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Community
2 years ago
Pain at the pump is (slightly) less painful

Florida gas prices have dropped to their lowest levels in three months. As of Sunday, pump prices statewide averaged $3.33 per gallon, declining 15 cents last week.

Community
2 years ago
Boo at the Zoo returns to Santa Fe College on Halloween

Get ready for Gainesville’s “wildest” Halloween event that the whole family can attend: Boo at the Zoo! This not-so-scary evening is in its 27th year at Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. Entry costs just one canned good or non-perishable food item per person.

Community
2 years ago
Micanopy invites eclipse watchers to gather for solar experience today, stargazing tonight

See the solar eclipse, watch the stars and spend the afternoon kicking back at the Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center in Micanopy, just south of Gainesville. Peak time is around 1:20 p.m. for our area.

Community
2 years ago
McIntosh celebrates the fiftieth 1890s Festival this weekend

Looking for something free to do this weekend? Visit the town of McIntosh, right between Ocala and Gainesville, and peruse over 260 vendors.

Community
2 years ago
White Cane Day events aim to increase awareness about people with visual impairments

“So much of the time we’re invisible,” said Donna Evans, President of The Villages Visually Impaired Persons Group. She helped organize a White Cane Walk for Friday, Oct. 13, at the Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages.

Community
2 years ago
Flashing beacons installed at Alachua County school crossings to protect student pedestrians

Last week, three Alachua County Public School crosswalks received Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) to improve safety for students crossing the street.

Community
2 years ago
How you can help make the dying wish of a 12-year-old girl continue to come true

Stop Children’s Cancer has set a goal to raise $10,000 during Bonnie’s Birthday Bash this month. Donations are down this year and the nonprofit is asking for your help.

Community
2 years ago
Gainesville to install native wildflower garden for bees

Bees and other pollinators will receive a new safe haven in Gainesville on Oct. 21 as the first Bee City USA native wildflower garden takes root.

Community
2 years ago
Lake County Animal Shelter modifies operations to contain spread of contagious disease

The Lake County Animal Shelter has stopped accepting dogs due to multiple confirmed cases of canine pneumovirus.

Community
2 years ago
Gainesville to hold three Indigenous peoples’ celebrations this month

All three events, including two with live performances from local Native dancers and drummers, will be free and open the public.