Alachua County, FL – Police Alert: Deputies Investigate Death in Longleaf
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Gainesville, FL – Deputies and detectives with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded Monday morning to the 7900 block of SW 80th Lane in the Longleaf community, where they are conducting a death...
High Springs hears Bridlewood updates, Alachua County to manage corridor to trail
Bridlewood is a 2,000-unit subdivision in High Springs approved in October 2022 and is now back on track after delays. A 13-mile rails-to-trails project will connect Newberry and High Springs, with Alachua County managing the trail. The trail aims to increase local property values by 4% to 20% and provide...
This Middle-Of-Nowhere Florida Restaurant Secretly Serves The State’s Best Steaks
Ever taken a Florida back road and felt like it was leading you somewhere important? Down a quiet two-lane stretch in Hawthorne, Florida, that feeling becomes very real. The Yearling Restaurant waits like a reward at the end of the drive. Set beside Cross Creek country and just steps from...
3 Venezuelan restaurants you can’t miss in Gainesville
Venezuelan restaurants play an important role in Gainesville, bringing people together through traditional food. More spaces in the city are embracing accessible formats like food trucks and community-focused concepts in recent years. Here are three Venezuelan restaurants you definitely have to try if you haven’t...
A new Gainesville cafe kickflips onto Fifth Avenue
Walking through a little yellow door that read, “better, together,” people lined up at 8 a.m. Friday inside an eclectic shop decorated with painted skateboards and green checkered floors. The teams behind Lowbar coffee and Bushel & Peck bakery combined forces to open a brick-and-mortar cafe on Friday...
Record number of Marion County schools earn national magnet awards
A record-breaking eight public schools in Marion County garnered national attention this week after receiving awards from Magnet Schools of America, including one school that earned the highest possible honor. In its latest round, the organization recognized more local schools than ever before for their commitment to...
Marion County schools could be next to get weapons-detection system
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Marion County on Tuesday could become the next district in Central Florida to utilize a weapons-detection system on campuses. The school board is expected to sign off on purchasing OPENGATE weapon-detection systems. Students pass through the special screeners, which are designed to detect...
Ocala family and six dogs escape fire that destroys home
A family of four and their six dogs escaped injury Monday afternoon after a fire broke out at their home in northeast Ocala. Marion County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the 6600 block of NE 2nd Place in Ocala at 12:27 p.m. on Jan. 26 after a 911 caller reported that the front of a house was on fire.
Detailed site plans released for controversial Walmart coming to The Villages
Detailed construction plans have been submitted for a new Walmart Neighborhood Market in The Villages, shedding light on the scope of a project that has sparked outrage and anxiety among nearby residents. On Monday, site development plans for the new Walmart were reviewed by the Marion County Development Review...
12-acre Gainesville commercial plaza sold for $16 million
Verde Plaza in northwest Gainesville is now under new ownership following a $16.4 million sale announced last week. The 12-acre strip mall (1405 NW 23rd Ave.) is located at the corner of NW 13th Street and NW 23rd Avenue and contains Winn-Dixie, Planet Fitness, O2B Kids, Dollar Tree and seven other storefronts. In...
