Stuntman backflips motorcycle over Branford bar (video)
"Holy sketchiness! It's going downhill," motorcycle stuntman Trevor Cartmill said while standing on the rooftop of Sturge's lounge at Ellie Ray's RV Resort in Branford on […]
Outdoors
What's up with those caterpillars everywhere?
If you spend any time outdoors at all these days, a caterpillar—or two or three—will probably end up crawling on your arm, your head, your shoe […]
Golf course research program keeps eyes on the bee
As the 2021 Masters Tournament begins play this morning, spring is on full display at the Augusta National Golf Course with riots of azaleas competing for […]
Alachua County unveils slate of Earth Day events
Few places in Florida offer the kind of outdoor experiences area residents enjoy in North Central Florida, with its springs, parks and rich natural resources. That […]
Retired postal employee now keeper of the rail trail
On a sunny Saturday morning, trail ranger Billy Thomas is half way through his shift that adds up to 34 miles of territory. As an employee […]
FWC urges caution on Manatee Appreciation Day
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is using this year's Manatee Appreciation Day—the last Wednesday in March—to remind Floridians to keep a watchful eye […]
Tips for swimming in Florida springs
Feet up, legs up, fins up and pretend the floor is lava. Those words of wisdom from the Florida Springs Institute are brought to the surface […]
BOCC votes to purchase 4,000-acre preserve
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has voted to purchase roughly 4,000 acres from the Weyerhaeuser Company—an acquisition poised to become the largest in the […]
Column: A soul soothing trip to warm mineral springs
Experts say the surrounding sinkhole of the Warm Mineral Springs in southern Sarasota County formed more than 12,000 years ago. That would explain the ancient animal […]
Newberry student donates $14,000 auction prize to friend
It was FFA member Bethany Keller's mom who was in the crowd pushing the pound price higher and higher at the market auction on closing day […]