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Tallahassee Democrat

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Florida cities among country's best college towns, says report

Several Florida cities were among the best college towns in the country, according to a report by WalletHub . The personal finance company ranked 415 cities of "varying sizes" based on their "wallet friendliness," social environment and academic and economic opportunities. The full methodology used to compile the list is available on WalletHub's website. Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville, Miami and Tallahassee all ranked among WalletHub's top 20 college towns and cities. Tampa, which ranked sixth overall, had a total score of 57.26, a wallet friendliness rank of 159, a social environment rank of six and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 149. Orlando, which ranked ninth overall, had a total score of 56.84, a wallet friendliness rank of 185, a social environment rank of four and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 145. Gainesville, which ranked 14th, had a total score of 55.7, a wallet friendliness rank of 108, a social environment rank of 52 and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 127. Miami, which ranked 19th, had a total score of 54.38, a wallet friendliness rank of 243, a social environmental rank of five and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 177. Tallahassee, which ranked 20th,

Tallahassee, FL · 14d

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This Florida Town Hosts A Once-A-Year Open-Air Market That Takes Over The Streets

Once a year, roughly 250 vendors pack the shady streets of one tiny town, and admission costs nothing. Estimates put the crowd somewhere between 30,000 and 40,000 people. That’s a lot of shoppers for a place you could stroll across before your coffee cools. The whole east side of...

Mcintosh, FL · 13d
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Florida House District 10 candidates outline priorities ahead of general election

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) — Two candidates are campaigning to represent Florida House District 10 in the general election. The district covers all of Baker, Bradford, Columbia, and Union counties, along with parts of Alachua County. Republican candidate Marshall Rawson won the primary election with about 55% of the...

Florida · 14d
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Alachua Chronicle

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O-Town Compost and Alachua County announce pumpkin composting drop-off program

O-Town Compost, in partnership with Alachua County, invites residents to give Halloween pumpkins a second life through a community composting program beginning Monday, November 2, at five Rural Collection Centers. The post O-Town Compost and Alachua County announce pumpkin composting drop-off program appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 11d

Alachua Chronicle

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Gainesville City Commission names Ed Book as Mayor Pro Tem, asks for more information on automated parking enforcement

At the October 22 General Policy Committee meeting, the Gainesville City Commission named Ed Book as Mayor Pro Tem and asked staff for more information about an automated parking enforcement system. The post Gainesville City Commission names Ed Book as Mayor Pro Tem, asks for more information on automated parking enforcement appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 14d

Ocala Gazette

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Seniors: It’s that time again

As Marion County’s older residents consider their options during Medicare open enrollment, one local insurance company owner says they need to ask themselves a question. “Do you want to save money,” Ocala Insurance Group owner Jorge Caravasi said, “or do you actually want to have access to healthcare?”

Marion County, FL · 13d

WCJB

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Alachua County homebuyers explore Parade of new homes as property tax vote approaches

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - With home sales rising in the Gainesville area and a property tax amendment on the November ballot, potential homebuyers are getting a firsthand look at new housing options across Alachua County. The Builders Association of North Central Florida hosted its Fall Parade of Homes this...

Alachua County, FL · 12d

WCJB

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Marion County searches for new Animal Services Director

The search is underway for a new person to take the reins at Marion County Animal Services.

Marion County, FL · 14d

WCJB

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High Springs seeks Interim City Manager

High Springs city commissioners are searching for a new Interim City Manager amid budget pressures and concerns about emergency services.

High Springs, FL · 14d

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Early voting will begin at several recreation centers in The Villages

Early voting for the General Election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, at several recreation centers in The Villages. Sumter County residents can cast their ballots from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Tuesday through Oct. 31 at the Tierra Del Sol, Laurel Manor, Allamanda, Rohan, and Everglades recreation centers. For Marion...

Sumter County, FL · 14d

The Florida Times-Union

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Oh Atlanta! Georgia's capital city finally gets a Gators-Bulldogs game

In the song "Oh, Atlanta," the band Little Feat sings of a man pining away for his "redhead dream." "Whoa hot 'lanta … I said oh, oh, Atlanta, I got to get back to you." And for the first time in the history of the Florida vs. Georgia rivalry , which spans 122 yards and 104 games (or 103, according to the Gators), Bulldog fans will realize their red and black dream, to play the Gators in the ATL. The fifth-ranked Bulldogs (6-1) will face the 20th-ranked Gators (5-2) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 31 (3:30 p.m., ABC) in their first-ever meeting in Atlanta. It's the front end of a neutral-site doubleheader while Jacksonville's Stadium of the Future is under construction, with the Dawgs and Gators playing in Tampa next year before returning to Jacksonville, the site for the game since 1933, in 2028. Both will be coming into the game off some unexpected results last week, with a bye week to rest, evaluate and build emotional momentum for their 105th meeting. The Bulldogs lost 27-24 at home to Auburn (and fell out of the top spot in the polls) and Florida upset Texas by the same score in Austin.

Gainesville, FL · 12d

WCJB

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Gainesville breaks ground on new transit station

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The city of Gainesville broke ground Friday morning on a new regional transit system at the Eastside Transfer Station on Southeast 20th Street. Several Gainesville city officials attended the groundbreaking celebration. The new transfer system will feature three covered canopies that can accommodate six buses in...

Gainesville, FL · 14d

WCJB

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Demolition complete on overpass bridge in Ocala

Florida Department of Transportation officials said that demolition on the SW 66th St. overpass bridge in Ocala is complete.

Ocala, FL · 14d

WCJB

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Alachua County homebuyers explore Parade of new homes as property tax vote approaches

With home sales rising in the Gainesville area and a property tax amendment on the November ballot, potential homebuyers are getting a firsthand look at new housing options across Alachua County.

Alachua County, FL · 12d

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Caperlane Farm’s Heysek Elected As FTBOA President

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association announced Oct. 23 that Richard Heysek, who with his wife Cathy breed and race in the name of their Caperlane Farm in Reddick, was elected president of the FTBOA at a board meeting following the annual member meeting. “I am honored...

Florida · 14d

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Marion County approves 105-acre I-75 development after neighbors voice traffic, buffer concerns

Marion County commissioners have approved a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the NW 49th Street Gateway, clearing the way for a 105-acre mixed-use development with up to 535 residences, a 500-room hotel, and more than 500,000 square feet of commercial space adjacent to the future Buc-ee’s travel center.

Marion County, FL · 14d

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Collier Prize for State Government Accountability Symposium 2026

Today’s episode features Rick Hirsch, director of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability at the University of Florida. The $25,000 award is one of the largest journalism prizes available and it is presented at the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner in Washington, D.C. It recognizes the best professional reporting on state government accountability in the U.S. in any medium or on any platform and to any news organization. The Collier Prize Symposium on Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the UF Reitz Union Rion Ballroom will feature investigations honored in the 2026 competition.

Gainesville, FL · 12d

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Staffing shortages limit Gilchrist County’s third ambulance coverage

Gilchrist County Fire Rescue added a third ambulance to expand emergency coverage, but a new performance audit found staffing shortages prevent the department from consistently keeping the unit in service. The department has relied heavily on overtime to maintain emergency services, according to a performance audit examining its operations from...

Gilchrist County, FL · 14d

WCJB

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Marion County commissioners approve mixed-use project near future Buc-ee’s

A mixed-use development near the future Buc-ee’s exit on I-75 could bring hundreds of homes and a 500-room hotel to Marion County.

Marion County, FL · 15d

WCJB

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SMA Healthcare to hold first Marion County fundraiser for Ocala women’s shelter playground

SMA Healthcare is holding its first annual SMA Soirée fundraiser in Marion County on Saturday, at the Circle Square Cultural Center at On Top of the World.

Marion County, FL · 14d