Weigh-ins begin, livestock arrive at Alachua County youth fair
Mar 5, 2021
The first rule of raising a market swine for the 2021 Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show: Don’t give it a name. Eleven-year-old Eli Surrency […]
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Weigh-ins begin, livestock arrive at Alachua County youth fair
The first rule of raising a market swine for the 2021 Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show: Don’t give it a name. Eleven-year-old Eli Surrency […]
Local artist looks to turn the page on COVID
Mar 4, 2021
For local artist Keith Martin Johns, an open house was not always news—but that was before COVID-19 changed the world. Now every touch point with a […]
My Foodie Recipe: “No problem” peanut butter cookies
Mar 3, 2021
The world is not short on great cookie recipes, but too many are complicated. We’re all short on time, so that’s why I think you’re going […]
Gainesville’s ‘Edible Groves’ project bears fruit
Mar 2, 2021
A suggestion raised by neighbors during a City of Gainesville workshop nearly two years ago is literally bearing fruit. This month, the city unveiled its Edible […]
County seeks your parks and open spaces photos
Mar 2, 2021
The Alachua County Parks and the open space department is looking for original photos of county parks and open spaces for print and digital pieces and […]
UF canine blood bank program benefits pets and owners
Mar 1, 2021
When Kenzie the 6-year-old greyhound is done with her procedure at the University of Florida’s Small Animal Hospital (SAH), she gets a can of food, a […]
County sets in motion scenic designation of Tuscawilla Road
Mar 1, 2021
There are centuries of history packed into the mile-long stretch of road that connects historic downtown Micanopy with U.S. Highway 441, making it a candidate for […]
Triggerfish season, new flounder regulations start March 1
Feb 27, 2021
The recreational gray triggerfish season reopens to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters March 1 and will remain open through May 31. It will close […]
Gainesville gets grant to restore Tumblin Creek
Feb 26, 2021
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has awarded $512,073 to Gainesville to repair damage Hurricane Irma inflicted on Tumblin Creek in 2017. The DEO funds […]
FWC moves to repel 16 high-risk invasive reptiles in Florida
Feb 26, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Thursday approved new rules to address the importation, breeding and possession of high-risk invasive reptiles—overruling the objections […]
Farm Share to hold food giveaway in Gainesville
Feb 25, 2021
Farm Share is holding a drive-thru food distribution Friday at Gainesville Regional Airport. The event will begin at 9:30 at 4191 NE Waldo Road. Organizers and […]
ACPS to begin free supper giveaways next week
Feb 25, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools’ Food & Nutrition Department has announced the expansion of its after-school meals program to deliver evening meals at 19 area locations. The […]
My Foodie Recipe: Exquisite eggrolls
Feb 24, 2021
Wouldn’t it be great if dinner was rolled up all by itself? Well, I’ve got good news for you! My family’s decades-old eggroll recipe is about […]
Sky is no limit for SFC planetarium manager
Feb 24, 2021
Santa Fe College Planetarium manager James C. Albury is constantly looking up and looking forward to ways that he can share his knowledge about astronomy with […]
Clay Electric recognized for cemetery restoration grant
Feb 19, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, the Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Restoration Organization (BMECRO) on Thursday presented Clay Electric Cooperative representatives with a plaque to recognize […]
My Foodie Recipe: Ever heard of chaffles?
Feb 17, 2021
If you’ve never tried chaffles, you’re missing out. But don’t worry—we’re here to help! Chaffles are like waffles, only there’s no dough and no white flour. […]
UF vet college retrieves shoe from zoo crocodile
Feb 16, 2021
A 10.5-foot, 341-pound Nile crocodile named Anuket made the trip from St. Augustine to the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine on Feb. 5 after […]
Auctioneer calls for farm equipment to sell in Newberry
Feb 12, 2021
The owner of W&W Auction of High Springs is holding a pop-up auction in Newberry in two weeks and he’s looking for folks to drop off […]
Local Pace Center named Golden Grant recipient
Feb 12, 2021
The North Florida/Southern Georgia McDonald’s Operators Association has named Gainesville’s Pace Center for Girls one of four recipients of the inaugural Golden Grants. The Pace Center […]
Libraries honor late educator during Black History Month
Feb 11, 2021
The Alachua County Library District and George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida are honoring the memory and work of educator Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn […]
Say ahhh: Equine dentist looks horses in the mouth
Feb 10, 2021
Veterinarian and equine dentist Dr. Bess Darrow is hoisting a horse’s head up using a two-foot wide plastic buoy under its chin and tugging on the […]
Animal shelter offers Valentine’s adoption deal
Feb 9, 2021
If you’re looking for the warm fuzzies this Valentine’s Day, the Alachua County Animal Services (ACAS) is here to help. Starting today, ACAS is hosting a […]
Got bats? Now is the time to check.
Feb 9, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding property owners to check your home and other man-made structures for bats. If you find any, […]
County libraries offer Story Time in a Bag
Feb 9, 2021
With just a little heads up via a phone call or email to any one of the 12 libraries in the Alachua County Library District, Story […]