Unity Park to officially open
Unity Park will hold its official opening ceremony on Saturday as Gainesville’s newest neighborhood park, just under a year from when construction started. After a dedication […]
Floridians smash cement to win diamonds
Cement cracked and shattered as Floridians searched for diamonds Saturday at “Diamonds in the Rough” in Chiefland. Hosted by a handful of radio stations―106.9 I Am […]
The countdown to Bat Fest is on
The bats are back—and just in time for Halloween. The Lubee Bat Conservancy will host the 17th Annual Florida Bat Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
Tom Petty film to hit GNV theaters
Fans of Tom Petty can dive deep into the rock star’s creative period from 1993 to 1995 with the release of “Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel […]
Former SBAC member McGraw sues DeSantis, opponent
Former Alachua County School Board member Diyonne McGraw filed a lawsuit on Sunday demanding a jury trial against Gov. Ron DeSantis and two others for violating […]
Nothing Bundt Cakes to open in Gainesville
When your sweet tooth needs satisfying, Nothing Bundt Cakes will do the job—and before long, the national franchise will open at Butler Esplanade in Gainesville. On […]
LCPD finds body, starts homicide investigation
Update (10/16/21): The Lake City Police Department identified the deceased person as Timothy Drew McGaffick, a 74-year-old white male. The department has notified his next of […]
BOCC approves equity plan funding
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed its new equity plan and how to memorialize the late Judge Stephen Mickle at its regular Tuesday […]
Deadline nears for voter registration
Residents of Gainesville who need to register to vote have until Oct. 18 to confirm their information with the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office before […]
Myers: Area COVID cases fall, vaccinations slowing
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) talked COVID-19 at its Tuesday meeting—from the current state of the virus to continuing using Zoom for public […]