Alachua County Public Schools cancels extra-curricular activities and field trips through March
Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to extra-curricular activities, and field trips. Alachua […]
Second case of coronavirus announced in Alachua County
The City of Gainesville released the following statement involving coronavirus updates: The Florida Department of Health has announced new positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in […]
Alachua County schools remain open, but the situation is fluid
Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings and the coronavirus outbreak: […]
Gainesville officials monitoring coronavirus
Coronavirus City of Gainesville officials are actively monitoring reports about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) as the numbers of Americans infected with the virus continues to rise. […]
Gainesville 150 presents CommUnity Fest this weekend
CommUNITY Fest is exactly what the name implies, a community festival honoring the legacy of Richard E. Parker while celebrating the 150th anniversary of the incorporation […]
Art exhibition coming to Bell High School next month
Arts4All Florida is proud to announce a partnership with Gilchrist County Public Schools. Arts4All Florida, a not-for-profit organization, coordinates a statewide My Art My Way artist […]
First case of coronavirus identified in Alachua County
Tallahassee — The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) announced eight new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida, including one person in Alachua County. According […]
Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions
Most of the St. Johns River Water Management District is seeing dry conditions, with 16 of its 18 counties experiencing a 12-month rainfall deficit, including three […]
Under $2 a gallon coming to Florida?
Florida gas prices should go even lower this week, potentially sinking below $2 per gallon in some markets. Crude and gasoline futures prices were sent into […]
Tumbling Creek Park has a new name
The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to celebrate the renaming of Tumblin Creek Park to Cora P. Roberson […]
Updating Breaking News: Highway Patrol enters the pursuit of armed suspects in High Springs
Updated at 11:30am: The Florida Highway Patrol has now joined the High Springs Police Department, as well as the Alachua and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in […]
High Springs Police, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office looking for armed subjects
Updated at 11:30am: The Florida Highway Patrol has now joined the High Springs Police Department, as well as the Alachua and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in […]
Once upon a time in the forest
Once upon a time a little acorn fell to the ground. It was a proud little acorn, after all it had been growing way up there […]
ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices features award-winning poet at Thomas Center this Sunday
Gainesville150!, the year-long commemoration of the City of Gainesville’s 1869 incorporation, is proud to partner with ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices to present the award-winning, Baltimore poet […]
WayWard Fox a Sly, Flavorful Addition to Downtown Area Restaurant Scene
Steve Grimes has worked in restaurants in Japan, Thailand, New York City, Jamaica and now Gainesville. At each stop, he’s embraced the local cuisine and taken […]
Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire in Hickory Forrest subdivision
Gainesville Fire Rescue responded with ACFR units to a residential building fire today at 11:09 AM. Shortly after being dispatched, crews arrived on scene to find […]
ADA improvements complete on Bo Diddley Plaza
Come enjoy the recent improvements! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to […]
CCOA hosting affordable housing event for seniors
To all our Neighbors: Affordable housing for all residents is a leading concern for our community. We know many people have many different ideas about housing, […]
The mystery of Newnans Lake
Almost 20 years ago, a long drought exposed a treasure trove deep in Newnan’s Lake near Gainesville. At the bottom of the lake, a high school […]
Hawthorne wins state championship!
Their destiny is complete! Tonight at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, the Hawthorne boys basketball team defeated Hilliard 42-38 in the Class 1A state championship. […]
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper to Receive Roadway Designation
This Friday, a portion of Interstate 75 between the 418- and 423-mile marker in Columbia County will be named in remembrance of fallen Florida Highway […]
Shamrock McShane shaking it up with one-man Shakespeare show
About the Author Noel Leroux is the publisher of gainesvilledowntown.com, a website dedicated to covering all things downtown. His mission is to inform, entertain and engage readers with compelling […]
Traffic Alert: SW 12th Street closed this week
Road and Traffic Impacts for Feb. 28-March 6, 2020 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for Feb. 28-March […]
Prum’s Kitchen brings savory flavor of Cambodian cuisine to Gainesville
Bo Prum’s long journey to open a restaurant in downtown Gainesville began four decades ago on a perilous bicycle trip across Cambodia in pursuit of freedom […]