Outdoors
Simpson: Women vanquish orange giants
Feb 18, 2023
Orange Lake still produces hidden double-digit catches.
Shark bites tied for 10-year low in 2022
Feb 11, 2023
Study shows number of unprovoked shark attacks decreased last year.
CrEEK Program receives Every Kid Outdoors Grant
Feb 8, 2023
Program one of 33 awardees for this year’s grant.
Fishing report: Tournaments on Orange, Lochloosa
Jan 28, 2023
Fishermen flock to Jan. 21 bass competitions.
Fishing report: The second bookend
Jan 14, 2023
Memories of catching my first double-digit pound bass and recently doing it again.
Fishing report: Gulf snook mostly survives cold
Dec 31, 2022
New sportfish make it through recent Christmas weekend hard freeze.
IFAS: Only some plants need covering in cold
Dec 21, 2022
With weekend lows in the 20s, extension agent offers plant protection advice.
Fishing report: Anglers welcome colder temps
Dec 17, 2022
Chilly nights sure to bring trout and redfish in tidal creeks.
UF study shows urine could help seagrass growth
Nov 27, 2022
Researchers find crystallized version of human urine could revitalize marine habitats.
County’s 47 ecosystems protect land, allow growth
Nov 25, 2022
Sites account for 26% of Alachua County.
UF/IFAS offers winter landscape fertilization tips
Nov 23, 2022
Inappropriate fertilization and irrigation are major causes of lawn deterioration.
FWC: It’s time to exclude bats from your home
Oct 27, 2022
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public that fall is an ideal time to exclude bats from your home or other structures. […]
Fishing report: Fall brings great Gulf action
Oct 15, 2022
Outstanding tales of fish-catching trips following Hurricane Ian.
Fishing report: Anglers hope big rains miss
Sep 24, 2022
Storm Hermine could put an abrupt end to solid fishing.
Fishing report: Fishing improves in cooler nights
Sep 10, 2022
Heavy August rains help correct low freshwater lake levels.
Fishing report: Strong dog days action continues
Aug 27, 2022
August fishing continues to outshine usual normal this time of year.