Got coins? Local businesses might need them
Jun 23, 2020
When the economy shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coins stopped circulating and that has started to impact local businesses. The Federal Reserve […]
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Got coins? Local businesses might need them
When the economy shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coins stopped circulating and that has started to impact local businesses. The Federal Reserve […]
Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Series with National Lampoon’s Vacation
Jun 23, 2020
Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch a classic, National Lampoon’s Vacation! Celebration Pointe along with Gift […]
‘Grip it, rip it, sip it’ at new axe throwing bar coming soon to Gainesville
Jun 19, 2020
Entrepreneur Suzanne Gilbert says opening an axe throwing bar in Gainesville is an “ax-cellent” and “ax-iting” new venture. The former marketing executive and professional poker player […]
Pup thrown from vehicle during accident near Micanopy reunited with owners
Jun 19, 2020
While passing through Micanopy on June 12th, Bobby Schlenz and his fiancée were involved in an accident that totaled their Dodge Ram and propelled their pup […]
Pop-up Movie Tour draws hundreds of viewers to Oaks Mall
Jun 19, 2020
Drive-In Dude and Pop-up Movie Tour Founder Michael Silver had to close his event business based in Pensacola due to the pandemic. But the event planner […]
AAA Survey: COVID-19 restrictions affected travel plans for 76% of Floridians
Jun 18, 2020
New research from AAA shows the coronavirus has impacted 2020 travel plans for 76 percent of Floridians. This is according to the results of the AAA Consumer PulseTM survey […]
Garth Brooks concert event coming to Ocala drive-in screen
Jun 18, 2020
It looks like Tomorrow will Come after all. Country music legend Garth Brooks’ confirmed his one-night-only concert event will be coming to the Ocala Drive-In theater, and […]
2020 Spring Parade of Homes returning to Alachua County this weekend
Jun 17, 2020
The 2020 Spring Parade of Homes™ is kicking off this Saturday, June 20th at noon! Make plans to take a tour through the community. This year’s Spring Parade […]
High Dive returning in July
Jun 17, 2020
To all the loyal High Dive fans out there… After more than 3 months of closure due to COVID-19, the time has come to announce […]
Regal Cinemas reopening July 10
Jun 16, 2020
Regal announces plans for the reopening of theatres starting Friday, July 10. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures based on […]
Drive-in movies showing at the Oaks Mall June 18-21
Jun 12, 2020
Two local venues for shows and concerts are sponsoring a pop-up movie tour next week at the Oaks Mall. Pat Lavery, owner of Glory Days Presents! […]
Cedar Key History Museum reopens
Jun 12, 2020
The Cedar Key Historical Society was founded in 1977 by a group of citizens dedicated to preserving the long and rich history of Cedar Key. And […]
VetFest 2020 coming to Gilchrist County
Jun 11, 2020
Mark your calendars for The Fourth Annual Vet-Fest brought to you by ForVets, Inc. at Otter Springs Park and Campground This is one of the biggest events in Gilchrist […]
City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration
Jun 10, 2020
The City of Alachua released the following statement about its 2020 4th of July event: “Due to the State of Florida’s requirements on limiting crowd […]
Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you
Jun 10, 2020
Happy birthday to you. You belong in a zoo. That’s what Conservation Education Curator Jade Salamone was thinking when she developed a way for animal lovers […]
Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season
Jun 9, 2020
After a slow start, Florida’s rainy season kicked off in mid to late May, which rounded out the month with above-average rainfall. A full report outlining […]
Theater returns to High Springs!
Jun 9, 2020
When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they […]
Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend
Jun 8, 2020
Poe Springs (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will reopen at 50% capacity on weekends only starting June 13, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Movie Series on Friday with Cars 3
Jun 8, 2020
Tired of staying at home? Grab your family, bring your appetite and get ready to watch Cars 3! Come join us for a family friendly, socially […]
Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer
Jun 8, 2020
The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to provide an update […]
Alachua County may require local cinemas to submit re-opening plans
Jun 4, 2020
Yes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the green light for movie theaters to reopen in Florida starting on June 5th, but don’t head over to your […]
Cade Museum reopening Friday
Jun 4, 2020
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention will reopen on Friday, June 5th, with a re-envisioned Cade Museum experience. The Cade will initially be open on Fridays […]
Legacy Park Summer Camp returns to Alachua but will look different due to COVID-19
Jun 3, 2020
Each day at Legacy Park Summer Camp, campers will discover new skills, build self-confidence, make new friends,and feel a sense of achievement. Camp activities include art, […]
Phase 1 start for $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry awaits final permits
Jun 2, 2020
The $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry is one step closer to becoming a reality. And as soon as the Ajax Building […]