shared living program in Gainesville on December 1, offering accommodations for adults returning to the community after incarceration who can live independently. The post Safe Haven Rentals announces December 1 opening of Gainesville shared living program for returning citizens appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 14h

Mashed

Florida's Top Chicken Sandwich Earned Guy Fieri's Seal Of Approval

A Gainesville, Florida chicken restaurant has earned high marks from Guy Fieri and customers alike for its towering and tasty chicken sandwiches.

Independent Florida Alligator

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East Gainesville community forum sparks discussion on racial disparities

A crowd of about 100 people gathered at Greater Bethel AME Church in East Gainesville Thursday evening for a community forum discussing Alachua’s racial literacy gap amid the school board’s ongoing search for a new superintendent. The roughly two-hour forum concluded with organizers acknowledging the need for further discussion.

Alachua County, FL · 3d

The Gainesville Sun

Gainesville apartments for rent saw price decreases since last October

Renters in Gainesville saw apartment listing prices decrease 5% from October 2025's median of $1,649, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,573 in October. Median listing prices in Gainesville are trending essentially the same as the previous month's $1,575 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.gainesville.com Out of 1,238 rental listings in Gainesville, 15 are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $1,575. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,135, 5% lower than September, when they were $1,195. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,175. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent had no change since September at a central price of $1,400, compared to $1,400. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,424. Statewide, Florida rental listing prices are

Gator Country

Taylor likes several things about the Florida Gators’ program

Last Saturday night, the Florida Gators hosted several top 2028 prospects on campus for the Oklahoma game. 2028 defensive lineman Josiah Taylor (6-4, 315, Vero Beach, FL. High) was on campus and he said despite the loss, he still likes Florida as he knows what he’s looking for in a program.