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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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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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This Georgia Restaurant Has A Buffet So Legendary That Locals Guard It Like A Secret Treasure

Some secrets are hard to keep, especially when the secret involves an entire buffet line of General Tso’s chicken. That’s the situation happening over at Chow Town Grill & Buffet in Valdosta, Georgia, a spot locals talk about like it’s a hidden treasure they’d rather not share with the whole internet.

Valdosta, GA · 8d

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Resonate Suwannee Announces April 15–17, 2027 Return to Live Oak, Florida

Resonate Suwannee is set to return to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, from April 15–17, 2027, according to artwork shared in a Reddit discussion. The event graphic marks the festival’s return and lists the three-day dates, but does not include a lineup, ticket information, or additional programming details.

Live Oak, FL · 18h

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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 · 23h

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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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This Underrated Florida Restaurant Serves The Best All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet You’ll Ever Taste

Florida has been keeping a delicious secret in Alachua, and that secret goes by the name of Brown’s Country Buffet. It’s the kind of all-you-can-eat country buffet that makes you reconsider every dining decision you’ve made in the past several years. Here’s something worth thinking about.

Florida · 8d

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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

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Tickets go on sale for Raised Rowdy Tour stop in Newberry

Tickets go on sale on Nov. 13 for the February tour stop in Newberry The post Tickets go on sale for Raised Rowdy Tour stop in Newberry appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Newberry, FL · 17h

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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

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Alachua County to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Civil Courthouse

Alachua County invites the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new civil courthouse. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the construction site (220 S. Main St., Gainesville). Parking is available in the grass lot just south of the project along Southwest Fourth Ave., as well as in the nearby southwest downtown parking garage and surrounding on-street spaces.

Alachua, 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 · 17h

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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

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High Springs City Commission selects Seth Lawless for interim City Manager negotiations

The High Springs City Commission voted 4-0 on November 9 to open contract negotiations with Seth Lawless for interim City Manager after interviewing three candidates during a special meeting at City Hall. The post High Springs City Commission selects Seth Lawless for interim City Manager negotiations appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

High Springs, FL · 14h

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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

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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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Black Teacher Helped Integrate Georgia Schools. Decades Later, Officials Involved In Her Firing Were Linked to Racist Texts — Now They Want Immunity

As a child, Lana Foster helped integrate South Georgia’s Echols County schools in 1970, then returned in the 1980s to teach in the same district […] Black Teacher Helped Integrate Georgia Schools. Decades Later, Officials Involved In Her Firing Were Linked to Racist Texts — Now They Want Immunity

Echols County, GA · 2d

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The Rock volleyball duo puts pen to paper

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A duo from The Rock volleyball put pen to paper to play at the next level on Wednesday. Ariana Howard will play play at Valdosta State University and major in Health Sciences on the path to become a nurse. Callie Kieszek will play at Babson College...

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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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