Fans plan 125th birthday party for famed author
Aug 5, 2021
Washington, D.C., native Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings found fame in Florida after writing about the Cross Creek and the Alachua County area, earning her the Pulitzer prize […]
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Fans plan 125th birthday party for famed author
Washington, D.C., native Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings found fame in Florida after writing about the Cross Creek and the Alachua County area, earning her the Pulitzer prize […]
CDC issues new rental evictions ban
Aug 4, 2021
Days after the last rental evictions ban expired, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has instituted a new temporary moratorium for areas of the […]
Programs help people stay housed, avoid eviction
Aug 3, 2021
While the federal moratorium on rental evictions expired this week, rent and utility assistance programs geared to area families facing pandemic-related hardships continue to provide funds […]
NWS to send thunderstorm alerts to mobile phones
Jul 29, 2021
The National Weather Services (NWS) will begin sending severe thunderstorm warnings via mobile phone alerts on Aug. 2. “All National Weather Service Severe Thunderstorm Warnings will […]
VETTIX service offers event tickets to veterans
Jul 28, 2021
United States Navy Veteran Leslie Lewis scored tickets to the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the High Dive in Gainesville tonight for the cost of the […]
Royal horses appear at Newberry show
Jul 24, 2021
Riding master Rene’ Gasser says anyone who loves horses also loves learning about the culture and history of different breeds. While unloading his Lipizzaner stallion, Spanish […]
Pandemic spurs growth in disc golf
Jul 23, 2021
The Gainesville Chain Hawks Disc Golf Club hosts a tournament this Saturday at Northside Park. It’s BYOP―bring your own partner. Chris Clark, former chairman of the […]
My Foodie Recipe: Baked mac ‘n’ cheese
Jul 22, 2021
Everyone needs a savory baked mac and cheese recipe to whip up, and that is what we will be mixing together in today’s episode. When assembling […]
Another gaping sinkhole opens up after Elsa
Jul 21, 2021
Lee and Leah Mansfield, their 2-year-old son Marshall and a goat named Loretta are standing near the edge of a 15-foot gaping hole in the ground […]
Alachua farm for rescue horses to reopen Saturday
Jul 21, 2021
Mill Creek Farm reopens for the public this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. after a 16-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The price […]
Study: Volunteer data vital to scientific research
Jul 20, 2021
Volunteer collection of wildlife data has proven invaluable to Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch researchers. A recent study found no significant differences between data collected by volunteers […]
Cirque Alcatraz comes to Gainesville this weekend
Jul 20, 2021
Cirque Italia will debut Cirque Alcatraz, a production filled with high-energy acts from swinging from ropes, to flipping over trapezes, and zipping by on BMX bikes […]
My Foodie Recipe: Peach salsa
Jul 17, 2021
Salsa ought to be a staple in every kitchen. While there are many ways to make excellent salsa, there’s nothing quite like a bit of peach […]
Studio art tour kicks off Friday
Jul 15, 2021
This weekend, local artists will draw back the curtains and let visitors go behind the scenes to see how a wide spectrum of art is created, […]
Springs, ramps, parks remain closed as rivers crest
Jul 14, 2021
While gatekeepers at the flooded and closed Ginnie Springs park were turning visitors away on Wednesday, land management specialist Rachel Townsend was attaching laminated “closed due […]
Three-part concert series features local artists
Jul 14, 2021
The City of Gainesville and MusicGNV, a local nonprofit, partnered to present Live and Local, a three-part summer concert series that kicks off Thursday at Bo […]
Black Widow dominates Gainesville movie screens
Jul 12, 2021
Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” film dominated movie screens throughout Gainesville over the weekend and become the largest domestic opening weekend since pre-pandemic. According to a statement […]
Water wars break out at Williston RV resort
Jul 11, 2021
When the pirate flies the bright red dive flag during the week, those Williston Crossings RV Resort residents in the know mark their calendars. “If it […]
Maxed out animal services needs pup fosters
Jul 9, 2021
Alachua County Animal Services (ACAS) has put out an urgent call for adoption and fostering help. “We are overflowing with dogs!” read an ACAS Facebook post. […]
Homegrown author brings book reading to Gainesville
Jul 9, 2021
When children’s book author Kentrell Martin gets to the part about the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for alligators in his book readings, kids in Gainesville […]
Local springs close as Elsa flooding continues
Jul 9, 2021
The Santa Fe River near Fort White is 6 feet over the flood stage as of midday Friday and nearby springs are browned out and closed […]
Want $10,000? Catch some pythons for FWC
Jul 8, 2021
Got the guts to win $10,000? The Florida Python Challenge starts tomorrow, and for the first time, a sponsor is putting ten grand on the line […]
Alachua Library meeting rooms reopen after 15 months
Jul 6, 2021
Community groups can once again meet face-to-face at the county’s libraries starting Tuesday when the Alachua County Library District reopens its meeting rooms to the public. […]
Snake expert helps when neighbors come calling
Jul 5, 2021
Marc Masio keeps his handling gear nearby just in case he gets a request to remove or relocate a snake. With a degree in zoology and […]