Local Living2nd Annual Mossman Hall BBQ Brawl competition to fire up in Melrose Staff Reports Apr 14, 20260 commentsFundraiser with all-you-can-eat BBQ supports historic preservation.
BusinessWildFlowers music festival in Melrose approved by Alachua County commission Seth Johnson Feb 11, 20260 commentsSupporters, opponents packed the county chamber.
Local NewsMelrose readies for WildFlowers festival permit vote Lillian Hamman, Seth Johnson Jan 30, 20263 commentsFestival expects to bring 2,000 visitors.
Local NewsProtesters object to 270-acre WildFlowers Music Park in Melrose Lillian Hamman Jan 8, 20267 commentsAlachua County BOCC to vote on temporary use permit on Feb. 10.
NewsMelrose residents plan protest of proposed 270-acre music venue Staff Reports Jan 5, 20267 commentsMusic venue started plans in 2024.
SponsoredGood in Gainesville: Forward Focus Initiative Aims to Revitalize Eastern Alachua County Eric Godet Sr. Nov 16, 20250 commentsThere has long been a struggle in our community as economic development proceeded at a breakneck pace west. While we now enjoy the fruit of this […]
Local Living5th Annual Melrose Witches Paddle on tap for Saturday Staff Reports Oct 22, 20250 commentsThe Fifth Annual Melrose Witches Paddle is slated for Saturday. The event will run from 3 to 5 p.m. with the paddle at the Trout Street […]
NewsSingle-vehicle accident injures 1 in Melrose Staff Reports Jul 8, 20250 commentsDriver extricated from vehicle, sustains serious injuries.
NewsHawthorne man, 22, dies in crash near Melrose Staff Reports Jun 10, 20250 commentsSUV leaves State Road 26 and strikes fence, large tree and ejects driver.
Government + PoliticsForward Focus Eastern Alachua County to hold next community session in Melrose Staff Reports Apr 29, 20250 commentsThe Alachua County Commission will hold its next community listening session for the Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County initiative on Saturday, May 3, at the Melrose […]
NewsMultiple crews contain 250-acre Melrose brush fire C.J. Gish Feb 3, 20250 commentsFire starts Friday afternoon off County Road 1469.
BusinessWilliamson’s Food Store to close after 53 years Seth Johnson Jan 29, 20254 commentsOwner plans to travel in retirement.
NewsDive teams locate missing kayaker in Lake Santa Fe C.J. Gish Jan 7, 20254 commentsFWC uses sonar equipment to locate victim.
NewsLaw enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe C.J. Gish Jan 2, 20250 commentsAbandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
NewsHoggetowne Medieval Faire funds drying up without permanent home Seth Johnson Dec 19, 20247 commentsDowntown edition harder for vendors.
NewsMelrose property purchase, music venue project continues forward Seth Johnson Oct 23, 202410 commentsSale anticipated next week.
NewsGainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs Seth Johnson Oct 22, 20240 commentsAgreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
NewsGrassRoots Festival eyes Alachua County expansion with 270-acre purchase Seth Johnson Sep 10, 202421 commentsLand under contract until end of September.
Local LivingU.S. Post Office to rename Melrose building after letter carrier Staff Reports Aug 21, 20240 commentsCeremony to honor Pamela Jane Rock who died in 2022 after being attacked by dogs while delivering mail.
NewsHawthorne man dies in 3-vehicle collision in Lochloosa Staff Reports Apr 12, 20240 commentsCrash occurred on US 301 early Friday morning in south Alachua County.
Local LivingAlachua County Commission to dedicate, rename Santa Fe Lake Park Staff Reports Apr 5, 20240 commentsEvent slated for April 13.
Local LivingFarm Share to host free food distribution event in Melrose Staff Reports Feb 22, 20240 commentsEvent scheduled for Saturday at Divine Deliverance Church of God by Faith.
NewsStarke woman dies in 2-vehicle crash near Melrose Staff Reports Sep 19, 20230 commentsCollision occurs on State Road 26.
OutdoorsSimpson: Salty waters beginning to stir Gary Simpson Mar 4, 20230 commentsLocal anglers report Gulf action is heating up.