‘New Horizons Fest’ takes place throughout week of Feb. 23
Feb 23, 2026
Festival brings together local, regional and national artists to various Gainesville venues.
“The Science Behind Vaccine Requirements” program slated for Wednesday
Feb 23, 2026
Event to take place at Millhopper Branch Library in Gainesville.
Updated: Increased law enforcement presence at UF following threatening emails
Feb 23, 2026
No threat to safety, emails consistent with hoax.
Palms Medical Group receives Gilchrist County Business of Year award
Feb 23, 2026
Award presented at recent chamber banquet.
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Feb. 22-24
Feb 21, 2026
Temperature to dip below 40s through Tuesday night.
High Springs Chevron owner arrested for selling to underaged customers
Feb 20, 2026
Investigation also targeted store clerk.
Frazer School teams qualify for VEX Robotics World Championship
Feb 20, 2026
Championship to be held April 21-24 in St. Louis.
GPD increases patrols on Rails to Trails system after inappropriate conduct reported
Feb 19, 2026
Police receive multiple reports of inappropriate sexual behavior.
AM/FM Festival returns to Gainesville on Sunday
Feb 19, 2026
Event to feature 27 acts on three stages.
FDOT to start SR 26 lane closures for several weeks at Hatchet Creek
Feb 19, 2026
Construction continues on bridge.
‘Womb to World’ Maternal Health Community Event on tap Saturday
Feb 19, 2026
Event to be at Gainesville Empowerment Zone.
‘Country Clash: Battle of Bands’ returns to Williston on Saturday
Feb 18, 2026
Becky Dee of 106.9 FM “I Am Country” to emcee event.
Dance Alive National Ballet presents ‘Romeo & Juliet’ on Saturday
Feb 18, 2026
Performance scheduled at Curtis M. Phillips Center for Performing Arts.
Special Olympics Florida inducts Gainesville woman into Hall of Fame
Feb 18, 2026
Marcia McAdams recognized for 25 years of volunteer service.
Firefighters douse blaze in Hawthorne home
Feb 18, 2026
Multiple units respond to single-story residence on Tuesday evening.
Santa Fe College Concert Band to present classics at ‘Winds Go Pop’
Feb 17, 2026
Concert to feature popular songs in American history.
ACT’s 2026 Conservation Stewards Awards event slated for March 7
Feb 17, 2026
Tickets available for annual event at Prairie Creek Lodge.
Paw-fect Match Adoption Event Days on tap Feb. 18-21
Feb 17, 2026
Humane Society of North Central Florida to host four-day event starting Wednesday.
Cuscowilla Summer Camp registration opens March 1
Feb 17, 2026
This year’s camp theme is ‘Nature Navigators.’
‘On Sight’ free movie premiere slated for April 4
Feb 16, 2026
Regal Celebration Pointe to host event and reservations required.
O-Town Compost to distribute free Kitchen Caddies on Saturday
Feb 16, 2026
Alachua County residents can pick up 2.5-gallon caddy while supplies last.
Oaks Mall teenage shooter arrested for carrying concealed gun
Feb 16, 2026
Teen fired pistol in Kay Jewelers after confrontation with three other males.


























