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2 Alachua County restaurants get perfect scores; 2 cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. ...
Red Lobster's Gainesville location among 17 in Florida listed as 'temporarily closed'
The Red Lobster on Newberry Road just east of the Interstate interchange in Gainesville has closed — at least temporarily. The restaurant at 6910 W. Newberry Road in Gainesville joins others across the country, including 17 in Florida, listed on the chain's website as "temporarily closed." Among others in the Sunshine State to close for now include three in Orlando, three in Jacksonville and two in Tampa. ...
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...
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.
Ground broken for new Animal Services facility
Animal lovers across Putnam County crowded around a pile of dirt Tuesday to celebrate the beginning of the building phase of the county’s new animal shelter. Current and former county commissioners, Animal Services staff, leaders from every county municipality and animal lovers expressed their excitement after they saw the first pile of dirt shoveled in Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Putnam County Animal Services Department building, 130 Orie Griffin Blvd. in Palatka.
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...
The sanctuary providing homes to retired lab tested monkeys
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary in Gainesville provides permanent homes for monkeys being retired from lab research, ex-pets or those confiscated by authorities. FOX 35's David Martin shows us around the sanctuary and gives us a sneak peak of the 'Magical Monkey Tour'.
Take a swim with the sharks at Discovery Cove
FOX 35's David Martin gave us a sneak peak at Discovery Coves new immersive experience. They are now giving visitors the chance to snorkel with sharks! Providing a safe and controlled environment for visitors to enjoy a once in a lifetime encounter.
'Kids Adventuring League' cultivates community, nurtures vital skills through Dungeons and Dragons
The group’s fate was sealed behind a 20-sided die. For a moment, the carefree air of the gaming room shifted. Some stood up to watch the fortuitous roll with their own eyes. “Make a deception check,” said the gamemaster Brett Paul. The dice bounced across the table. One....
Over thirty years of music packed up in 30 days: High Dive closes its doors
High Dive, a popular venue and staple in Gainesville’s music scene, is disappearing from its familiar spot on Second Avenue as announced by owner Pat Lavery in an Instagram post. The music hall, which hosted live events since the ‘90s, gained notoriety for giving local musicians a starting point...
North Central Florida Treasure- Antique Star Trek Ship
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - This week on North Central Florida Treasures Art Adkins answered questions viewers had about the famous " Starship " from the Star Trek series. Previously we shared antique memorabilia from the Star Trek franchise like a DVD set, a Dr. Mccoy action figure, and a painting of the original members of the crew ship.
Draining Kiss: Blood Is Thicker
Gainesville's Quinn Martin aka Draining Kiss returns with new single, Blood Is Thicker, the title track of the project's new, sophomore EP of the same name. The entire release, previously introduced with tracks like Video Girl and Against the Light, goes into the intricate balance of contrasting elements such as light and dark, love and death, old and new, anger and longing, offering a sincere exploration of existential uncertainty, shadowy depths, and socioemotional challenges.
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