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Independent Florida Alligator
Gainesville’s Florida Theater prepares for historic revival
Once a highlight of Gainesville culture, the Florida Theater spent years sitting unused, its face covered in dirt and graffiti. Now, following much work and planning, the theater is starting a new life. The theater is currently undergoing renovations to fix the wear it has sustained over time. The project,...
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Ocala’s All-Breed Horse Parade returns to downtown Oct. 10
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) will bring one of the community’s signature equine events back to Downtown Ocala on Saturday, October 10, at 9 a.m. with the All-Breed Horse Parade. The annual parade showcases the diversity of Ocala/Marion County’s equine community,...
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Film highlights New College students’ fight against DeSantis-led overhaul
The voices of students outside the entrance of the New College of Florida cried “racist, sexist, anti-gay Ron DeSantis go away,” as Gov. Ron DeSantis arrived to sign papers to approve of the removal of diversity, education and inclusion programs. The scene is captured in “First They Came...
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Latin culture celebrated at Bo Diddley Plaza festival
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Latin culture took over Bo Diddley Plaza this evening for the Gainesville Latino Festival. Those who stopped by were welcomed with Latin pride and energy. Music, dancing and food were some of the ways Gainesville’s Latin community celebrated their culture. Rachel Diaz, a Gainesville realtor,...
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Epic Rap Battles of History Brings Viral YouTube Feuds to Orlando's The Abbey
The internet's most durable history class is coming to Thornton Park. Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD, the duo behind Epic Rap Battles of History, will perform at The Abbey on October 2, kicking off a four-stop Florida headlining tour that also hits Bradenton, Gainesville, and Tallahassee. According to Orlando Weekly, the...
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Area festivals, bashes and markets to celebrate fall season
In case you missed that it’s fall because it’s still 80 degrees outside…it’s fall! Here’s a crisp, pumpkin spice-smelling roundup of events to celebrate the 90-day season throughout North Central Florida. Saturday, Sept. 26. Where: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston. When: 11 a.m. to 6...
Daily News
History, music and markets fill busy North Florida weekend
Occupation of Palatka leads packed three-day lineup from St. Augustine to Gainesville. History will come alive in Palatka this weekend while songwriters take over St. Augustine, jazz fills a Jacksonville street and Gainesville closes out September with art, music and a celebration of Latino culture. The weekend of Sept. 25-27...
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Former Gainesville mayor debuts fiction novel “A Deadly Calm in Cedar Key”
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A former Gainesville Mayor and chairman of the GOP in Alachua County released his first book earlier this year. Ed Braddy released the book “A Deadly Calm in Cedar Key” back in February. Braddy is from Fort Lauderdale, but he grew up in Dixie...
Daily News
History actors to occupy Palatka for Civil War-era event
One might say Christopher Lydick is a character. In fact, he has portrayed a specific character, a Union Army soldier, since 2007, providing a living history account of the Civil War era. Dressed in a period-appropriate major’s uniform of dark blue trousers, a double-breasted senior officer’s frock coat and a...
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Florida Unveils Plan to Build Champion-Level Golf Facility
Consumer Cellular Chairman and CEO Ed Evans has provided funding to build a new golf course for the University of Florida’s men’s and women’s golf teams, the University Athletic Association announced. The 18-hole course will span 500 acres and be designed by Beau Welling and Steve Smyers....
American Songwriter
Born 79 Years Ago in Florida, the Hall of Fame Guitarist Who Joined the Eagles Just in Time to Co-Write Their Most Popular Song
On this day (September 21) in 1947, Don Felder was born in Gainesville, Florida. After playing in several East Coast bands, he moved to California. Before long, he was jamming with the Eagles. They asked him to play guitar on a couple of songs before inviting him to join. His first album with them was One of These Nights–their first No. 1 LP. Later, Felder co-wrote “Hotel California.” He has also released several solo albums and contributed to the soundtracks of multiple classic movies.
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More Than 140 Years Later, This Florida General Store Still Feels Frozen in Time
Wood and Swink Store and Post Office in Evinston is the kind of place that makes modern Florida feel very far away. Dating to 1882, this historic country store has served generations of residents and travelers while holding onto much of the character that made small-town general stores community gathering places. Step inside and the appeal comes from the details: old wooden floors, vintage fixtures, shelves of everyday goods, and the unmistakable feeling that the building has changed far less than the world around it.
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Celebrities spotted in Ocala this week, including ‘Game of Thrones’ star and ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’
Two high-profile celebrities were spotted across Ocala this week, with local residents and businesses capturing photos of an international strongman actor and a famous reality television star. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic strongman and actor famous for playing Ser Gregor Clegane, “The Mountain,” on HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones,...
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Dolly Parton’s legacy lives through Gainesville’s youth
Dolly Parton’s catchy music, extravagant theme park and charismatic personality won’t be all that she’s remembered for in Gainesville. The expansion of childhood literacy across Alachua County and around the world is an impact that will be remembered by families for years to come. University of Florida...
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Ocala women showcasing business on ABC’s Shark Tank
Two Ocala entrepreneurs will represent the Marion County business community on national television later this month when their unboxing company, FUNDELIVERED, is featured on ABC’s hit reality show. FUNDELIVERED will be featured on Shark Tank on Wednesday, September 30, at 9 p.m. Rebecca Dallman, chief executive officer, and Jena...
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Ocala Comic Con brings celebrities, comics, cosplayers and games to WEC
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The World Equestrian Center will host another year of Ocala Comic Con. It will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Expo Center 1 at 1284 NW 87th Ct. Rd., Ocala. The con...
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Gainesville playwright, cast head to Illinois for theatre festival
Playwright K.E. Mullins will perform the play "Napkins," about Alzheimer's and family, three times at the 2026 Elgin Fringe Festival in Illinois. Mullins has raised $2,100 of a $2,800 GoFundMe goal to support her six-person cast's travel to Illinois for the festival. Gainesville playwright K.E. Mullins will travel with a...
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Sherrilene Classen – The Trail Within
Today’s episode features Sherrilene Classen, University of Florida Professor Emerita, occupational therapist, founder of Sacred Summit and author of a new book, The Trail Within. The book focuses on her solo journey on one of the most rugged and beautiful sections of the Appalachian Trail and explores the internal journey that unfolds when familiar comforts, routines and expectations fall away. Classen shares that her trek began one day after retiring from her 42-year career. She knew it would be a physical challenge, but the experience turned into a profound spiritual pilgrimage – one that revealed the power of surrender, the gift of engagement and the grace that motivates even during the hardest moments.