Disney can’t sell the fantasy in a pandemic
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
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 […]
Regal Cinemas plans reopening this month
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 […]
Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week
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 […]
Is Ginnie Springs above the law?
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 […]
Gainesville mentioned in Seth Meyer’s monologue
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 […]
Out of town DJs drawing hundreds of fans to Ginnie Springs for light shows and electronic dance music
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, […]
In memory of Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020
___ Dear John . The instructions while reading this composition if there were / instructions the instructions would be […]
Neighborhood workshop will discuss rezoning West End Golf property
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 […]
Alligator staffers reunite in ‘ZOOMunion’ decades later
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 […]