Gainesville Receives Strong Credit Rating Reviews From Moody’s, Fitch
The City of Gainesville has received strong credit rating reviews from both Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings for the issuance of its upcoming 2026 Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds. These ratings reflect the agencies’ continued confidence in the city’s financial management, reserve levels, resiliency and long-term fiscal strategy. Moody’s affirmed the City of Gainesville’s issuer...
Gainesville Hosts Sixth Annual Journey to Juneteenth Events
The City of Gainesville, in partnership with the community, invites all neighbors to the sixth annual Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation to National Celebration, a monthlong series of events honoring emancipation and Black history. This year’s theme is A Season of Freedom, Strength & Unity. The kickoff began with a flag-raising ceremony and a proclamation...
RideNow Group, Inc. Announces Expansion of Powersports Dealership, New Superstore in Gainesville
RideNow Group, Inc., a leading U.S. powersports vehicle retailer has announced the opening of a new flagship facility for RideNow Powersports Gainesville. Relocating from its former site at 4820 NW 13th Street to 4222 NW 13th Street, the new location has been engineered to be a premier powersports superstore, which will upgrade the customer buying...
Florida Consumer Sentiment Falls for Third Straight Month
Consumer sentiment among Floridians declined for the third consecutive month in May, dropping 1.4 points to 72.7 from a revised 74.1 in April. National consumer sentiment similarly declined. “The decline in consumer sentiment comes as little surprise given that inflation accelerated during the month, eroding purchasing power and placing renewed pressure on household budgets. It...
June Family Consumer Science Programs
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office has announced the following Family Consumer Science Programs for June 2026. These programs are offered by Family & Consumer Science Agent Ebony Griffin and Extension Director and Livestock Agent Cindy Sanders. Grillin’ & Chillin’ – Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Alachua County Ag...
PODS® Moving Trends Report Reveals Where Americans Are Relocating in 2026 as Affordability Becomes the Top Driver of Moves
Sun Belt Dominance Continues with Florida and Tennessee Tied as Most Popular Move-In States; While California and Larger Metro Cities Continue to See Elevated Move-Outs PODS Enterprises, LLC, an industry leader that revolutionized the moving and storage category through its portable container service offerings, today unveils its sixth annual Moving Trends Report, highlighting the U.S....
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza Debuts New Middleton Location in The Villages, Designed for How Guests Crave Italian Today
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is bringing a fresh, next-generation dining experience to The Villages with the opening of its newest location in Middleton, where irresistible Italian meets a thoughtfully modern design built for the way guests dine today. Purpose-built from the ground up, the Middleton restaurant introduces a new evolution of the Piesanos experience, blending...
Gainesville Events Raise Awareness About Gun Violence
Gainesville will join communities across the nation to raise awareness about gun violence, amplify the voices of survivors and build community as part of Gun Violence Awareness Month in June. The events are free and open to the public. Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial When: Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Where: Squirrel Ridge Park,...