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Bison in Florida? They roam with wild horses at Paynes Prairie State Park
While thinking of bison conjures scenes of the American West, perhaps bringing up images of Yellowstone National Park, these wild animals can also be found right here in the Sunshine State. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, just south of Gainesville, comprises nearly 23,000 acres of marsh, wet prairie and open water and is home to a herd of 1,000-plus-pound bison and wild horses. The ...
New Westside restaurant brings authentic Vietnamese pho, noodles and more to Jacksonville
A Gainesville-based restaurant highlighting Vietnamese pho, stir fry noodles, bao buns and rice bowls recently debuted in Jacksonville. ZEN Pho & Noodles, which opened at 5835 Normandy Blvd. on May 9, is known as "the home of the ribeye pho" and also showcases other Pan-Asian cuisine including summer rolls and banh mi.
Nashville heads to Gainesville on Saturday
The second annual Hogtown Opry is scheduled to kick off on Saturday at the historic University Auditorium. The concert will start at 7 p.m. and the auditorium is located at 333 Newell Dr. in Gainesville next to the bell tower on the UF campus. This year’s Hogtown Opry will lean...
Need things to do? Here's a list of summer camps and activities for kids
With warmer days and the end of school quickly approaching, children may need something to do. Here's a list of summer activities for students, ranging from free camps to specialty events. Summer Camps by the City ...
New TV channels available in Gainesville area
Gainesville-area residents have five new channels to watch after Get After It Media announced its expansion on Tuesday. The new channels will come on WFGZ-LD with the company offering Heartland on channel 22.1, Retro TV on 22.2, Rev’n on 22.3, Action on 22.4 and The Family Channel on 22.5.
UF Fisheries to host Fishing for Autism event
The University of Florida’s Fishing for Success (FFS) program is hosting a special Fishing for Autism event on Saturday, May 18. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UF Fishing Ponds located at 7922 NW 71st St. in Gainesville. The idea for hosting...
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