Say ahhh: Equine dentist looks horses in the mouth
Veterinarian and equine dentist Dr. Bess Darrow is hoisting a horse’s head up using a two-foot wide plastic buoy under its chin and tugging on the […]
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Animal shelter offers Valentine’s adoption deal
If you’re looking for the warm fuzzies this Valentine’s Day, the Alachua County Animal Services (ACAS) is here to help. Starting today, ACAS is hosting a […]
Got bats? Now is the time to check.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding property owners to check your home and other man-made structures for bats. If you find any, […]
County libraries offer Story Time in a Bag
With just a little heads up via a phone call or email to any one of the 12 libraries in the Alachua County Library District, Story […]
Newberry remembers lynching victims
Almost 20 years ago Dr. Patricia Hillard Nunn, founder of the Truth and Reconciliation Project, researched the infamous “Newberry 6” incident and brought it back into […]
Gainesville woman celebrates 100th birthday
Gainesville resident Marion Broadaway has officially joined the exclusive 1 percent of the world population’s centenarians. Broadaway and a smattering of family and friends brushed off […]
World-famous artist completes mural at Gainesville park
Northside Park in Gainesville has added to its recent expansion with a new mural from world-renowned artist Ernesto Maranje. Maranje’s art often focuses on flora and […]
MAM concert series set to return next month
The City of Alachua and Vipper Events have announced a pandemic-era version of the March, April and May (M.A.M.) Festival and Concert Series at Legacy Park. […]
Gilland: A sailor, a guitar, and a local radio appearance
Almost 20 years have passed since a seemingly routine stop at George’s Music in Casselberry to pick up some strings. Playing throughout the store was a […]
High Springs Playhouse president to make directing debut
Julie Mackland is the first to admit that directing a play entails a lot more planning than she imagined. “It looks a lot easier than it […]