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Friday, May 1, 2026
Business in the books: Harry Potter-themed bar coming to Gainesville
A Harry Potter-themed bar, 'The Three Broomsticks,' is in the works and will soon be opening in Gainesville, bringing a magical new option to the local nightlife.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Applications Open for Next Round of Alachua County Forever Program
Alachua County Forever program is now accepting applications from landowners interested in selling environmentally sensitive land for conservation, with a deadline of July 12.
May 1
SEXUAL PREDATOR NOTIFICATION – FOGARTY
May 1
Depot Park's Evolution: A Look Back at Gainesville's Beloved Green Space
May 1
Gainesville Residents Seek Relief from Snoring with Oral Appliances
May 1
Mill Run Project Underway in Gainesville
May 1
Community Sports
Read Section →Schedule Released for Action-Packed 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
The NHRA has released its 2025 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series schedule, promising another year of high-octane action at tracks across the nation, including Gainesville Raceway.
May 1
Schedule Released for Action-Packed 2025 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
May 1
Local Business
Read Section →ENVIRONMENTAL 101: To Do, or Not to Do a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Gainesville property owners and buyers should consider a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment to identify potential environmental liabilities before land transactions, especially for commercial properties.
May 1
ENVIRONMENTAL 101: To Do, or Not to Do a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
May 1
Summer Tanning Tips for Gainesville Residents
May 1
State News
Read Section →DeSantis Signs Florida Law to Label, Defund Terror Groups
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping bill Monday granting Florida power to designate domestic and foreign terrorist organizations, backing his prior order targeting CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood. The measure, inked at USF Tampa, imposes felonies for material support and bars state funds to linked entities. Critics decry due process risks and free speech threats as the law eyes July 1 rollout.
May 1
Florida Executes Willacy for 1990 Palm Bay Arson Murder
May 1
DeSantis Signs 6 Florida Bills, Some Effective Immediately
May 1
DeSantis Signs Florida Law to Designate Domestic Terror Groups
May 1
JAXPORT's Jax Forward Strategy Fuels Florida Job Boom
May 1
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