Florida State Parks promotes First Day Hikes 2022
Dec 31, 2021
Whether you’re a seasoned park veteran or just finding us for the first time, there’s no better way to kick off a new year than with […]
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Florida State Parks promotes First Day Hikes 2022
Whether you’re a seasoned park veteran or just finding us for the first time, there’s no better way to kick off a new year than with […]
FWC celebrates New Year’s Eve with smoked fish dip
Dec 31, 2021
With 2021 coming to an end, many people are more than ready to dip into the new year and see what 2022 will bring. Looking ahead, […]
Fishing report: Will Newnans Lake return to form?
Dec 25, 2021
My attachment to Newnan’s Lake goes pretty far back. For as long as I’ve been around, locals have had an affectionate but unflattering nickname for the […]
FWC approves proposed hunting rule changes
Dec 20, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proposing changes in hunting rules that would begin in July of 2022. From the definition of “game […]
Florida-grown gifts provide good options
Dec 19, 2021
While you can’t bottle up and send the Florida sunshine to friends and family this holiday season, shop local Saturday and send some other tasty and […]
Birders ready for annual Audubon Christmas count
Dec 18, 2021
Local birdwatchers will spread across Alachua County on Sunday for the 122nd annual Christmas Bird Count, straining their eyes and ears to identify different species. The […]
Fishing report: Holiday angling options abound
Dec 18, 2021
Here at the start of winter, the biggest fishing news in our part of Florida remains the exceptional ‘speck’ fishing. Speckled perch, that is, in Gainesville’s […]
FWC prioritizes manatee-saving efforts
Dec 11, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service continue to investigate a high level of manatee mortalities and respond […]
Fishing report: Early winter fishing starts strong
Dec 11, 2021
A nice holiday season warm spell has allowed anglers easy shots at fish and reports have been outstanding from several areas along the Big Bend Coast. […]
Alachua County Forever expands Lake Alto Preserve
Dec 10, 2021
Alachua County Forever (ACF) recently closed on the purchase of 292.5 acres that will be added to the County’s 982-acre Lake Alto Preserve northwest of the […]
FWC charges 4 for illegal deer, alligator poaching
Dec 8, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) arrested and charged four individuals with multiple illegal deer and alligator poaching-related charges including possession of deer in […]
Fishing report: Area fishing still makes sense
Dec 4, 2021
In a time when few things seem to make sense any more, the sport of fishing, at least, gives us dependable respite. The normal draws for […]
SF Zoo continues animal COVID protection
Nov 27, 2021
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo continues to provide COVID safety protocols while other zoos nationwide have suffered losses among their population. In recent weeks, three snow […]
FWC TrophyCatch program to give away new bass boat
Nov 26, 2021
One lucky TrophyCatch registrant is going to win a brand-new bass boat next weekend and the public is invited to join the festivities on Saturday, Dec. […]
Visitors delight as manatees return to springs
Nov 21, 2021
Fourth-grader Emma Eisemann hangs over the side of an inflatable canoe while parents Marie and Francis hold on tight to keep her from falling overboard. The […]
Hawthorne honors former mayor at historic park
Nov 18, 2021
Hawthorne’s city commissioners pulled down the dark green cover on Thursday morning to reveal the new sign for the city’s historical park. The sign displayed the […]
UF: Battle ensues against non-native tegus
Nov 10, 2021
Argentine black and white tegus have spread and established populations in and around Florida at a rapid and growing rate demonstrating critical implications for native wildlife, […]
Alachua County irrigation limits start Sunday
Nov 7, 2021
Alachua County irrigation restrictions change starting today. The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department reminds county residents that since they set their clocks back this morning for […]
Veteran offers outdoor experiences to combat PTSD
Nov 6, 2021
U.S. Air Force veteran Matt Burke calls it “Oorah” therapy and it goes like this. In the early hours of the morning or middle of the […]
Two Gainesville parks to get new restrooms
Nov 5, 2021
Higher than expected revenue from the half-cent sales tax for Wild Spaces Public Places (WSPP) will fund building restrooms at the future Albert “Ray” Massey (Westside) […]
Canoe outpost sells to High Springs
Nov 3, 2021
Jim and Sally Wood took over the Santa Fe Canoe Outpost in High Springs more than 30 years ago. Back in 1990, they said it was […]
Bats are more than superheroes or vampires
Oct 31, 2021
When people think of bats, there’s plenty of fictionalized ideas that come to mind. From Batman the superhero detective to Dracula the spooky blood-sucking vampire, the […]
FWC: Now is the time to evict bats from your home
Oct 25, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public that fall is an ideal time to exclude bats from your home or other […]
EPD reminds residents about fertilizer ban
Oct 20, 2021
The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is reminding residents that Alachua County’s landscape fertilizer regulations prohibit using fertilizers containing nitrogen from July through February. In […]