Alachua County temporarily closes swimming area at Poe Springs Park
Jul 17, 2026
Closure took effect on July 16.
Below-average June rainfall contributes to ongoing deficit in North Central Florida
Jul 17, 2026
Suwannee River Water Management District releases monthly hydrological report.
3 Gainesville-area Verizon retailers to give away free backpacks on July 26
Jul 17, 2026
Participating stores include Gainesville, Alachua and Chiefland.
Alachua County Animal Resources to host annual Summer Lovin’ Adopt-A-Thon
Jul 17, 2026
Adoption fees waived for Aug. 8 event.
‘Barbergators and Friends’ 53rd anniversary concert on tap Saturday
Jul 16, 2026
First United Methodist Church of Gainesville to host event.
Bicyclist, 27, hit and killed on NW 16th Avenue in Gainesville
Jul 16, 2026
Collision occurs on Wednesday night.
Suwannee River Water Management District extends water shortage order through Dec. 31
Jul 16, 2026
Drought conditions continue despite May and June rainfall.
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital introduces surgical imaging tool for brain tumors
Jul 16, 2026
New device identifies, removes cancerous brain tumor tissue.
‘Celebrate the Child’ event to connect Alachua County families with resources
Jul 16, 2026
Event to take place at Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center on July 21.
Gainesville Police investigating fatal crash involving box truck and pedestrian
Jul 15, 2026
Collision occurs on Tuesday evening on NE 39th Avenue.
‘Banjo Buffalo’s Wild West Revival’ to perform in Williston, Newberry
Jul 15, 2026
Shows slated for July 24-25.
Strongman Champions League to bring international competition to Lake City
Jul 15, 2026
Event slated for Oct. 10 at Olustee Park.
Gainesville Community Playhouse announces 2026-27 season
Jul 15, 2026
Six plays on tap for next year starting on Sept.18.
Asian Food & Cultural Festival slated for July 17-19 at Depot Park
Jul 14, 2026
Three days of food, music and entertainment on tap in Gainesville.
Free meals to be provided at 23 Alachua County schools for new school year
Jul 14, 2026
Eligible families at 27 other schools can apply for free or reduced-price meals.
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo to host National Zookeeper Day on Saturday
Jul 14, 2026
Annual event part of National Zookeeper Week.
Nocturnal insects and shadow puppet art workshop on tap for Sunday
Jul 14, 2026
Interactive event to take place at UF Field & Fork office in Gainesville.
Local animal welfare organizations to host ‘Kitten Surrender Day’ on Tuesday
Jul 13, 2026
Inaugural event only for residents of Melrose and Keystone Heights.
UF Health to offer free Community Car Seat Checkup event on Thursday
Jul 13, 2026
Event to be held at UF Health Professional Park.
ACSO investigates accidental drowning at Hidden Oaks Mobile Home Park
Jul 13, 2026
Chicago man dies after diving into deep end of pool.
Nearly 1,000 ACPS students recognized for achievements on AP exams
Jul 13, 2026
Total of 981 students received at least one recognition for the 2025-26 school year.
Sarasota woman, 69, dies in 3-vehicle crash in High Springs
Jul 13, 2026
Collision occurs at intersection of US Highway 27 and NW 174th Avenue on Saturday afternoon.
HippCinema announces summer 2026 lineup
Jul 10, 2026
Shows include SXSW award-winning documentary and A24’s busy sci-fi horror release.