Ex-cop scores big for catching pythons
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 […]
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My Foodie Recipe: Hint of garlic refried beans
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]