Q&A with Toys for Tots in Marion County
Toys for Tots is a Christmas tradition, but the history of the program is less well known. The following article was transcribed from an interview on […]
Local Living
Art Walk prepares for final 2021 event
The seasonal Art Walk in downtown High Springs will present its final event of 2021 this Saturday. Featuring more than 20 local artists, the event will […]
Library unveils new streaming service
Need to escape the holiday stress crush with a Hallmark Christmas movie binge? Assigned “bread” for the family meal and want some step-by-step directions on making […]
Q&A on Christmas tree maintenance
Making sure a Christmas tree doesn’t become an unsightly fire hazard before Dec. 25 is a yearly challenge, so knowing how to maintain one of your […]
Casana Fink crowned Miss Gainesville 2021
Casana Fink, a 23-year-old from Ocala, was chosen as the new Miss Gainesville 2021 on Saturday. The Miss Gainesville Scholarship Competition, held at Howard Bishop Middle […]
Everyone’s a kid aboard Kirby Christmas train
Angel the elf is waiting by the railroad track at Kirby Family Farm greeting visitors as they arrive for an evening of Christmas joy. “Rockin’ Around […]
ACLD to hold holiday Story Time on the Green
The Alachua County Library District (ACLD) will be holding its Story Time on the Green: Holiday Edition at 12 branches starting Tuesday. The outdoor events will […]
Ceremony in Starke to remember S.S. Leopoldville
The S.S. Leopoldville sank nearly 77 years ago, and next Saturday, Dan Reppucci and members of the Camp Blanding Museum will remember the 763 soldiers from […]
FWC prioritizes manatee-saving efforts
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service continue to investigate a high level of manatee mortalities and respond […]
Fishing report: Early winter fishing starts strong
A nice holiday season warm spell has allowed anglers easy shots at fish and reports have been outstanding from several areas along the Big Bend Coast. […]