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Alachua Chronicle
Published 23 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.
Palatka Daily News
Published September 04Markets, music and festivals fill busy Labor Day weekend
Palatka market returns as entertainment calendars fill up from St. Augustine to Gainesville The first weekend of September will be a busy one across North Florida, with markets, concerts, festivals, art, theater and family activities offering plenty of reasons to get out of the…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 02Celebration Pointe hosts annual “CHOMP the Block” – the ultimate Gator football pep rally
On the Friday night before each of the six home games this season, Celebration Pointe Ave transforms into the ultimate Gator celebration destination. Guests can enjoy live music, delicious eats from local food trucks, refreshing drinks from the mobile bar, Gator gear, and even…
Alachua Chronicle
Published September 02Registration open for Fall 2026 Outer Space-themed Down to Dance series
The Fall 2026 series begins September 20, with workshops held every Sunday from 3–4 p.m. on the University of Florida campus. The exact location will be shared with registered participants. This semester’s theme is Outer Space!