UF’s Family Fishing Days event returns
Aug 19, 2021
Anglers of all ages and experience levels can attend an upcoming Family Fishing Day event, held each month through November at the University of Florida’s catch-and-release […]
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UF’s Family Fishing Days event returns
Anglers of all ages and experience levels can attend an upcoming Family Fishing Day event, held each month through November at the University of Florida’s catch-and-release […]
My Foodie Recipe: Taco seasoned spaghetti subs
Aug 19, 2021
I’m pretty sure we all know how to whip up our favorite spaghetti dish, but here is a twist to that—taco seasoned spaghetti subs! The only […]
Local comic returns for homecoming show
Aug 18, 2021
In a year of firsts for Comedian A.J. Wilkerson, it’s nice to be home again and headlining tonight in Gainesville at Mother’s Pub & Grill North. […]
Drifting event to burn rubber in Starke
Aug 12, 2021
Unlike NASCAR or Formula 1 racing, drifting ignores factors like speed and time. Instead, the sport is about control. “It’s a lot of excitement for fans […]
My Foodie Recipe: Cucumber Salad
Aug 12, 2021
This dish comes straight from my wife’s family’s secret stash of recipes, but is great for something fast and easy for the “dog days of summer.” […]
Gainesville affordable housing adds new units
Aug 11, 2021
The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) and Gainesville Housing Development and Management Corporation (GHDMC) broke ground Wednesday on a new duplex off of SW 61st Street. Mitchell […]
Ex-cop scores big for catching pythons
Aug 6, 2021
Out of a field of more than 600 participants, Charles Dachton won the $10,000 grand prize for removing 41 pythons from wildlife areas during the 2021 […]
My Foodie Recipe: Hint of garlic refried beans
Aug 6, 2021
Sometimes when you are creating recipes or any food, just the right amount of spice is key! In fact, that’s true a lot of the time. […]
Fans plan 125th birthday party for famed author
Aug 5, 2021
Washington, D.C., native Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings found fame in Florida after writing about the Cross Creek and the Alachua County area, earning her the Pulitzer prize […]
CDC issues new rental evictions ban
Aug 4, 2021
Days after the last rental evictions ban expired, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has instituted a new temporary moratorium for areas of the […]
Programs help people stay housed, avoid eviction
Aug 3, 2021
While the federal moratorium on rental evictions expired this week, rent and utility assistance programs geared to area families facing pandemic-related hardships continue to provide funds […]
NWS to send thunderstorm alerts to mobile phones
Jul 29, 2021
The National Weather Services (NWS) will begin sending severe thunderstorm warnings via mobile phone alerts on Aug. 2. “All National Weather Service Severe Thunderstorm Warnings will […]
VETTIX service offers event tickets to veterans
Jul 28, 2021
United States Navy Veteran Leslie Lewis scored tickets to the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the High Dive in Gainesville tonight for the cost of the […]
Royal horses appear at Newberry show
Jul 24, 2021
Riding master Rene’ Gasser says anyone who loves horses also loves learning about the culture and history of different breeds. While unloading his Lipizzaner stallion, Spanish […]
Pandemic spurs growth in disc golf
Jul 23, 2021
The Gainesville Chain Hawks Disc Golf Club hosts a tournament this Saturday at Northside Park. It’s BYOP―bring your own partner. Chris Clark, former chairman of the […]
My Foodie Recipe: Baked mac ‘n’ cheese
Jul 22, 2021
Everyone needs a savory baked mac and cheese recipe to whip up, and that is what we will be mixing together in today’s episode. When assembling […]
Another gaping sinkhole opens up after Elsa
Jul 21, 2021
Lee and Leah Mansfield, their 2-year-old son Marshall and a goat named Loretta are standing near the edge of a 15-foot gaping hole in the ground […]
Alachua farm for rescue horses to reopen Saturday
Jul 21, 2021
Mill Creek Farm reopens for the public this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. after a 16-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The price […]
Study: Volunteer data vital to scientific research
Jul 20, 2021
Volunteer collection of wildlife data has proven invaluable to Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch researchers. A recent study found no significant differences between data collected by volunteers […]
Cirque Alcatraz comes to Gainesville this weekend
Jul 20, 2021
Cirque Italia will debut Cirque Alcatraz, a production filled with high-energy acts from swinging from ropes, to flipping over trapezes, and zipping by on BMX bikes […]
My Foodie Recipe: Peach salsa
Jul 17, 2021
Salsa ought to be a staple in every kitchen. While there are many ways to make excellent salsa, there’s nothing quite like a bit of peach […]
Studio art tour kicks off Friday
Jul 15, 2021
This weekend, local artists will draw back the curtains and let visitors go behind the scenes to see how a wide spectrum of art is created, […]
Springs, ramps, parks remain closed as rivers crest
Jul 14, 2021
While gatekeepers at the flooded and closed Ginnie Springs park were turning visitors away on Wednesday, land management specialist Rachel Townsend was attaching laminated “closed due […]
Three-part concert series features local artists
Jul 14, 2021
The City of Gainesville and MusicGNV, a local nonprofit, partnered to present Live and Local, a three-part summer concert series that kicks off Thursday at Bo […]