Day trip: Magic Kingdom, Wekiwa Springs, and a chocolate factory
Aug 22, 2020
By 1 p.m. on a Thursday we had ridden 15 of our favorite rides at Disney’s Magic Kingdom since walking through the gates at 9 […]
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Day trip: Magic Kingdom, Wekiwa Springs, and a chocolate factory
By 1 p.m. on a Thursday we had ridden 15 of our favorite rides at Disney’s Magic Kingdom since walking through the gates at 9 […]
Alachua County Fire Rescue featured on A&E’s “Live Rescue” series premiering tonight
Aug 21, 2020
Alachua County Fire Rescue is joining A&E’s live original documentary series, “Live Rescue,” premiering Friday, August 21st. “Live Rescue” is produced by MGM’s Big Fish Entertainment […]
“The Amazing Give” raises $1.36 million in 2020
Aug 21, 2020
North Central Florida residents showed once again why they are one of the most philanthropic communities through their participation in The Amazing Give. The Community Foundation […]
Poe Springs Park closing in September
Aug 20, 2020
Alachua County’s Poe Springs Park (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will be closed, except for the boat ramp, for construction and improvements beginning on September […]
Florida School of Massage delays classes; launches online ‘Living Your Dreams’ series
Aug 19, 2020
Florida School of Massage Director Bob Lee is watching the data about COVID-19 very closely and based on FSM’s criteria, he says it’s not time to […]
Buchholz High student has shot at Google Doodle fame, with help from the public
Aug 19, 2020
A rising Buchholz High School sophomore is one of just 54 students across the nation who have a shot at having their artwork turned into a […]
Prehistoric shark sighting in Gainesville
Aug 17, 2020
Enter the world of megalodon, the gigantic prehistoric shark that once commanded the world’s oceans! Be consumed with awe walking through a full-scale sculptural replica of […]
Disney can’t sell the fantasy in a pandemic
Aug 15, 2020
You know it the moment you pass under the Walt Disney World archway. With all the hopes of a carefree day at the place “Where Dreams […]
District Rainfall Report: A wet July soaks Alachua County with over 6 inches of rain
Aug 12, 2020
Along with the threat of a hurricane at the end of July, some portions of the St. Johns River Water Management District received copious rainfall — like Volusia […]
Regal Cinemas plans reopening this month
Aug 7, 2020
Regal Cinemas has announced plans for the reopening of its theatres on August 21st. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures […]
Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week
Aug 7, 2020
Below are the updated City of Gainesville traffic impacts scheduled for August 7th-14th. New Notices: NW Third and Fourth Avenues: There is construction on the […]
Is Ginnie Springs above the law?
Jul 28, 2020
Gilchrist County Resident Nicole Ashley’s house is shaking. Boom, boom, boom. It’s past midnight and the county noise ordinance says 10 p.m. is the cutoff for […]
Gainesville mentioned in Seth Meyer’s monologue
Jul 28, 2020
Seth Meyers opened his show last night with the usual “A Closer Look” segment talking about news and happenings in the world. And during his points […]
Out of town DJs drawing hundreds of fans to Ginnie Springs for light shows and electronic dance music
Jul 27, 2020
An event company from Orlando known as The Takeover Series has a growing following and the owner said he is surprised at its popularity. The founder, […]
In memory of Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020
Jul 26, 2020
___ Dear John . The instructions while reading this composition if there were / instructions the instructions would be […]
Neighborhood workshop will discuss rezoning West End Golf property
Jul 22, 2020
First step in converting 75 acres of greens into 487 residential units and a hotel: host a “neighborhood workshop.” Notices to homeowners adjacent to the West […]
Alligator staffers reunite in ‘ZOOMunion’ decades later
Jul 22, 2020
Stripping for tuition, the Jerry Seinfeld interview, hiding from a serial killer, chasing spot news from the scanner, that bench clearing fracas. If you worked at […]
Nature Park projects moving forward in Gainesville
Jul 20, 2020
Wild Spaces & Public Places and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are pleased to provide an update on improvements made to the City of Gainesville’s nature […]
What’s it like to be a zookeeper?
Jul 20, 2020
Zookeepers are chefs, caretakers, builders, scientists, researchers, conservationists, engineers and architects. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing our incredible […]
Hippodrome Theatre launches its first virtual production this month
Jul 15, 2020
The Hippodrome Theatre is launching it’s very first virtual production, SOUVENIR by Stephen Temperley, which will be pre-recorded and offered completely online! Souvenir is a side-splitting celebration of the […]
Beginning Friday, Poe Springs Park opening three days a week to visitors
Jul 15, 2020
The Alachua County Board of Commissioners voted to give an extra day of access to Poe Springs Park starting this Friday, July 17th. And if grant funds […]
Groundwater levels and spring flows increased in June throughout the region
Jul 15, 2020
Groundwater levels across the St. Johns River Water Management District rebounded slightly in June after a late spring downward trend, while rainfall varied with above-average rainfall […]
Disney World’s reopening Saturday evokes cheers, fears
Jul 11, 2020
The Center Square – When Walt Disney Co. informed state leaders in April of its plans to reopen its Orlando theme parks July 11, it was […]
Pastors lead Prayer Walk through Newberry
Jul 10, 2020
A coalition of pastors led about 100 community members through the quiet streets of Newberry on Sunday, July 5th with one common goal: Praying on-sight with […]