Peaceful Paths to host back-to-school bingo fundraiser
Event will be ’70s themed.
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Rain barrels: Harvesting the power of Florida’s rainy seasons
Rain barrels can bring cost savings, environmental benefits.
Alachua County asks residents to embrace weeds for bees
New iNaturalist app helps distinguish what plants allow pollinators to thrive.
The Village at Gainesville to host summer bazaar
Event slated for Saturday.
Farm Share to hold food distribution event in Gainesville
Church of God By Faith on SE 15th Street to host Saturday giveaway.
Verizon to give away $3 million of free backpacks
“School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event ahead of 2024-25 school year.
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre to perform “Percy Jackson Musical”
Theatre will also hold auditions this weekend and host annual gala fundraiser on Aug. 24.
Children’s Table in Bronson receives new sign
Sign donated to help nonprofit visibility.
Santa Fe Teaching Zoo to celebrate National Zookeeper Week
Event will feature zookeeper talks, training demonstrations.
American Medical Association releases back-to-school health tips
AMA discusses annual physicals, diet, exercise and e-cigarettes.
Gainesville to celebrate Lincoln Yard Park completion
Ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for July 24.
Summer Splash Family Fun Day slated for Saturday
Gainesville Elks Lodge to host annual event.
Apollo Theater Talent Search auditions slated for weekend
One Nation One Project GNV to host event at Lincoln Middle School.
Community session slated to discuss Tom Petty Park improvements
Event scheduled for July 17.
UF experts warn of potential peril caused by ocean acidification
Increased carbon dioxide in ocean can harm oysters, clams, sea urchins and corals.
Alachua County to close Four Creeks Preserve temporarily
Annual upkeep will shut down access for an estimated five days.
Williston Animal Group receives $50K grant
SpotOn celebrates its fifth Anniversary by giving $250,000 in grants to animal welfare organizations.
UF Health Urgent Care Center-Eastside to host open house
New facility slated to open in August.
Annual GFAA Artist Studio Tour to expand
Record number of artists to participate at July 12-14 event.
UF sees growing interest in living shorelines
Regulations still hamper implementation.
UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping launches new award
Award to honor homeowners who install, maintain lawns that protect Florida’s water and natural resources.
COVID spells trouble for Hippodrome Theatre
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee sits out a few rounds.
UF scientists ask divers, boaters to watch for invasive species
Study trying to identify spread of pulse corals.
UF/IFAS: Heat-related illness toolkit created to help agricultural workers
Agricultural safety center and UF/IFAS partner to educate on heat-related illness.