Gainesville FL

A 70-year-old Newberry man was killed today in a crash between a pickup truck and a motorcycle near the intersection of NW 43rd Street and NW 39th Avenue; a 70-year-old Gainesville woman was critically injured in the crash. The post Newberry man killed, Gainesville woman critically injured in motorcycle accident...

A Sunday drive turned tragic in Marion County when a 40-year-old Ocala woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash, according to troopers. The collision happened around 12:20 p.m. at the intersection of NE 36th Ave Road and NE 40th Ave Road. Investigators say a pickup failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the back of an...

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an incident that occurred at a local gas station on Monday evening. Several deputies were spotted at the bp gas station located at 3101 SE Hwy 484, near the intersection of County Road 484 and Highway 475, just after 7 p.m. on Monday. The station is...

Voynara Ashely Barcelo, 32, was arrested early this morning after allegedly leaving her 2-year-old unsupervised with access to alcohol; the toddler was transported to the hospital after drinking "an intoxicating amount of alcohol." The post Mother arrested after toddler became intoxicated while unsupervised appeared...

If your idea of a perfect weekend involves fresh air, flower fields, and the occasional goat photobomb, Sweetfields Farm in Brooksville, Florida, is calling your name. Nestled in the rolling countryside just north of Tampa Bay, this seasonal farm adventure feels like a postcard come to life—equal parts family fun, rustic charm, and sunflower-filled serenity.

If you’ve ever dreamed of floating alongside a gentle manatee in turquoise water so clear it looks like glass, Crystal River is your kind of paradise. Tucked along Florida’s Nature Coast in Citrus County, this small town with a big personality is the only place in North America where you can legally swim with wild manatees—and that’s just the beginning of its natural wonders.

Most folks don’t think “waterfalls” when they think of Florida—but Falling Waters State Park isn’t most places. Tucked away near Chipley in the Panhandle, this hidden gem is home to the tallest waterfall in the state, and it's as surprising as it is beautiful. Here, clear water tumbles down a deep limestone sinkhole, vanishing into the earth like some kind of natural magic trick.

Some places lift your spirits the moment you step inside—and this little tropical escape in Key West does exactly that. Imagine hundreds of butterflies fluttering around you, landing softly on your arm as classical music drifts through the air and a pair of flamingos casually strut past a bubbling waterfall. It sounds like a dream, but it’s very real—and it’s one of the most unexpectedly enchanting spots on the island.

There are places where people shop, and then there are places where people strut. Lincoln Road in Miami Beach falls solidly in the second category. This iconic pedestrian promenade is a world away from your average mall—think sun-drenched palm-lined walkways, outdoor cafés humming with conversation, and a parade of stylish locals and visitors treating the sidewalk like a runway.

Ever tried painting a sand dollar on a sunny beach morning? You sit at a colorful table outside a quirky shop, brushing bright colors onto a sea treasure while seagulls call overhead. It’s a simple, fun activity that kids and adults love, and it captures the laid-back, creative vibe of this island.