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Published 20 hours agoLocal organization hosts forum on Amendment 3
The forum on Amendment 3 will be held on Sunday, September 27, at 4 PM at the D.R. Williams Fellowship Hall, located at 618 NW 6th Street in Gainesville.
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Published September 25VOA Florida to provide 18 emergency residential services beds for veterans under new VA contract
VOA Florida is pleased to announce a new Veterans Affairs Contract Emergency Residential Services, or CERS, contract that will transition 18 existing beds in Gainesville to the CERS program beginning October 1, 2026.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 24Alachua County Farmers Market surpasses 100,000 visitors at San Felasco Tech City in 2026
The Alachua County Farmers Market has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors since relocating to San Felasco Tech City in January, marking a major milestone for one of North Central Florida's longest-running farmers markets.
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Published September 24Alachua Soil & Water Conservation District announces supervisors and new projects
The Alachua Soil & Water Conservation District announces the reappointment of Patricia Lee, elected in 2022, to serve a second four-year term, and she will remain as chair of ASWCD.
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Published September 20American Nephrology Nurses Association donates funds and provides information about kidney disease at GRACE Marketplace
Today, GRACE Marketplace received a donation from the American Nephrology Nurses Association, North Central Florida Chapter 209. The check is part of the association’s “Feed Your Kidneys” program, designed to improve the diet of patients with kidney disease.
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Published September 18Alachua County Senior Volunteer Programs join nationwide AmeriCorps celebration
On Sept. 15, 2026, Alachua County’s AmeriCorps Seniors programs joined communities nationwide in celebrating the impact of older adult volunteers and recognizing their contributions to local communities.
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Published September 17North Central Florida Continuum of Care releases Strategic Plan through 2029
The North Central Florida Continuum of Care Leadership Council has released its Strategic Plan through 2029, establishing a shared roadmap for reducing homelessness and improving the region's response to people in need.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 17Touching Hearts at Home to host free Community Health Fair benefiting ElderCare of Alachua County
Touching Hearts at Home will host its 2026 Community Health Fair THIS Friday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Recreation Center
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Published September 16Senior Spotlight Resource Fair set for Saturday, Sept. 19
Area seniors are invited to the City of Gainesville's second annual Senior Spotlight Resource Fair, a free event on Sept. 19 connecting older adults, caregivers, and families with community resources.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 16Junior League of Gainesville celebrates “Find the Good” Day with community events on Sept. 17
The Junior League of Gainesville is inviting the Gainesville community to “Find the Good” on Thursday, September 17, with a day of events celebrating local impact, community partnerships, and the power of volunteers to make a difference.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 16Historical marker ceremony in Waldo to honor lynching victims
The Waldo-Hawthorne-Campville-Rochelle Subcommittee of the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project will hold a historical marker installation ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Veterans Memorial Park at the Caboose
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Published September 15Airbnb announces donation and partnership with the Florida Housing Coalition
Airbnb is announcing a new donation and partnership with the Florida Housing Coalition, supporting the Coalition's work expanding and preserving affordable housing through expert training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy.