78 Year Old Sarasota Woman Killed In Keystone Heights Crash
A 78 year old Sarasota woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Keystone Heights. Florida Highway Patrol says her car crossed the center line on State Road 21 and collided head-on with an SUV. The crash happened Wednesday afternoon near Southeast Second Avenue. The other driver, a 41 year old Wesley Chapel woman, was […]
Read MoreComedy And Music Tour Hits Gainesville This Weekend
The Florida Storm Comedy and Jam Tour is set for Saturday night in Gainesville. The show starts at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center. Organizers say the event will feature stand-up comedy along with live R-and-B, jazz, and blues. It’s geared toward adult audiences looking for a mix of music and […]
Read MoreGainesville Extends Cold Night Shelter Program Amid Cooler Temps
Gainesville is extending its Cold Night Shelter program as temperatures dip into the 40s. Officials say shelters will be open again tonight as lows are expected to fall to near or below 45 degrees. GRACE Marketplace will serve adults, while St Francis House will provide space for families, women, and children. The program runs each […]
Read MoreHawthorne Approves Emergency Wastewater Repair And Veterans Memorial Plan
The Hawthorne City Commission approved an emergency repair to its wastewater plant after a foreign object caused a shutdown. Nearly $30,000 will be used to pump out material and fix the damage, bypassing normal bidding rules. Commissioners also backed plans for a new outdoor veterans memorial at the city’s upcoming resource center. Officials say more […]
Read MoreHigh Springs Art Walk Returns This Weekend
The High Springs Art Walk is back Saturday, bringing local artists and vendors to downtown from noon to 5. The free event will feature up to 20 creators displaying work along the city’s walkable streets. Visitors can also check out shops, restaurants, and a special mini art exhibit at Lanza Gallery. Organizers say more artists […]
Read MoreFlorida Boosts Citrus Marketing After Freeze Damage
Florida officials are stepping up efforts to promote fresh citrus sales after winter freezes damaged crops and cut production statewide. Growers are still dealing with losses, and the state is pushing new marketing campaigns to drive demand and stabilize the industry. Leaders say boosting fresh fruit sales is key to helping citrus operations recover and […]
Read MoreFlorida Bar Advances Complaint Against ADA Lawsuit Attorney
The Florida Bar is moving forward with an ethics complaint against attorney Aleksandra Kravets over a wave of ADA lawsuits targeting small businesses. The case is now headed to the Bar’s Fort Lauderdale office for further investigation. A Gainesville woman who filed the complaint argues the lawsuits pressure small businesses into quick settlements. Kravets’ attorney […]
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