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Local Living

How to keep kids’ minds active during holiday break

Dec 26, 2024
Challenge children to read, exercise and use online math tools.
Government + Politics

Local governments to close for holidays, trash collection delayed 

Dec 23, 2024
RTS also impacted with reduced services, no service.
Local Living

UF expert gives Gainesville guide to year-round poinsettia care 

Dec 23, 2024
Poinsettias are horticultural challenge to grow, bloom.
Local Living

UF/IFAS: Let moderation serve as your mantra during the holidays

Dec 21, 2024
Find healthy items to swap out in holiday meals.
Local Living

Aging Matters: Holidays bring ups, downs for seniors

Dec 18, 2024
Experts: Commercial messaging can exacerbate loneliness.
Local Living

UF/IFAS: Mix up your holiday drinks with these Florida-inspired mocktails

Dec 17, 2024
Imagine sipping on a bubbly, refreshing drink at your next holiday gathering, surrounded by family and friends. But this time, the mixture in your hand isn’t […]
Local Living

Kick off the holidays with festive cookie recipe exchange

Nov 29, 2024
McCormick sharing tips on cookie recipes.
Local Living

Egg hunts spring up in Alachua County

Mar 21, 2024
Easter events slated for next two weekends.
Crime

LCPD arrests Holiday man involved in shooting altercation

Mar 13, 2024
Suspect visiting friends in Lake City when he got into a fight and later returned with a gun.
Local Living

3 ways to take stress out of holiday hosting

Dec 23, 2023
Tips for when you are entertaining guests for holidays.
Local Living

Doctor gives tips to stay healthy during holiday season

Dec 23, 2023
Hectic holiday pace can lead to health, safety risks.
Local Living

5 tips to take holiday gift wrapping from stressful to stress-free

Dec 22, 2023
Ways to make gift wrapping less stressful.
Featured

Florida Finds: Christmas in Tallahassee

Dec 9, 2023
Big celebration builds on historic past.
Local Living

Holiday History: Hanukkah  

Dec 9, 2023
Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights,” is celebrated nightly from December 7 to 15.   Hanukkah is the Jewish word for “dedication” and refers to the rededication of […]
Local Living

UF/IFAS: Enjoy Florida-grown foods at Thanksgiving and through the holidays

Nov 20, 2023
Edibles include corn, potatoes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and more.
Featured

Holiday History: The story of Memorial Day

May 29, 2023
Alachua County Veterans Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Gainesville leads through our country's history.
Featured

Guide to local holiday gifts

Dec 6, 2022
From experiences to edibles and educational.
Featured

Holiday events planned throughout area

Dec 1, 2022
Several community holiday events are scheduled throughout the area starting Friday. On Thursday, the University of Florida held its “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” on the […]
Local Living

13 places to celebrate July 4th

Jun 29, 2022
Area communities plan weekend, holiday events.

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