Sister Hazel coming to Newberry this week; adds additional tour dates
Oct 17, 2020
Platinum-selling band, Sister Hazel, are excited to announce that three new tour dates have been added to their first ever drive-in series of concerts. Brought to […]
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Sister Hazel coming to Newberry this week; adds additional tour dates
Platinum-selling band, Sister Hazel, are excited to announce that three new tour dates have been added to their first ever drive-in series of concerts. Brought to […]
September’s above-average rainfall improves Floridan aquifer conditions
Oct 14, 2020
High September rainfall has boosted the St. Johns River Water Management District’s cumulative 12-month rainfall totals over its long-term average by 2.65 inches. While abundant rainfall […]
Alachua County UF/IFAS Extension Headquarters breaking ground this month
Oct 8, 2020
Alachua County and UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County are hosting a Ground Breaking Ceremony on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 11 a.m. The ceremony celebrates the building […]
Vietnam Vet brings living military museum to Newberry this weekend
Oct 7, 2020
In 1966 Lamar Scott got mad at a history teacher who called him out because he fell asleep in class. “She woke me up and […]
Just like Dracula, theater never dies in High Springs
Oct 6, 2020
Count Alucard is lurking above in the rafters while spying on his prey. Below, the quirky and likeable characters are trying to figure out what […]
Disney crowds picking up, Universal… not so much
Oct 5, 2020
Less than a week after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state entered Phase 3 of reopening with no restrictions, visitors to Disney’s Magic Kingdom […]
Regal Cinemas may close its doors again
Oct 5, 2020
A statement from Cineworld, the parent company of Regal Cinemas, indicates a possible closure of all Regal Cinemas in the U.K., Ireland and the U.S. According to […]
Fitz Koehler celebrates a noisy cancer comeback
Oct 4, 2020
When Fitz Koehler wrapped up 14 months of treatment for breast cancer in May, she felt it was time to celebrate. Unfortunately, May was at the […]
Alachua County Fire Rescue serves up Fire Safety in the Kitchen for Fire Prevention Week
Oct 3, 2020
Alachua County Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years) […]
Friends of Library book sale online this year
Oct 2, 2020
The Friends of the Library book sale is so popular that the nonprofit organization has to borrow a parking lot and pay for traffic control. During […]
Taming of the ‘stangs
Sep 29, 2020
Professional Horse Trainer Cat Zimmerman knows this about the wild mustang she is about to enter a holding pen with: The horse is a 6-year old […]
UF/IFAS offering Agriculture and Natural Resources program in October
Sep 26, 2020
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Agriculture and Natural Resources Program for October 2020. This program is being offered by […]
High Springs Farmers Market reopening at new location in October
Sep 26, 2020
Friday October 2nd, the High Springs Farmers Market will finally move into their beautiful new home at the newly constructed High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion. The […]
UF/IFAS offering horticulture program in October
Sep 25, 2020
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for October 2020. This program is being […]
Postponed Gatornationals get the greenlight this weekend September 25-27th
Sep 22, 2020
The 51st Annual NHRA Amalie Oil Gatornationals are set to take off Sept. 25th-27th at noon. The Gatornationals is an annual National Hot Rod Association […]
Keep Alachua County Beautiful receives $11K grant from Clay Electric
Sep 21, 2020
Clay Electric has awarded $11,000 to Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) for the restoration of the Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery. This grant is intended to help […]
2020 Downtown Festival & Art Show and 2021 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire going virtual
Sep 19, 2020
To maintain public health and safety of our neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Gainesville will host its upcoming Downtown Festival & Art Show […]
Keep Alachua County Beautiful helps restore community action
Sep 19, 2020
COVID-19 put the whole world indoors and the community suffered as trash and litter began to pile up. As many spent time in quarantine, community action […]
The places God goes… Welcome to the Tattoo Parlor Church
Sep 13, 2020
Somewhere around 40% of Americans have tattoos. In spite of the popularity of tattoos, when the people of Wildwood United Methodist Church began reaching out to […]
Local wildlife artist creates gator face masks
Sep 10, 2020
Renowned Gainesville Wildlife Artist Jim Wilson announced that he was literally “back to the drawing board” on his Facebook page. He has, “dusted off the […]
Florida’s Minority Trailblazers: A conversation with Dr. Susan MacManus tonight
Sep 10, 2020
Florida’s Minority Trailblazers Dr. Susan MacManus Thursday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Virtual Program: Registration required via Zoom In celebration of the 19th Amendment centennial, which […]
August rainfall was plentiful across central and north Florida
Sep 9, 2020
August brought above-average rainfall across much of the St. Johns River Water Management District and shrank a 12-month rainfall deficit in Putnam, St. Johns and Flagler […]
Brews, Yoga, Gaming… and God
Sep 6, 2020
GAINESVILLE – Before COVID-19 hit, there was an unusual gathering once a month at a local pub. It was called No Bull Bibles & Brews, and […]
Grill Whisperer: A Labor Day grilling feast
Sep 6, 2020
Editor’s Note – The Grill Whisperer is a fly-by-night grilling expert that travels the world in a constant search for grilling techniques, recipes and spices to perfect […]