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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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Citrus County, Florida, Restaurants With The Most Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted restaurant inspections at 49 Citrus County eateries in the last 30 days, and the results give local diners plenty to chew on. Thirty-nine restaurants passed on their first visit, while 10 failed to meet standards initially. Some of those spots needed follow-up inspections before they could keep serving food.

Citrus County, FL · 2d
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Along The Withlacoochee, Stumpknockers Has Been Frying Catfish The Same Way Since The 1960s

Some Florida restaurants chase trends. Others stay put beside a river and let the trends drive right past them on the highway. In Dunnellon, a small town known for clear springs and slow water, there is a riverside spot where the catfish plate has been a steady habit for generations of local families. People drive an hour or more to get there, and some come back the very next day for dessert.

Dunnellon, 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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Wild Horses, Bison and Gators Share This Florida Trail Like a Safari Close to Home

A herd of bison roams free on a Florida prairie. Wild Spanish horses graze nearby, and alligators sun themselves just off an elevated boardwalk. I had to read that twice. This is the same state known for beaches and theme parks, yet here is a sweeping grassland that looks borrowed from the Great Plains.

Florida · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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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 · 19h

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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 · 20h

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

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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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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

Alachua Chronicle

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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 · 16h

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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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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.

Florida · 3d

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Veterans Day events happening around North Central Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Veterans Day events will be going on all around North Central Florida on Wednesday. Here are some events that will be going on. Marion County Public Schools 20th student-led event. Students and staff with Marion County Public Schools will host their 20th student-led event honoring veterans.

Marion County, FL · 2d

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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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Swimming With Manatees Is Actually Allowed at These 7 Florida Springs and Rivers

One small corner of Florida’s Gulf Coast is the only place in North America where you can legally get in the water with wild manatees. I had to read that twice. Most of us grew up thinking these gentle giants were strictly a look-from-the-dock kind of animal. The secret...

Florida · 6d