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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 […]
Government + Politics

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 […]
Local Living

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 […]
Local Living

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 […]
Government + Politics

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 […]
Inspiration

“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 […]
Government + Politics

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 […]
Health

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 […]
Local Living

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 […]
Local Living

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 […]
Local Living

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 […]
Local Living

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 […]
Local Living

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 […]
Government + Politics

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 […]
Local Living

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 […]
Local Living

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 […]
Local Living

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, […]
Government + Politics

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 […]
Business

Neighborhood workshop will discuss rezoning West End Golf property

Jul 22, 2020
First step in converting 75 acres of greens into 487 residential units and a hotel: host a “neighborhood workshop.” Notices to homeowners adjacent to the West […]
Business

Alligator staffers reunite in ‘ZOOMunion’ decades later

Jul 22, 2020
Stripping for tuition, the Jerry Seinfeld interview, hiding from a serial killer, chasing spot news from the scanner, that bench clearing fracas. If you worked at […]
Government + Politics

Nature Park projects moving forward in Gainesville

Jul 20, 2020
Wild Spaces & Public Places and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are pleased to provide an update on improvements made to the City of Gainesville’s nature […]
Local Living

What’s it like to be a zookeeper?

Jul 20, 2020
Zookeepers are chefs, caretakers, builders, scientists, researchers, conservationists, engineers and architects. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing our incredible […]
Local Living

Hippodrome Theatre launches its first virtual production this month

Jul 15, 2020
The Hippodrome Theatre is launching it’s very first virtual production, SOUVENIR by Stephen Temperley, which will be pre-recorded and offered completely online! Souvenir is a side-splitting celebration of the […]
Government + Politics

Beginning Friday, Poe Springs Park opening three days a week to visitors

Jul 15, 2020
 The Alachua County Board of Commissioners voted to give an extra day of access to Poe Springs Park starting this Friday, July 17th. And if grant funds […]
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