Brews, Yoga, Gaming… and God
GAINESVILLE – Before COVID-19 hit, there was an unusual gathering once a month at a local pub. It was called No Bull Bibles & Brews, and […]
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Brews, Yoga, Gaming… and God
GAINESVILLE – Before COVID-19 hit, there was an unusual gathering once a month at a local pub. It was called No Bull Bibles & Brews, and […]
Grill Whisperer: A Labor Day grilling feast
Editor’s Note – The Grill Whisperer is a fly-by-night grilling expert that travels the world in a constant search for grilling techniques, recipes and spices to perfect […]
Paddle Florida announces 2020-21 trip schedule
Paddle Florida announces its 2020-21 trip schedule starting with the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail on October 16-21. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Florida’s version of autumn on its […]
Grill Whisperer: “A Great Cookout begins at a great supermarket”
Editor’s Note – The Grill Whisperer is a fly-by-night grilling expert that travels the world in a constant search for grilling techniques, recipes and spices to […]
Ahh… that movie theater popcorn is back
The movie theaters in Gainesville are dark, and that’s a good thing. That giant bucket of hot, fresh, buttered popcorn tastes like a miracle after four […]
Union Market growing roots at Celebration Pointe
Lauren and Eric Morales of Humble Nature Farm in Lake City are good at growing pasture raised poultry. Now, they are hoping to continue to grow […]
The Grill Whisperer returns to town for the Labor Day weekend…maybe
Editor’s Note – The Grill Whisperer is a fly-by-night grilling expert that travels the world in a constant search for grilling techniques, recipes and spices to […]
Trash talking brothers launch Youtube channel
Travis Smith is standing on his younger brother Maverick’s shoulders trying to free up an extension cord that’s been wrapped and knotted around a young Banyan […]
Planting a church that will plant churches
There are more than 100 Christian churches in Gainesville. Is there a need for at least one more? Church planter Randy Kemmerer thinks so. “New church […]
Day trip: Universal’s response to the pandemic different from Disney’s
More character interactions, a squirt of hand sanitizer before you enter each ride or attraction and no reservations required are a few of the differences that […]
Advocate says Citizens for Holding Ginnie Springs Accountable group is making progress
Gilchrist County neighbors of Ginnie Springs Outdoors campground say that problems with pollution, loud music, drugs, alcohol, strangers wandering onto their properties and traffic jams blocking […]
Community Foundation extends grant to provide $2.5 million for children’s mental health services
A grant that has provided more than $2 million for mental health services for children in four high-needs Alachua County public schools will be expanded to […]
Gainesville traffic impacts: Part of NW First Avenue closing for 2 years
Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for Aug. 28-Sept. 4. New Notices NW First Avenue: Beginning Aug. 27, 2020, the 1600-1700 block […]
Art & Music Night returning to downtown Alachua in September
Art & Music Night returns to Tony & Al’s Restaurant with featured musicians Laurel and Nicole Wagner Thursday, September 17th from 6pm to 9pm. Tony & Al’s […]
Day trip: Magic Kingdom, Wekiwa Springs, and a chocolate factory
By 1 p.m. on a Thursday we had ridden 15 of our favorite rides at Disney’s Magic Kingdom since walking through the gates at 9 […]
Alachua County Fire Rescue featured on A&E’s “Live Rescue” series premiering tonight
Alachua County Fire Rescue is joining A&E’s live original documentary series, “Live Rescue,” premiering Friday, August 21st. “Live Rescue” is produced by MGM’s Big Fish Entertainment […]
“The Amazing Give” raises $1.36 million in 2020
North Central Florida residents showed once again why they are one of the most philanthropic communities through their participation in The Amazing Give. The Community Foundation […]
Poe Springs Park closing in September
Alachua County’s Poe Springs Park (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will be closed, except for the boat ramp, for construction and improvements beginning on September […]
Florida School of Massage delays classes; launches online ‘Living Your Dreams’ series
Florida School of Massage Director Bob Lee is watching the data about COVID-19 very closely and based on FSM’s criteria, he says it’s not time to […]
Buchholz High student has shot at Google Doodle fame, with help from the public
A rising Buchholz High School sophomore is one of just 54 students across the nation who have a shot at having their artwork turned into a […]
Prehistoric shark sighting in Gainesville
Enter the world of megalodon, the gigantic prehistoric shark that once commanded the world’s oceans! Be consumed with awe walking through a full-scale sculptural replica of […]
Disney can’t sell the fantasy in a pandemic
You know it the moment you pass under the Walt Disney World archway. With all the hopes of a carefree day at the place “Where Dreams […]
District Rainfall Report: A wet July soaks Alachua County with over 6 inches of rain
Along with the threat of a hurricane at the end of July, some portions of the St. Johns River Water Management District received copious rainfall — like Volusia […]
Regal Cinemas plans reopening this month
Regal Cinemas has announced plans for the reopening of its theatres on August 21st. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures […]