Aubrey Dolbeck uncovered her first gems in the mountains of Tennessee in February 2020. To most people, Dolbek’s initial finds were blobs of dirt. But after tediously cutting and polishing, Dolbeck birthed a captivatingly-cut Amethyst.
During the Artisan's Guild first eco-extravaganza event, attendees participated at artist’s station, where they workshopped a variety of eco-art activities like flower hammering, eco-printing, sewing with recycled textiles and tea tasting.
Blood donation centers nationwide are still experiencing shortages caused by the pandemic. The center is in critical need of type O-, the universally accepted blood type, and O+, which can be accepted by everyone with a positive blood type.
Audrey Cheves and her mother, Melissa Cheves, were hit by a car on Northwest 39th Avenue while driving out of the Publix parking lot June 5. Audrey Cheves was pronounced dead at the scene. She was 18 years old.
A small building at 810 NW Eighth Street caught fire Sunday.
UMOJA, a Celebration of Black Artists in Alachua County, opened May 25 and will fill both galleries at 1314 S Main Street until June 19. The word ‘umoja’ means unity in Swahili, and the exhibit serves as a step toward a more accurate representation of the community around the gallery.
LGBTQ pride flags decorated the pavilion at Westside Park as the sun beat down on bagels, donuts, fruit and coffee arranged on a long table. More than 50 people gathered to discuss the future of the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida. On the fifth anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting Saturday morning, the center held a meeting to collaborate with the community to understand the needs and goals of LGBTQ individuals.
Parking accessibility for RVs and tiny houses could expand as Alachua County commissioners consider amending rules for RVs and tiny homes.
Florida track and field finishes seventh at nationals with two Gator women landing podium finishes.
Mullen and the Gators need to prove that last season’s victory over UGA wasn’t a fluke.
Joseph Fahnbulleh closed day 3 of NCAA Outdoors with his first national title in the 200-meter dash.
This year, the union bargaining team won paid parental and medical leave, new promotion guidelines for non-tenure track faculty and a clearly defined way to report conflicts of interest and outside activities, among other updates.
The Alachua County Public School superintendent did not renew nine administration members’ contracts, removing them from their positions at the school year’s end.
Although Fried’s road to the governor’s mansion will prove a formidable task, the prospect of her potential election has prompted UF Law to consider the future of her appointment to the Board of Trustees.
The Gator women secured five more entries to Saturday’s finals at NCAA Outdoors Thursday.
Thomas Mardal locks in his first NCAA Outdoor title in the men’s hammer throw after the first day of NCAA Outdoors.
“The Devil Wears Prada” meets “Joker” is the best way to describe Disney’s latest live-action film “Cruella.” The movie was released Memorial Day weekend and was the first major studio in-theater premiere since COVID-19.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, at least according to Chase Morris. She repurposes old furniture that would otherwise end up in the dumpster, giving these old fixtures new lives. The local artist promotes sustainability, inspiring people to “Get Crafty Bestie” and repurpose old furniture instead of throwing it away.
After achieving a 0% positivity rate during the last week of May, UF maintained between a 0% and 1% seven-day positivity rate average from June 1 to 7.
A rear-end car collision on Northwest 39th Avenue next to Publix left one person dead Saturday.
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