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Ashtyn Brown is a sports and media journalism major at the University of Florida. She produces the PrepZone weekly high school sports talk show on 106.9 I am Country. She is a native of Chiefland, Florida and has a passion for local storytelling.
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Cousins nab Suwannee River Fair steer show titles
Mar 22, 2022
The feeder steer and fat steer shows capped off competitive events at the 70th annual Suwannee River Fair on Tuesday in Fanning Springs. Wekiva Run 4-H […]
Williston, Trenton teens take swine show honors
Mar 22, 2022
Spectators packed into the show building for the Suwannee River Youth Fair’s annual swine show Monday night. Anxious parents, excited exhibitors and other supporters awaited the […]
Le Macaron gives Gainesville first shop of its kind
Mar 11, 2021
Le Macaron French Pastries, the newest business among Celebration Pointe’s growing list of dining and entertainment, celebrated its grand opening yesterday with photos, balloons and lots […]
Local artist looks to turn the page on COVID
Mar 4, 2021
For local artist Keith Martin Johns, an open house was not always news—but that was before COVID-19 changed the world. Now every touch point with a […]
Gainesville woman celebrates 100th birthday
Feb 5, 2021
Gainesville resident Marion Broadaway has officially joined the exclusive 1 percent of the world population’s centenarians. Broadaway and a smattering of family and friends brushed off […]
World-famous artist completes mural at Gainesville park
Feb 5, 2021
Northside Park in Gainesville has added to its recent expansion with a new mural from world-renowned artist Ernesto Maranje. Maranje’s art often focuses on flora and […]