Union Market growing roots at Celebration Pointe
Sep 4, 2020
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 […]
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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
Sep 4, 2020
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
Sep 1, 2020
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
Aug 30, 2020
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
Aug 29, 2020
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
Aug 28, 2020
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
Aug 28, 2020
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
Aug 27, 2020
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
Aug 24, 2020
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
Aug 22, 2020
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
Aug 21, 2020
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
Aug 21, 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
Aug 20, 2020
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
Aug 19, 2020
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
Aug 19, 2020
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
Aug 17, 2020
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
Aug 15, 2020
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
Aug 12, 2020
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
Aug 7, 2020
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 […]
Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week
Aug 7, 2020
Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for August 7th-14th. New Notices: NW Third and Fourth Avenues: There is construction on the […]
Is Ginnie Springs above the law?
Jul 28, 2020
Gilchrist County Resident Nicole Ashley’s house is shaking. Boom, boom, boom. It’s past midnight and the county noise ordinance says 10 p.m. is the cutoff for […]
Gainesville mentioned in Seth Meyer’s monologue
Jul 28, 2020
Seth Meyers opened his show last night with the usual “A Closer Look” segment talking about news and happenings in the world. And during his points […]
Out of town DJs drawing hundreds of fans to Ginnie Springs for light shows and electronic dance music
Jul 27, 2020
An event company from Orlando known as The Takeover Series has a growing following and the owner said he is surprised at its popularity. The founder, […]
In memory of Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020
Jul 26, 2020
___ Dear John . The instructions while reading this composition if there were / instructions the instructions would be […]