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This Florida Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

There’s a town in Florida where your Social Security check doesn’t just cover the basics, it actually covers everything, and that town is Trenton. Tucked into Gilchrist County in North Central Florida, this quiet little place is doing something that most of the state has completely forgotten how to do, and that’s staying genuinely, wonderfully affordable.

Gilchrist County, FL · 5d
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West Orlando News

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Solar Site Launched in North Florida

A new solar site was launched in North Florida. The post Solar Site Launched in North Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

Florida · 2d

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Greenville factory shuts down, stops paying rent as town scrambles to salvage investment

GREENVILLE, Fla. — A taxpayer-supported mattress manufacturing venture in Greenville has apparently collapsed, leaving the small Madison County town without expected lease payments and facing difficult decisions about how to recover its investment. During a Town Council meeting, officials revealed that the local mattress factory has been closed for...

Greenville, FL · 3d
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Berrien County jail report: Records list 10 people as currently booked and 11 historical entries

NASHVILLE, Ga. — Berrien County Sheriff’s Office jail records supplied to the Lanier County News list 10 people as currently booked, with arrest dates from Nov. 2 through Nov. 6, 2026. Another 11 names appear with a status of “History,” without arrest dates or charge details in the supplied information.

Berrien County, GA · 1d
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Nutrien closure: Beyond 500 jobs, Hamilton County could lose $3M in annual tax revenue

WHITE SPRINGS, Fla. — Nutrien's planned shutdown of its White Springs phosphate operation could eventually cost Hamilton County between $2.5 million and $3 million in annual tax revenue, according to the county's property appraiser, creating a financial hole local leaders will have to fill long after the company's promised $8 million in transition assistance is spent.

Hamilton County, FL · 3d

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Walk with a Doc for Better Health in Valdosta Saturday

VALDOSTA, Ga. – The public can take a step toward better health with a walk led by SGMC Health‘s Medical Education program. Participants will meet at the Valdosta Middle School Track from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14th, for a fun, casual opportunity to get moving, connect with local physicians, and see how every walk is a win for their health. This month’s event is in partnership with the 100 Black Men of Valdosta.

Valdosta, GA · 21h

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Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies collecting toys donations at high school football playoff games

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - The Columbia High School Tigers and Fort White Indians are getting ready for Friday night’s playoffs, and we’ll have a full breakdown on TV20’s Sports Overtime. Meanwhile, sheriff’s deputies are preparing to collect toy donations at the game. Deputies are asking...

Columbia County, FL · 3d

Alachua Chronicle

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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 .

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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 · 15h

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Gainesville leaders expecting to open cold-night shelters

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville city leaders are expecting to open cold-night shelter locations starting Friday. The MLK Jr. Multi-purpose Center will serve families with children under 18. Officials say Grace Marketplace will provide the services. St. Francis House used to house families on cold nights. The shelter closed this...

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Greenville sells town property to rescue troubled water project as costs soar

GREENVILLE, Fla. — Greenville leaders are turning to the sale of town-owned real estate to help finance critical water infrastructure improvements after rising construction costs pushed the project beyond its $750,000 state funding. The town expects nearly $437,000 from property sales, with approximately $161,000 earmarked for the water system.

Greenville, FL · 19h

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Trenton holds Veterans Day parade with floats, first responders

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Fire truck horns, waving American flags and cheering crowds filled the streets of Trenton on Wednesday for the city’s Veterans Day parade. Families cheered as the parade made its way through town. The parade was a chance for the community to come together and celebrate its veterans.

Trenton, FL · 1d

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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

Alachua Chronicle

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City of Gainesville announces seasonal activation of Cold Night Shelter Program

Cold Night Shelter services will be offered Nov. 13-14, with individual adults served at GRACE Marketplace and juveniles with accompanying family members at the MLK Multipurpose Center. The post City of Gainesville announces seasonal activation of Cold Night Shelter Program appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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Republican Chad Johnson files to run for District 22 seat in 2028

Republican Chad Johnson has filed to run again in two years for the District 22 seat Democrat Amy Trask won last week.

Gainesville, FL · 2d

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

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PODCAST: First Black student to last Black teacher: Georgia educator’s fight reaches Supreme Court | Behind the Investigation

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - As a first grader, Lana Foster walked through the doors of a formerly all-white school in rural South Georgia, becoming one of the Black students who helped integrate Echols County’s schools. Decades later, Foster returned to the district as a teacher. After 34...

Echols County, GA · 14h

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Vietnam veteran volunteers at Camp Blanding Museum to teach younger generations

As veterans across the country were honored Wednesday, one Vietnam veteran said it is important to make sure future generations understand the history behind that service.

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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ABC North Florida Promotes Marygrace House to Reg VP | Dir Member Services

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) North Florida is announced this week the promotion of Marygrace House to Regional Vice President | Director of Member Services. House is being recognized for her expanded leadership responsibilities and continued commitment to advancing the commercial construction industry throughout Florida’s Panhandle. Based in Pensacola,...

Pensacola, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

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Archer City Commission learns details of Thickets settlement

At the Nov. 9 meeting, the Archer City Commission heard the details of a settlement with Thickets, made some changes to City personnel policies, asked for revisions to the Willdan contract, and postponed the creation of Friends of Archer. The post Archer City Commission learns details of Thickets settlement appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Archer, FL · 1d