Best brunch restaurants in Gainesville? 5 special places locals love
Late risers and early planners alike can find their perfect brunch in Gainesville, where the options stretch well beyond eggs and coffee. Here are five of our local favorites: Nopal Info : 5112 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville; 352-240-6224; facebook.com/nopalgnv Not typically top of mind for brunch, Nopal offers a weekend...
Alachua County extends burn ban
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – After reviewing Alachua County’s current wildland fire conditions and in consultation with state officials, the mandatory countywide burn ban has been extended and will remain in effect through April 10, 2026. With no appreciable rain over the past week, Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI)...
Florida Woman Accused Of Squatting, Selling Homeowner’s Appliances
Her arrest follows a series of warnings to vacate the property, which she ignored.
Ocala Jury Nails ‘Functional Addict’ in Meth Crash That Killed Local Grandma
A Marion County jury on Thursday convicted 32-year-old Justin Cobb of one count of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI causing serious bodily injury. The case stems from a head-on collision on June 22, 2022, on County Road 42 near Umatilla that killed 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer and left two passengers with...
Ocala man seeks relief from $8,200 jail fee to purchase first home
A local man who served time at the Marion County jail nearly a decade ago is asking county commissioners to forgive over $8,200 in debt so that he can move forward with a home purchase. The Marion County Board of County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, April 7, to consider...
Woman with criminal record lands in jail after handgun found in her purse
A Summerfield woman was arrested on a warrant Wednesday after deputies investigating a sexual battery case discovered a handgun in her purse. On Feb. 25, deputies responded to an alleged sexual battery at a residence on Southeast 42nd Terrace in Summerfield, according to an arrest report from the Marion County...
Home health nurse accused of stealing medication from elderly patients
A home health nurse has been accused of stealing medication from her elderly patients. Kimberly Giardina, 56, of Belleview, was arrested Thursday by Marion County sheriff’s deputies on charges of theft and drug possession. A daughter hired Giardina to care for her elderly parents in Summerfield, according to an...
Shooting in Westmoreland neighborhood leads to hospitalization
Shooting incident in Kissimmee leaves elderly suspect in custody and male victim hospitalized. Osceola Sheriff's Office investigating. Stay tuned for updates.
Q&A: Leading through service at the Gainesville Woman’s Club
Since 1903, the Gainesville Woman’s Club has played a role in shaping the local community. From helping establish Gainesville’s first public library to supporting local charities and community initiatives today, the organization has spent more than a century empowering women and fostering civic engagement. Leatha...
Save Our Lakes looks to rejuvenate Lake Geneva, Lake Brooklyn in Keystone Heights
Save Our Lakes is looking to rejuvenate the low water levels in Lake Geneva and Lake Brooklyn in Keystone Heights.
