Because Downtown Gainesville's on and off-street parking has been limited, the SW Downtown Garage will be free starting this Friday, September 11. The garage is located at 105 SW 3rd Street Gainesville, FL 32601. "Many on/off-street parking spaces are reverting… read more
Amanda Roland
The NEA Big Read Program Comes to Alachua County
The Florida Museum of Natural History and the Alachua County Library District have partnered up to bring the National Endowment of the Arts Big Read Alachua County to our community. The NEA Big Read will bring a bunch of free… read more
8 Great Grain-Free Snacks to Satisfy Your Cravings
Many people make the choice to go grain-free because of health reasons, dietary restraints or maybe they just want to try something different. For those who love being grain-free, but still love to snack, here are some great grain-free snacks… read more
The ‘Megalodon’ Exhibit Returns to the Florida Museum on September 19
The famous 'Megalodon' exhibit returns to the Florida Museum of Natural History after being refurbished. The exhibit first started at the museum in 2008, and it toured around the U.S. and Canada, exciting more than 1.5 million museum-goers. In a… read more
A New Axe Throwing Bar, The Hatchetbury, Comes to Gainesville
The Hatchetbury Axe Throwing Bar had its grand opening this past weekend on August 29. It is located at 213 NW 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601, and the bar section of the establishment will be completed in the next phase… read more
One-Way Aisles Are No Longer Required in Most Publix Stores
If you have shopped at Publix in the last few months, you have experienced the one-way aisles that were implemented to encourage social distancing in the stores. As of this week, most Publix locations can do away with this change… read more
UF Homecoming Holiday Gets Rescheduled to Late December
The University of Florida Faculty Senate approved an "Academic Calendar / Homecoming Update Motion for Consideration," asking that the UF Homecoming holiday and other events be rescheduled or canceled. This motion was presented by Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Angela… read more
Starbucks Welcomes the Pumpkin Spice Latte Back to the Menu
While we still have about a month of summer left, Starbucks announced the return of its fall menu today, August 25. Welcome back the Pumpkin Spice Latte and other fall classics that Starbucks has featured over the years. Customers can… read more
Gainesville Welcomes Two New Wawa Locations
Gainesville now has three Wawas! Two new Wawa locations opened on August 20, including Florida's first non-fueling location. One of the new Wawa locations is at 1614 W. University Ave. where the old Florida Book Store used to be. This… read more
UF Students Return on August 31, Here’s What To Expect
University of Florida students haven't been out of in-person classes since March 11, but UF students return to campus on August 31 with a few changes. When UF students return at the end of the month, there are a few… read more