My Foodie Recipe: Baked mac ‘n’ cheese
Jul 22, 2021
Everyone needs a savory baked mac and cheese recipe to whip up, and that is what we will be mixing together in today’s episode. When assembling […]
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My Foodie Recipe: Baked mac ‘n’ cheese
Everyone needs a savory baked mac and cheese recipe to whip up, and that is what we will be mixing together in today’s episode. When assembling […]
Another gaping sinkhole opens up after Elsa
Jul 21, 2021
Lee and Leah Mansfield, their 2-year-old son Marshall and a goat named Loretta are standing near the edge of a 15-foot gaping hole in the ground […]
Alachua farm for rescue horses to reopen Saturday
Jul 21, 2021
Mill Creek Farm reopens for the public this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. after a 16-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The price […]
Study: Volunteer data vital to scientific research
Jul 20, 2021
Volunteer collection of wildlife data has proven invaluable to Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch researchers. A recent study found no significant differences between data collected by volunteers […]
Cirque Alcatraz comes to Gainesville this weekend
Jul 20, 2021
Cirque Italia will debut Cirque Alcatraz, a production filled with high-energy acts from swinging from ropes, to flipping over trapezes, and zipping by on BMX bikes […]
My Foodie Recipe: Peach salsa
Jul 17, 2021
Salsa ought to be a staple in every kitchen. While there are many ways to make excellent salsa, there’s nothing quite like a bit of peach […]
Studio art tour kicks off Friday
Jul 15, 2021
This weekend, local artists will draw back the curtains and let visitors go behind the scenes to see how a wide spectrum of art is created, […]
Springs, ramps, parks remain closed as rivers crest
Jul 14, 2021
While gatekeepers at the flooded and closed Ginnie Springs park were turning visitors away on Wednesday, land management specialist Rachel Townsend was attaching laminated “closed due […]
Three-part concert series features local artists
Jul 14, 2021
The City of Gainesville and MusicGNV, a local nonprofit, partnered to present Live and Local, a three-part summer concert series that kicks off Thursday at Bo […]
Black Widow dominates Gainesville movie screens
Jul 12, 2021
Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” film dominated movie screens throughout Gainesville over the weekend and become the largest domestic opening weekend since pre-pandemic. According to a statement […]
Water wars break out at Williston RV resort
Jul 11, 2021
When the pirate flies the bright red dive flag during the week, those Williston Crossings RV Resort residents in the know mark their calendars. “If it […]
Maxed out animal services needs pup fosters
Jul 9, 2021
Alachua County Animal Services (ACAS) has put out an urgent call for adoption and fostering help. “We are overflowing with dogs!” read an ACAS Facebook post. […]
Homegrown author brings book reading to Gainesville
Jul 9, 2021
When children’s book author Kentrell Martin gets to the part about the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for alligators in his book readings, kids in Gainesville […]
Local springs close as Elsa flooding continues
Jul 9, 2021
The Santa Fe River near Fort White is 6 feet over the flood stage as of midday Friday and nearby springs are browned out and closed […]
Want $10,000? Catch some pythons for FWC
Jul 8, 2021
Got the guts to win $10,000? The Florida Python Challenge starts tomorrow, and for the first time, a sponsor is putting ten grand on the line […]
Alachua Library meeting rooms reopen after 15 months
Jul 6, 2021
Community groups can once again meet face-to-face at the county’s libraries starting Tuesday when the Alachua County Library District reopens its meeting rooms to the public. […]
Snake expert helps when neighbors come calling
Jul 5, 2021
Marc Masio keeps his handling gear nearby just in case he gets a request to remove or relocate a snake. With a degree in zoology and […]
Locals cool to ‘Freedom Week’ tax holiday
Jul 2, 2021
Floridians can celebrate two kinds of freedom during this Fourth of July weekend, but area residents and businesses seem to only be planning for one. Earlier […]
IFAS to help residents navigate irrigation issues
Jul 1, 2021
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at UF launched a free new webinar series today to help residents keep their lawns healthier while conserving more […]
My Foodie Recipe: 4th of July kabobs
Jul 1, 2021
Big decisions require coordination and planning, so we had a family meeting to decide what to cook for 4th of July! We have decided on ….(insert […]
Alachua gearing up for fireworks reboot
Jun 30, 2021
After a year off due to COVID-19, fireworks will light up the Alachua sky this Sunday for “the largest small town fireworks display in America.” The […]
Archeologist to detail Panhandle shipwrecks
Jun 28, 2021
Professional Archaeologist Nicole Grinnan of the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) will present on Tuesday the findings of three historic shipwrecks in the Panhandle. The Panhandle […]
In-person story time returns to Alachua County libraries
Jun 28, 2021
The Alachua County Library District will relaunch in-person programming Tuesday with the return of its popular reading and storytelling events for young children. Dubbed “Story Time […]
Locals reap rewards of imperfect watermelons
Jun 28, 2021
Call them what you want: backups, outcasts, rejects or leftovers. Not every watermelon harvested from the 7,500 acres in North Central Florida is perfect. But they […]