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Gainesville’s Florida Man Reptiles opens doors
In the swampy outskirts of Gainesville, the iconic alligator may steal the show among the reptilian ecosystem. But on Southwest Archer Road, Florida Man Reptiles showcases its very own population of nearly 100 reptiles and amphibians. On July 1, its doors opened to the public to shop from a selection...
Mural outside new Zaxby’s location celebrates Gainesville’s culture
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A new Zaxby’s location in Gainesville is welcoming BSBC partners back home with a mural after opening the restaurant in their hometown of Gainesville. Boris Ochsenius, Shaun Morris, Blake Fletcher, and Cotton Fletcher are all owners of BSBC and have been business partners in site...
Tom Petty muralist dies after battle with cancer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An artist in Alachua County known for maintaining a mural in honor of musician Tom Petty died on Friday. According to a post made on his Facebook page, Steven Blake Harrison died on Friday at 12:37. The post states, "Thank you all for all your love...
Owners of Williston animal clinic host grand opening
WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - The grand opening of a new animal clinic in Williston was held on Saturday. Levy Animal Clinic had its grand opening hosted by patients, doctors, and Williston Chamber of Commerce officials on Saturday afternoon. The grand opening was celebrated with cocktails before cutting the ribbon and...
Rain won’t stop the rage: punk metal show moved to How Bazar after rain-out
After landing in Gainesville three years ago, 24-year-old Christian “Cloud” Casey quickly discovered two things: the collaborative community of musicians in Gainesville and the opportunity to grow the city’s goth metal music scene. After meeting one of his future band members one late night in a McDonald’s,...
Traveling democracy exhibit debuts at Matheson History Museum
Echoes of American democracy reverberated through the halls of the Matheson History Museum on Saturday. From vintage campaign souvenirs to interactive displays, the "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" exhibit brought national and local political heritage to life. The exhibit, created in partnership with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street...
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