Recreational swimming reopens at Gainesville pools
May 24, 2021
The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs has scheduled the next phase of reopening the city’s pools beginning this week as temperatures […]
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Recreational swimming reopens at Gainesville pools
The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs has scheduled the next phase of reopening the city’s pools beginning this week as temperatures […]
High Springs church finds strong demand for low-cost daycare
May 24, 2021
A High Springs church is planning an expansion of its new preschool and daycare center after strong demand led to a waitlist only days after opening. […]
Yes, there was seed spitting at watermelon festival
May 22, 2021
Three locally elected officials stood under a pavilion at the Newberry town square and took a shot at winning bragging rights for being able to spit […]
Food truck rally part of Juneteenth festivities kickoff
May 21, 2021
The first weekend of Gainesville’s monthlong “Journey to Juneteenth” festivities take off this Saturday with a children’s scavenger hunt and two movies in Depot Park, then […]
My Foodie Recipe: Perfect potato salad
May 20, 2021
Guess what? Memorial Day is just around the corner! I’ve got the perfect recipe to help you get ready. I actually saw this one on Pinterest […]
Springs documentary debuts May 22 in North Florida
May 19, 2021
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Oscar Corral and his wife almost canceled their trip to the springs in North Florida back in April when the temperatures dropped. “It’s […]
Cuscowilla opens registration for free day camp
May 19, 2021
The former Camp McConnell that is now Alachua County-owned Cuscowilla has begun registering children from second to eighth grade for summer day camps. The summer day […]
Gilligan and the gang find their way to High Springs
May 18, 2021
Skipper still adores his little buddy Gilligan and Mrs. Howell can be superficial at times. You can count on the rest of the stranded castaways from […]
Tampa pilot grants local war vet’s final wish to fly
May 17, 2021
When Tampa-based pilot Ken Hewes heard that a Vietnam veteran and former flight engineer from Fort White had a wish to fly one more time as […]
Alachua County announces major land donations
May 17, 2021
Alachua County has announced two major donations of land that it says will protect the Santa Fe River and preserve ecological resources in key areas. Both […]
My Foodie Recipe: Fried egg Reuben
May 13, 2021
Everybody needs more quick lunch options, so I’ve got one for you today. It should take you no more than 15 minutes to make. This one […]
Songwriters concert set for High Springs
May 12, 2021
Lyricist Farnell Cole knows how to raise money for charitable causes. Over the last 30 years he’s worked with musicians to promote charity concerts, including one […]
State unveils new specialty license plate designs
May 12, 2021
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has announced several redesigned specialty plates available starting this week. The new plate designs include the […]
Florida boating accidents up 16 percent in 2020
May 10, 2021
Lack of paying attention and being on the lookout accounted for almost half of boating accidents in Florida in 2020. With the release of the […]
Waldo flea market wide open for treasure hunting
May 7, 2021
It might be the best place to strike up a conversation about anything and everything after months of sticking close to home. Most vendors at the […]
FWC, UF mark one year of law enforcement partnership
May 7, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Forensics Laboratory recently marked the one-year anniversary of its collaboration with the University of Florida Maples Center for […]
My Foodie Recipe: Extra “crunch” taco salad
May 7, 2021
Cinco de Mayo may have passed now, but it’s still a good time to celebrate with a crunchy taco salad. And it’s important you don’t forget […]
Water tower painters are making the rounds
May 6, 2021
Jimmy Kelly and his wife Cathy were hanging out about 100 feet above Newberry on the downtown water tower at high noon in 90-degree heat. Dressed […]
FWC launches public fishing pier finder tool
May 6, 2021
The search for publicly accessible fishing piers, jetties and bridges is a click away thanks to a Florida Fishing Pier Finder launched by the Florida Fish […]
Sister Hazel lead singer offering Mother’s Day videos
May 5, 2021
Sister Hazel lead singer and Gainesville native Ken Block is offering personal video messages for Mother’s Day. Block posted the offer on his Facebook page on […]
County surplus auction set for May 10
May 4, 2021
Dozens of computer tables, oversized floral chairs, plasma TVs, wood filing cabinets, some barricades, a chain saw and hundreds of pieces of office equipment are going […]
Children’s Trust to fund 2,000 summer camp spots
Apr 30, 2021
The Children’s Trust of Alachua County board has approved $1.1 million in funding for more than 2,000 additional free or reduced-price seats for Alachua County young […]
Vaccines, ID cards offered at Day of the Immigrant event
Apr 30, 2021
The City of Gainesville, Madres Sin Fronteras and a network of local advocacy organizations will host a Day of the Immigrant event Saturday to celebrate diversity […]
New invasive reptile rules take effect
Apr 29, 2021
New Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rules designed to protect the state from high-risk, non-native reptiles take effect Thursday (April 29). The rules come […]