Life behind bars: Meet the Gainesville mixologists serving your drinks
Whether it’s consoling a customer's sorrows or fueling a wild night out, bartenders witness Gainesville at its rowdiest —– and help keep the chaos alive. These late-working mixologists form the backbone of Gainesville’s nightlife scene and are the silent recordkeepers of the effects of alcohol. A night might feel...
ALERT: Freeze Watch and Freeze Warning Issued for Marion County Jan. 18-20
MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Alert Marion system has distributed a Freeze Watch from the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, covering the Marion County region. According to the alert, a Freeze Watch will remain in effect from 10:29 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 through 8 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Gainesville man arrested for injuring one woman and threatening a second woman with a...
Lavonta Omar Beasley, 33, was arrested early this morning after allegedly injuring one woman and threatening a second woman with a knife. The post Gainesville man arrested for injuring one woman and threatening a second woman with a knife appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
Officials may rename Marion County operations center in honor of longest-serving sheriff
County officials are set to vote on a proposal to rename the Marion County Sheriff’s Operations Complex in honor of the late Sheriff Don R. Moreland, a “law enforcement legend” credited with modernizing the agency and overseeing the construction of the facility itself. The proposal, spearheaded by...
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire returns to Depot Park for a weekend of festivities
The 39th annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will be held Jan. 24-25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Depot Park in Gainesville. The free event features artisans, medieval music, a living chessboard, royal knightings, and olde world demonstrations. EZ Event Rides offers shuttle service from two downtown parking garages to...
Alachua County, FL – Traffic Alert: NW 78th Ave Shut Down in Both Directions...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Alachua County, FL – Drivers in northwest Alachua County are being urged to avoid NW 78th Avenue today after a traffic crash involving injuries prompted a full roadway shutdown. According to the Alachua...
UF study shows spending time in tree-filled spaces helps calm mind
Spending time daily in tree-filled spaces like parks or tree-lined streets significantly reduces stress for Floridians aged 45 and older. The 3-30-300 rule recommends three visible trees from home, 30% canopy coverage, and green space within 300 meters to help lower stress levels. Have you ever considered a walk in...
Cat still trapped: Divers continue rescue efforts
Cave experts from North Central Florida have banded together to rescue a cat that fell into a sinkhole.
7 Brew brings a new caffeination destination to Gainesville
Each day this week, 7 Brew Coffee welcomed hundreds of students for free small drinks during select hours of the day. Cars squeezed into the small lot to grab coffees, energy drinks, lemonades and more. Some even blocked part of Southwest 13th Street to turn in, causing a minor traffic jam.
Local antique vendor market debuts new space, expanding Gainesville’s vintage scene
Local vintage market Grove Galleria partnered Saturday with a variety of vendors to host a soft opening to introduce its new expanded space, Grove Guild. The extension was created to give vendors the opportunity to have their own storefront within the shop without taking on the full responsibilities of an independent...

















