Tips for swimming in Florida springs
Mar 26, 2021
Feet up, legs up, fins up and pretend the floor is lava. Those words of wisdom from the Florida Springs Institute are brought to the surface […]
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Tips for swimming in Florida springs
Feet up, legs up, fins up and pretend the floor is lava. Those words of wisdom from the Florida Springs Institute are brought to the surface […]
BOCC votes to purchase 4,000-acre preserve
Mar 25, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has voted to purchase roughly 4,000 acres from the Weyerhaeuser Company—an acquisition poised to become the largest in the […]
My Foodie Recipe: 20-minute cheater chili
Mar 25, 2021
I’ve got good news: Great-tasting chili does not need to take hours to make. Today’s creation is made in a 6-quart pan, and it takes just […]
It’s true: Free doughnut with vaccine proof at Krispy Kreme
Mar 23, 2021
On Monday, the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. announced that it was finding a way to be sweet by giving a free glazed doughnut to anyone who […]
Library district announces expanded hours
Mar 23, 2021
The Alachua County Library District announced it will increase operating hours as part of several changes amid the receding pandemic. “I appreciate the community’s support and […]
High Springs Playhouse searching for Gilligan’s Island stars
Mar 22, 2021
The High Springs Playhouse (HSP) is holding auditions this week for actors interested in bringing the iconic 1960s TV show “Gilligan’s Island” to the live stage. […]
UF, county team up for day of service
Mar 19, 2021
More than 1,000 people have volunteered to participate in an annual day of service event in Gainesville and the surrounding area on Saturday. The Big Event, […]
My Foodie Recipe: Mozzarella cheese stick waffle sandwich
Mar 18, 2021
Who says you can’t do something creative with frozen food? I’ve got a perfect candidate for a quick lunch or snack—seasoned, breaded frozen mozzarella sticks. This […]
Outdoor comedy night may be the best medicine
Mar 16, 2021
Update: Due to the threat of in climate weather, organizers moved this event to Friday, March 26. Our original story: Sean Gannon is an EMT by […]
My Foodie Recipe: Rolled cheese bacon burgers
Mar 15, 2021
Who doesn’t love a great cheeseburger? Well, I think I’ve now mastered the art. Recently I was watching a competitive cooking show on TV, and this […]
Trenton quilt guilds gearing up for weekend festival
Mar 15, 2021
The quilt blocks scattered around Trenton are a sign that the art form is part of the fabric of the rural agriculture town located 35 miles […]
Column: A soul soothing trip to warm mineral springs
Mar 13, 2021
Experts say the surrounding sinkhole of the Warm Mineral Springs in southern Sarasota County formed more than 12,000 years ago. That would explain the ancient animal […]
Newberry student donates $14,000 auction prize to friend
Mar 12, 2021
It was FFA member Bethany Keller’s mom who was in the crowd pushing the pound price higher and higher at the market auction on closing day […]
Chiefland theater set to open new show
Mar 12, 2021
Chief Theater in Chiefland is opening a new production Friday that is dedicated to its long-time house manager who died in January. “This is special,” said […]
State preemption blocks BOCC’s rights of nature initiative
Mar 10, 2021
When Orange County voters in 2020 approved a charter referendum that attempted to recognize the Wekiva River’s right to exist and the right for all citizens […]
Youth fair closes with a business lesson and more
Mar 10, 2021
Auctioneer Cracker Johnson jokes about not being able to read the handwriting on a youth fair member’s announcement sheet just as the swine is about to […]
Eastside students make meal kits for needy families
Mar 9, 2021
During a recent class period in the Institute of Culinary Arts (ICA) at Eastside High School, students were slicing, dicing and carefully measuring out carrots, rice, […]
Youth livestock show wraps up with live auction
Mar 9, 2021
Carson Willis of Alachua left the show ring on Saturday with her market steer and a grand champion blue ribbon. Now that 1,222-pound steer is up […]
ACPS opens magnet programs application process
Mar 8, 2021
The window for local families to apply for their children to attend one of Alachua County Public Schools’ (ACPS) academic or career-technical (CTE) magnet programs opened […]
Elected officials compete in goat costume show before ribbon cutting
Mar 7, 2021
It wasn’t the goat in the rainbow tutu or the one dressed like a sailor that stole first place in the celebrity show featuring the costuming […]
Primping in high gear at the youth livestock show
Mar 6, 2021
They don’t call it a show for nothing. While Newberry 4-H member Bryer Boyd, 8, was preparing her lionhead rabbit on Saturday with a checklist of […]
Weigh-ins begin, livestock arrive at Alachua County youth fair
Mar 5, 2021
The first rule of raising a market swine for the 2021 Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show: Don’t give it a name. Eleven-year-old Eli Surrency […]
Local artist looks to turn the page on COVID
Mar 4, 2021
For local artist Keith Martin Johns, an open house was not always news—but that was before COVID-19 changed the world. Now every touch point with a […]
My Foodie Recipe: “No problem” peanut butter cookies
Mar 3, 2021
The world is not short on great cookie recipes, but too many are complicated. We’re all short on time, so that’s why I think you’re going […]