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Published September 03Bread of the Mighty receives food donation as part of nationwide effort
Today, Bread of the Mighty received 33,800 pounds of shelf-stable food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of a nationwide initiative to help neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
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Published September 03Gainesville revives Meet the Author and Lecture Series
The City of Gainesville’s Cultural Affairs Division revives its Meet the Author and Lecture Series through spring 2027, with award-winning Florida author Kevin Powers presenting his novel, Children of the Wild.
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 02Dance Alive’s “Meet the Dancers” event to be held on Sept. 25
Dance Alive National Ballet's "Meet the Dancers" event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on September 25 at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention.
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Published 19 hours agoNewberry practice works to remove barriers to healthcare with free breast health evaluations
On September 23, To Your Health and Wellness will offer a limited number of complimentary breast health evaluations for women who may be overdue for breast cancer screening or who have encountered barriers to getting a mammogram.
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Published September 03Duke Energy Florida requests to lower rates in 2027
Duke Energy Florida customers can expect lower rates beginning in January 2027, compared to December 2026, following a request the company filed today with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC).
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Published September 03Gainesville Chef Justin Cochran named finalist for Invited Clubs’ Chef of the Year
Justin Cochran, Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director at Hawkstone Country Club, has been named a finalist for Chef of the Year among Invited Clubs, the leading owner-operator of private golf and country clubs, city clubs, and stadium clubs in North America
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Published September 02Rural King launches Hot Deals program across the Southeast
The first lineup of Hot Deals launches Sept. 3 and will run through Oct. 28. But the savings will not stop there. Rural King plans to introduce a new lineup of Hot Deals approximately every 60 days, giving Rewards members new opportunities to save throughout the year.
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Published September 02Dr. Duane Mitchell selected to lead UF Health Cancer Institute
The University of Florida has selected Duane A. Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., as the next director of the UF Health Cancer Institute, a national leader in cancer research and treatment.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 1 hour agoJail Booking Log, September 4
Jail booking log for September 4, 2026
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Published 16 hours agoResidential curbside collection changes begin October 1
The County has launched a microsite where residents can enter their address to find their new collection day on an interactive map.
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Published 17 hours agoCity of Gainesville invites residents to 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The City of Gainesville is observing the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a ceremony in remembrance of those who lost their lives as a result of the acts of terror on Sept. 11, 2001.
Alachua Chronicle
Published 18 hours agoMore charges added for 18-year-old who allegedly displayed a firearm at MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center in July
Antwon Kenshae Towns, 18, was arrested yesterday for two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition by an adjudicated delinquent; he was previously arrested in July for allegedly displaying a firearm at the MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center and was released after posting $100,000…