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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 · 6d
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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 · 3d

Alachua Chronicle

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Construction to begin next week on U.S. Hwy 441 improvements in Alachua

Construction on drainage, sidewalk, and signage improvements along U.S. 441/N. Martin Luther King Memorial Highway, from NW 125th Street to west of NW 129th Terrace in Alachua, will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The post Construction to begin next week on U.S. Hwy 441 improvements in Alachua appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua, FL · 21h

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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 · 1d

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Newberry Clears Path For 1,250 Homes East of Champions Park

Newberry city commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to approve two ordinances clearing the way for Newberry Ridge, a development that could bring up to 1,250 homes to roughly 225 acres east of Champions Park. Commissioner Tony Mazon was absent from both votes after arriving late to the meeting. The first...

Newberry, FL · 19h

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Alachua County crews fill potholes 6 days a week after residents criticize deteriorating roads

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Road crews in Alachua County are working six days a week to fill potholes, and residents can report them through an online county portal. Drivers have complained about potholes across the county, and county leaders have heard those complaints. The repair work also includes crews from Columbia County.

Alachua County, FL · 19h

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 · 2d

The Gainesville Sun

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Gainesville's Florida Theater eyes comeback amid rising construction costs

As Gainesville's live music scene continues to grow, longtime Gainesville music stakeholder Bill Bryson is betting the historic Florida Theater can become its next cornerstone. But while reconstruction is underway to reopen the century-old venue, how he will pay for the project remains uncertain amid rising costs and other financial challenges. Bryson hopes to reopen the concert venue at 233 W. University Ave. by 2028, its 100th anniversary. He purchased the theater in 2017, and its last event took place the following year. Bryson has been a major stakeholder in Gainesville's music scene for decades. In the 1990s, he owned The Covered Dish, which stood where the now-closed High Dive was later located. With the Florida Theater now under his ownership, Bryson told The Sun on Nov. 12 that restoring it will be a multimillion-dollar project. According to city records , the Gainesville City Commission voted Feb. 6 to add the Florida Theater to the Local Register of Historic Places, opening the door to grants, tax credits and other incentives. Bryson told The Sun in a previous interview in 2025 that throughout plans to renovate the future two-story venue, he has had to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, rising labor and

Gainesville, FL · 21h

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 · 1d

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 · 3d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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Attorney behind withdrawn Clay County ag enclave application also fighting St. Johns County in court

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – An application to develop agricultural land in Clay County has been withdrawn, but it may be an early sign of things to come. The application sought to use Florida’s agricultural enclave law — Senate Bill 686 — to develop around 33 acres along Knowles Road. The law gives developers a more direct path to develop land that is surrounded by existing development.

Clay County, FL · 18h

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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 · 3d

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Boomers Are Leaving Jacksonville And Moving To This Gulf Coast City With A Walkable Downtown 5 Hours Away

Retirement doesn't have to mean moving across state lines in search of better weather and quality of life. Baby boomers in Florida who are content with staying in their sunny state may find that moving to a new city provides a welcome change of scenery and some added conveniences. In Jacksonville, the emerging trend among boomer residents seems to be moving about five hours away to Pensacola in northwestern Florida. U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Trends report found that Pensacola was the top net-gain metro area for baby boomers moving out of Jacksonville. Sitting along Florida's Gulf Coast, Pensacola pairs a beach-town atmosphere with a historic, pedestrian-friendly downtown, in a less-populated setting than Jacksonville.

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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Jacksonville Council Clears Path for Publix Revival at Normandy and Chaffee

11351 Normandy Blvd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Grocery Development. Jacksonville City Council voted 16-0 to approve a rezoning that puts a grocery-anchored shopping center back on the table for a stretch of West Jacksonville, undoing a 2022 plan that had allowed apartments on the site. The vote covers the property at 11351 Normandy Blvd., where the new entitlements are expected to pave the way for a Publix-anchored development near Chaffee Road.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

Action News Jax

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Atlantic Beach on ramp to close for good as FDOT traffic shift begins overnight

A massive traffic shift in Atlantic Beach is slated to begin overnight as part of an FDOT safety project.

Atlantic Beach, FL · 2d

Action News Jax

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Former restaurant worker sues Jacksonville operator in federal court, alleging forced labor

A former restaurant worker is suing a Jacksonville restaurant operator in federal court.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

The Florida Times-Union

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Skip the baking: Where to buy Thanksgiving pies in Jacksonville

Any way you slice it, Thanksgiving and Christmas are prime time for pie. For many of us, these holidays create cravings for fresh scratch-made pumpkin, pecan, sweet potato, apple or decadent chocolate cream pie as the dessert centerpiece of our holiday table. The following Jacksonville bakeries are well known for their pies, cakes, and other holiday treats. Don't delay. Thanksgiving historically is the busiest time of year for the bakeries. The pre-order window for pies and other holiday desserts might already have closed (so save this link for next year), but desserts for walk-in customers may still be available. Although some bakeries might have pies available for walk-in customers leading up to the Nov. 26 holiday, there is no guarantee. 1748 Bakehouse 1748 N. Main St. in historic Springfield, (904) 374-2541, 1748bakehouse.com Nov. 13 is the cutoff date to order your apple, pecan or roasted pumpkin pies (also available with gluten-free crusts). Lemon chess and chocolate chess pies are also available. Pickup will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the day before Thanksgiving. Amaretti Desserts 14965 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, (904) 619-8279, amarettidesserts.com Eight varieties of pies are available, along with cheesecakes. Earlier this month, Amaretti's website

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Beachwalk loses another business as Island Fin Poke owner cites unfulfilled promises

Beachwalk in St. Johns County is losing another business, and the owner says it’s all because of unfulfilled promises.

St Johns County, FL · 17h