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Deb Kowalski

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Gainesville repipe reviews have me asking about walls and water

Top 3Plumbers · Gainesville, FL·Checked Oct 19, 2026. My Florida-house habit is to start with the paperwork, then ask what happens to the walls and the water. These Gainesville repipe reviews gave me useful details—and the questions worth asking before a crew starts opening rooms.

Gainesville, FL · 20d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua startup Aloft Biotechnologies wins 17th annual Cade Prize for Inventivity

Aloft Biotechnologies, of Alachua, won the Grand Prize at the 17th annual Cade Prize for Inventivity on Wednesday for Float-Layer, a bubble-free gas delivery technology for growing living cells. The post Alachua startup Aloft Biotechnologies wins 17th annual Cade Prize for Inventivity appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua, FL · 20d

Extended Reach USA

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Hawaiian Bros Plans 52 Florida Restaurants With 24 Targeted in First Three Years

Southern Rock’s agreement covers Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa and Orlando, creating a new restaurant development prospect for Florida property owners and brokers. By Extended Reach USAOctober 19, 2026 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill plans to enter Florida with 24 restaurants during the first three years of a broader agreement to develop 52 locations across Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa …

Tampa, FL · 20d

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908 Group Breaks Ground on 684-Bed Development Near University of Florida

Gainesville, Fla. — 908 Group has broken ground on Chapter House UF, a 684-bed student housing development located at 920 Southwest Depot Ave. near the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. The project is being developed in partnership with Batson-Cook Development Co. and an undisclosed, Fortune 100 insurance company. The community will offer 219 units alongside 9,000 square feet of shared amenity space. The development team includes ARCO/Murray, Humphreys & Partners Architects and NV5. Construction financing was provided by Pacific Life. Asset Living has been tapped to manage the community upon completion, which is scheduled for summer 2028.

Gainesville, FL · 23d

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UF/IFAS marks 50 years of caladium breeding in Florida

WIMAUMA, Fla. — The University of Florida’s UF/IFAS ornamental breeding program is marking its 50th year with two new caladium varieties as researchers work to develop colorful plants that can better thrive in Florida. UF/IFAS recently released its 50th and 51st caladium varieties, named Juicy Gossip and Passion...

Florida · 22d

Ocala Star Banner

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Ocala and Marion County businesses honored at 2026 Community's Choice Awards

It was a night to celebrate for Ocala/Marion County businesses. Leaders gathered Oct. 14 at the Circle Square Cultural Center at On Top of the World for the 2026 Ocala Community's Choice Awards gala, hosted by the Ocala Star-Banner/ocala.com and LocaliQ. There was food, music, dancing and, of course, honors for the finalists and winners in more than 120 categories. In this program, the community nominated and voted on local businesses. Oct. 14 was the night to celebrate all the hard work these businesses do every day. In a video played during the ceremony, Mike Reed, the chairman and CEO of USA TODAY Co., said small businesses are "the heartbeat of our community." https://ocala.gannettcontests.com/2026-Ocala-Communitys-Choice-Awards-Winners/" id="92264326007"> Miss Florida Alexandra de Roos announced the finalists and winners in dozens of categories. Winners cheered, accepted their awards, and posed for pictures. A full list of winners and finalists can be found at ocala.gannettcontests.com/2026-Ocala-Communitys-Choice-Awards-Winners jross@usatodayco.com This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Ocala and Marion County businesses honored at 2026 Community's Choice Awards

Marion County, FL · 24d

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Deceased Villager’s home turning into neighborhood eyesore

A deceased owner’s home in The Villages has deteriorated to a neighborhood eyesore as the property reverts to bank ownership. At a public hearing Friday at Savannah Center, the Community Development District 1 Board of Supervisors found the estate of Everett H. Belter in violation of the district’s deed compliance rules. The property at 2026 San Leonardo Way in the Village of Palo Alto was classified as a “re-occurring violation” after previously being cited for overgrown grass and weeds in late 2025.

The Villages, FL · 29d

WCJB

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Ocala mystery box company sales surge after Mr. Beast, Lori Greiner Shark Tank investment

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) — A North Central Florida business received national exposure when the company was featured on Shark Tank and the owners secured a deal with YouTuber Mr. Beast and longtime host Lori Greiner. Fundelivered, based in Ocala, takes unclaimed mail packages, customer returns and overstock goods and...

Ocala, FL · 25d

The Gainesville Sun

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Gainesville businesses celebrated at Community’s Choice Awards gala

With a toast to the best, The Gainesville Sun and LocaliQ hosted the 2026 Community’s Choice Awards at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, where local business owners and supporters gathered to celebrate the area's top businesses. Highlighting the best in Gainesville and Alachua County, more than 50 local businesses were represented at the Oct. 13 gala and awards ceremony. Jodi Bell, LocaliQ/USA TODAY NETWORK vice president of sales for the Florida Panhandle, kicked off the event by welcoming and congratulating the business award winners and finalists. Bell said more than 40,000 nominations and votes were cast in 2026 across more than 100 categories, resulting in three business finalists in each category. "Those could be trending hot spots, they could be hidden gems that are establishments across cities and towns....and you deserve every bit of the glory tonight," Bell said. Some of the Community’s Choice Awards categories included Beauty and Health, Beauty and Health-People, Dining, Entertainment & Leisure, Finance, Kids and Education, Pets, Services, Services-People, Shopping, Spirits, Sports and Fitness, Top Employers, and Vehicles, Dealers and Services. Presenting the awards and welcoming winners to the stage, Miss Florida Alexandra de Roos read off winners in categories such as First

Gainesville, FL · 25d

WCJB

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Unemployment falls in North Central Florida as housing market shows mixed results

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) - Two new reports from the state show different parts of the economic picture for North Central Florida. According to Florida Commerce, the unemployment rate in the area dropped around a half a point from August to September. In Alachua County, the labor force grew by more...

Alachua County, FL · 22d

Alachua Chronicle

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2026 Fall Parade of Homes™ showcases 17 new homes across Alachua County

The Builders Association of North Central Florida invites the community to explore the latest in home design, construction, and innovation during the 2026 Fall Parade of Homes™, taking place October 17-18 and October 24-25 The post 2026 Fall Parade of Homes™ showcases 17 new homes across Alachua County appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 26d

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GRU Authority gives CEO $10K raise

A week after a Florida appeals court ruled that Gainesville Regional Utilities can retain control of the city's utility system, the authority board approved an over $10,000 raise for its chief executive officer. Kicking off the Oct. 14 monthly meeting, GRUA Chair Eric Lawson thanked and congratulated the authority's legal...

Gainesville, FL · 24d

villages-news.com

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VIDEO: SpaceX rocket dazzles residents across The Villages, Sumter County

Readers throughout Marion, Lake, and Sumter counties submitted dozens of videos and photographs documenting Tuesday morning’s brilliant celestial display, which was created when exhaust gases from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket expanded into the upper atmosphere just prior to sunrise. Among the submissions were also several videos capturing the...

Sumter County, FL · 26d

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Marion County moves to foreclose on Summerfield property buried in junk

SUMMERFIELD, Fla. – Marion County is moving to foreclose on a Summerfield property where junk has been piling up for six years, county officials said at a recent commission meeting. The county attorney said the decision to pursue foreclosure came after repeated cleanup efforts failed to produce lasting results.

Summerfield, FL · 10-07

Alachua Chronicle

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GHA’s new leadership program “Built From Within” draws strong interest from residents

By the end of the program, participants will be positioned to improve their economic well-being, strengthen financial literacy, and be ready for business and homeownership — building momentum GHA hopes will carry into lasting change and generational success. The post GHA’s new leadership program “Built From Within” draws strong interest from residents appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 26d

WCJB

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Five Paddock Market businesses ordered to close over unlicensed activity

Several businesses inside Ocala’s Paddock Market have been ordered to close immediately due to unlicensed activity.

Ocala, FL · 10-06

WCJB

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Ocala drive-in for sale, owner says still open for business

Ocala, FL · 23d

Ocala Gazette

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Marion eviction filings jump 18% in first half of 2026; foreclosures highest since 2019

Landlords in Marion County filed 839 eviction cases in the first six months of 2026. That is an 18% increase over the same period last year and the most for any January-June period since at least 2019, according to court data compiled by the University of Florida’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies.

Marion County, FL · 26d

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Hawaiian Bros Plans Florida Expansion With Jacksonville Among Four Target Markets

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is preparing to enter Florida, with Jacksonville among four markets slated for expansion under a new agreement that calls for 52 restaurants across the state. The fast-casual chain has partnered with Southern Rock Restaurants and Southern Rock Hawaii to develop locations in Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa and...

Jacksonville, FL · 26d

352today.com

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‘Paychecks for Patriots’ job fair turns service into opportunity in Ocala Nov. 10

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion continues its mission to connect veterans with employment opportunities as part of a statewide effort during its 14th annual “Paychecks for Patriots: Powered by Hope Florida” job fair. “Paychecks for Patriots” takes place Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 11...

Ocala, FL · 25d