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 […]
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Locals cool to ‘Freedom Week’ tax holiday
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 […]
My Foodie Recipe: Comfort chicken spaghetti
Jun 24, 2021
We all need some comfort food once in a while—or maybe more than once in a while. Today’s dish certainly qualifies. I call it comfort chicken […]
Publix manager gives scratch off winnings to hospice center
Jun 23, 2021
Last Saturday Lynda Maxey showed up to the Haile Farmers Market like usual, but this week, her normal vendor didn’t have any leftover flowers. Maxey approached […]
Archer brings on the red, white and boom
Jun 23, 2021
Archer’s Mustang Grill and Bar owner Shaun Willis said he was sitting with the right group of people when the idea of having a July 4th […]
Amateur radio operators to connect at field day
Jun 23, 2021
Members of the Alachua County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) will send hundreds of signals around the nation and even to space during the national Amateur […]
UF breaks new ground with canine ankle surgery
Jun 22, 2021
A 7-year-old Labrador retriever named Leo is back to hiking trails with his owner, five months after successfully recuperating from a total ankle replacement procedure conducted […]
Virtual Sunshine State Book Festival winding down
Jun 18, 2021
The countdown is almost up. This year’s virtual Sunshine State Book Fair ends in 12 days on June 30. After that, the website and its vault […]
Gainesville woman celebrates turning 100 in style
Jun 18, 2021
Helen Blanchard just gained access to an elite group of seven on the campus of Oak Hammack at the University of Florida: the centenarian club. Blanchard […]
Here’s what you need to know about those new scooters
Jun 18, 2021
Gainesville’s new e-scooters entered local public life on June 7, and local residents have taken note. Gainesville-centered social media groups have taken up the topic multiple […]
Crossing guard gives bonus bucks to nice kids
Jun 18, 2021
Did you hear? The crossing guard is handing out five dollar bills! Kids leaving Newberry Elementary School (NES) on Wednesday were all a buzz with the […]
My Foodie Recipe: Fluffy “Q” frittata
Jun 17, 2021
You may have wondered: What is the difference between quiche and frittata? The answer comes down to one word: crust! Quiches have it, and frittatas don’t. […]
Gainesville organizations combine for community outreach
Jun 15, 2021
Every week, Upper Room Ministries in Gainesville provides free food during Take What You Need Tuesdays. On Tuesday June 15, the ministry partnered with UF Health, […]
UF Health to offer free services in East Gainesville
Jun 11, 2021
UF Health has announced it will provide an assortment of health assessments, medical and research information and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations for a community impact day next […]
My Foodie Recipe: Chill, Snickers summer iced mocha
Jun 10, 2021
Summer does not officially start until June 20, but it’s already hot—91 degrees with plenty of humidity today. So no heated dish for My Foodie Recipe! […]
Autonomous bus project moves full speed ahead
Jun 8, 2021
“This thing can stop on a dime,” says safety operator Michelle Richter as the autonomous bus slows for a stop at The Continuum apartment building on […]
UF vet school appoints permanent dean
Jun 8, 2021
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has named Dr. Dana N. Zimmel as permanent dean after she served in the post on an interim […]
Task force will memorialize African American cemeteries
Jun 5, 2021
Legislation creating a task force on preserving abandoned African-America cemeteries is now a reality. State Sen. Janet Cruz of Tampa first introduced the bill, which garnered unanimous […]
My Foodie Recipe: The perfect burger
Jun 3, 2021
Summer is upon us, and that means prime grilling season. There are many great grilling options out there to keep you busy all summer long—starting with […]