UF breaks new ground with canine ankle surgery
Jun 22, 2021
A 7-year-old Labrador retriever named Leo is back to hiking trails with his owner, five months after successfully recuperating from a total ankle replacement procedure conducted […]
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UF breaks new ground with canine ankle surgery
A 7-year-old Labrador retriever named Leo is back to hiking trails with his owner, five months after successfully recuperating from a total ankle replacement procedure conducted […]
Virtual Sunshine State Book Festival winding down
Jun 18, 2021
The countdown is almost up. This year’s virtual Sunshine State Book Fair ends in 12 days on June 30. After that, the website and its vault […]
Gainesville woman celebrates turning 100 in style
Jun 18, 2021
Helen Blanchard just gained access to an elite group of seven on the campus of Oak Hammack at the University of Florida: the centenarian club. Blanchard […]
Here’s what you need to know about those new scooters
Jun 18, 2021
Gainesville’s new e-scooters entered local public life on June 7, and local residents have taken note. Gainesville-centered social media groups have taken up the topic multiple […]
Crossing guard gives bonus bucks to nice kids
Jun 18, 2021
Did you hear? The crossing guard is handing out five dollar bills! Kids leaving Newberry Elementary School (NES) on Wednesday were all a buzz with the […]
My Foodie Recipe: Fluffy “Q” frittata
Jun 17, 2021
You may have wondered: What is the difference between quiche and frittata? The answer comes down to one word: crust! Quiches have it, and frittatas don’t. […]
Gainesville organizations combine for community outreach
Jun 15, 2021
Every week, Upper Room Ministries in Gainesville provides free food during Take What You Need Tuesdays. On Tuesday June 15, the ministry partnered with UF Health, […]
UF Health to offer free services in East Gainesville
Jun 11, 2021
UF Health has announced it will provide an assortment of health assessments, medical and research information and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations for a community impact day next […]
My Foodie Recipe: Chill, Snickers summer iced mocha
Jun 10, 2021
Summer does not officially start until June 20, but it’s already hot—91 degrees with plenty of humidity today. So no heated dish for My Foodie Recipe! […]
Autonomous bus project moves full speed ahead
Jun 8, 2021
“This thing can stop on a dime,” says safety operator Michelle Richter as the autonomous bus slows for a stop at The Continuum apartment building on […]
UF vet school appoints permanent dean
Jun 8, 2021
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has named Dr. Dana N. Zimmel as permanent dean after she served in the post on an interim […]
Task force will memorialize African American cemeteries
Jun 5, 2021
Legislation creating a task force on preserving abandoned African-America cemeteries is now a reality. State Sen. Janet Cruz of Tampa first introduced the bill, which garnered unanimous […]
My Foodie Recipe: The perfect burger
Jun 3, 2021
Summer is upon us, and that means prime grilling season. There are many great grilling options out there to keep you busy all summer long—starting with […]
Local experts to share ancestry research methods Saturday
Jun 2, 2021
Genealogist Tatanya Peterson knows her fourth generation grandparents. And thanks to a journal kept by plantation owner James Chesnut, she knows those enslaved grandparents, Grace and […]
Alachua County Animal Services offers free adoption
Jun 2, 2021
Thinking about getting a pet for summer? Alachua County Animal Services (ACAS) is here to help. On Wednesday ACAS announced it is waiving pet adoption fees […]
Farm Share food giveaway coming to High Springs
Jun 1, 2021
Halcyon Dive Systems is hosting a Farm Share food giveaway event Friday in High Springs. The drive-thru event begins at noon and will last until 2 […]
Vets pay tribute at High Springs memorial
May 31, 2021
On Memorial Day morning, while the streets in High Springs were still quiet and the High Springs Fire Department was just pulling trucks out of the […]
State parks launch new reservation system
May 31, 2021
Florida State Parks has rolled out a new reservation system just in time for Memorial Day. “We love being the beloved destination for so many guests, […]
Column: The big screen is worth the trip
May 29, 2021
More than a dozen movie titles are playing on all three Regal Cinemas in Gainesville as temperatures soar into the 90s this holiday weekend. It […]
Scientists help watermelon growers nip disease in the bud
May 27, 2021
As people around the nation enjoy slices of cool watermelon this Memorial Day weekend, they can thank a dedicated network of Florida growers and UF scientists […]
My Foodie Recipe: Grilled peach cake
May 27, 2021
Memorial Day weekend is upon us! Along with the unofficial start to summer—although it seems to me we could just go ahead and make it official. […]
Improved Poe Springs opens Saturday with new rates
May 26, 2021
Fresh sand in the volleyball courts, new ADA compliant sidewalks and a heightened 8-foot wide pathway leading to Poe Springs are some of the improvements visitors […]
Expert storm season advice: Get a generator
May 26, 2021
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an active and above-normal 2021 Atlantic hurricane season and local emergency management officials say you can’t be too prepared. […]
New weather stations serve up real-time info
May 25, 2021
Alachua County Emergency Management (ACEM) has installed three new WeatherSTEM stations funded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The newest stations are located in Archer, […]