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.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Marion County Sheriff’s deputies find man and woman dead in Whispering Sands home, asking for public’s help

Deputies found a man and woman dead from apparent gunshot wounds on Sunday in the Whispering Sands area. If you saw anything, you’re asked to call Crime Stoppers with your tip.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Thousands pack narrow streets for the 50th McIntosh 1890s Festival | PHOTOS & VIDEO

The McIntosh 1890s Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary today with vibrant booths, rustic music, a lively atmosphere and a massive crowd of attendees.

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.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Florida’s turnpike northbound moving again, bad wreck stalled traffic for hours in Lake County

Florida’s turnpike northbound was gridlock for hours on Friday due to a bad wreck.

Local
2 years ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Some cloud cover for Saturday eclipse-viewing and festival-going

You’ll still need eye protection even though we’ll only see a partial eclipse on Saturday in north-central Florida.

Equine
2 years ago
New trail for hikers, cyclists, equestrians opens in Alachua County

The nearly 1,650-acre Phifer Flatwoods Preserve in Hawthorne is home to diverse natural communities and now 4.8 miles of unpaved walking, biking and horseback riding trails.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Lake County man considered armed, dangerous in custody

Deputies say they captured 37-year-old David Flores on Wednesday.

Local
2 years ago
VIDEO: Crystal River shows resilience despite back-to-back natural disasters

“We’re going to be okay. We’re tough. We’re strong,” said Crystal River Mayor Joe Meek.