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3rd annual Datil Fest returns to Putnam County

An annual festival in Putnam County is devoted to the Datil Pepper, a unique Florida pepper. The organizers behind Datil Fest want more people to now about this pepper so that it can thrive. FOX 35's David Martin has more.

Putnam County, FL · 1d
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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.

Keystone Heights, FL · 3d
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10 Palatka, Florida Restaurants That Are Better Than You Might Expect

Carhops still bring food out to parked cars at one diner on this list, and the diner is about 90 years old. That alone made me sit up. Then I spotted frog legs on the same menu as milkshakes. The surprises keep stacking up in this small Florida river town....

Palatka, FL · 10d
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Putnam County Weighs Budget Committee as Amendment 3 Tax Cuts Loom

Putnam County commissioners are weighing whether to form a committee to help examine county finances and recommend budget cuts now that Florida voters have approved a constitutional amendment that will shrink local property tax collections starting in 2027. The proposal emerged as county leaders began grappling with what the measure will mean for services like police, public works and sanitation that rely heavily on property tax revenue.

Putnam County, FL · 1d
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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

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Clay County narrows fire chief search to three finalists

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Clay County has selected three finalists in its search for a new fire chief, following the upcoming retirement of longtime leader Lorin Mock. Mock has led Clay County Fire Rescue since 2009 - a tenure spanning nearly 17 years - and his retirement set off a nationwide search for his successor.

Clay County, FL · 2d

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This Humble Florida Restaurant Serves Fried Chicken So Good, People Drive Hours To Get It

If you’ve ever driven past a small, unassuming building and thought “there’s no way anything remarkable is happening in there,” Fryer’s Chicken in Melrose, Florida, is here to teach you a very important lesson about judging things by their exteriors. The lesson is: stop doing...

Melrose, FL · 1d

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

Action News Jax

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Clay County District Schools confirms ‘unexpected’ death of Paterson Elementary School principal

Clay County District Schools is mourning the “unexpected” death of one of its elementary school principals.

Clay County, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

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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 · 12h

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Auditions happening for show to celebrate school’s anniversary

Palatka Junior-Senior High School’s musical theater program is inviting students in seventh through 12th grade to audition for “Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr.,” a musical revue celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary. Students from any school, including home-school students, are welcome to audition. No previous theater...

Palatka, FL · 1d

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This Florida Breakfast Chain Just Opened Its Biggest Restaurant Yet In A 5,352-Square-Foot Space

A free game room with Galaga and Pac-Man now sits inside a breakfast restaurant. Yes, you can chase ghosts between pancakes, and nobody will ask you for a single quarter. That’s not even the biggest surprise. This brand-new spot seats up to 190 people, while its sister restaurants top out at 107.

Fleming Island, FL · 4d

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Winn-Dixie Continues Commitment To Florida Communities with $50,000 Disaster Relief Donation; Raymond Rhee Shares

JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Winn-Dixie Company continues to build on a year of growth and transformation, advancing its commitment to Florida through new store openings, ongoing investments and initiatives designed to strengthen its position as the state's hometown grocer. With more than a century of history in Florida, the Jacksonville-based company remains focused on expanding its presence, enhancing its neighborhood stores and delivering the fresh products, exceptional service and everyday value that generations of customers have come to trust.

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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

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Downtown Art Show, Tom Petty Weekend highlight Gainesville events

THIS WEEK Downtown Festival & Art Show The 45th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show returns to downtown Gainesville Nov. 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring more than 200 local and national artists offering paintings, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics and other works for purchase. The festival also features live music on four stages, dance and circus performances, food vendors, children's craft activities and community organization booths. The event is produced by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs and funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County. For more information, visit gainesvilledowntownartfest.net . Exquisite Corpse Art-a-thon The Gainesville Fine Arts Association has unveiled 13 collaborative artworks at the GFAA Gallery, 1314 S. Main St. Created during a 72-hour fundraising marathon, each piece was divided among three artists who received 24 hours to complete their section without seeing the others’ contributions. The finished works will remain on view through Nov. 21, when bidding in the accompanying silent auction closes. Proceeds will support the participating artists and GFAA’s nonprofit programming. Admission is free. For more information or to support an artist, visit gainesvillefinearts.org/art-a-thon . DanceAbout Classes Dance Alive National Ballet will offer free DanceAbout classes in ballet, modern, jazz

Gainesville, FL · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Commission introduces new Assistant County Manager, asks for a track at Citizens Field, authorizes negotiations to purchase Old Terwilliger property

At the November 10 meeting, the Alachua County Commission introduced a new Assistant County Manager, approved a letter asking the School Board for a track at Citizens Field, and authorized the County Manager to begin negotiations to purchase the Old Terwilliger property from the School Board. The post Alachua County Commission introduces new Assistant County Manager, asks for a track at Citizens Field, authorizes negotiations to purchase Old Terwilliger property appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 1d

Ocala Gazette

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District scales back drought restrictions in North Florida

The St. Johns River Water Management District, which includes Marion County, is reminding residents that landscape irrigation is now limited to once per week during Eastern Standard Time and announcing a modification to water shortage restrictions in portions of its service area following improved drought conditions. Effective immediately, the district...

Marion County, FL · 1d

The Gainesville Sun

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‘Super slammed’: Brewing Thoughts sees surge after Streatery opens

Less than a week after the city’s long-awaited Streatery opened, downtown coffee shop Brewing Thoughts has already felt the effects, with its co-owner describing business as “super slammed.” With a blanket of stars overhead and strands of dimly lit orange and blue string lights illuminating the plaza, several Gainesville city commissioners, officials and Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler cut the ribbon Nov. 6, ending a more than six-year wait for a project first conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic to expand outdoor dining. The Streatery, which stretches along Southwest First Avenue between Southwest Second Street and South Main Street, converts the former roadway into a walkable pedestrian plaza with overhead string lighting, new landscaping, enhanced tree canopies and upgraded stormwater drainage infrastructure. Construction crews began fencing off sections of Southwest First Avenue on April 13. The Nov. 6 ribbon cutting marked the end of nearly seven months of construction and the completion of another effort to create more pedestrian-friendly spaces downtown. Businesses along the Streatery include The Bull, Loosey’s, Capone’s, Nest + Nibble, Lor Kebab and Brewing Thoughts. Brewing Thoughts co-owner Titan Wojciak, a UF electrical engineering student, told The Sun on Nov. 9 that he and his girlfriend and fellow

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Alachua County approves changes to West End Planned Development

Alachua County purchased 75 acres of the former West End Golf Course in May 2024 for $3.8 million to develop it into a community park. The West End Planned Development amendments change the property use from golf course to community park and allow various recreational activities. Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler was...

Alachua County, FL · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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Eat Like It Matters: Thanksgiving Edition to be held on Nov. 14

Thanksgiving Edition brings fresh food, live music, and a turkey giveaway to GRASSROOTS PROVISION + RELIEF KITCHEN on Saturday, November 14 The post Eat Like It Matters: Thanksgiving Edition to be held on Nov. 14 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 1d