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Rainbow Statue of Liberty causing controversy in Hawthorne
HAWTHORNE, Fla. (WCJB) - A replica of the Statue of Liberty is on display, and this symbol of freedom is splashed in rainbow colors. It’s not something you see every day if you’re traveling along State Road 20 in Hawthorne, and it’s causing controversy amongst residents. “Especially...
Rain came down before fireworks shot up at Gainesville’s patriotic holiday event | PHOTOS
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Before fireworks shot up, rain showered down on heads of holiday revelers at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville on Wednesday evening. Wet weather kept some people from attending WUFT’s annual Fanfares & Fireworks holiday event at the bandshell at Flavet Field. While we...
Residents watch Alachua fireworks from different point of view
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - The city of Alachua put on its annual July 4 event in Legacy Park with spectators coming from all over North Central Florida. Event officials say that this is the largest small-town fireworks display. The celebration was made up of live musical performances, games, food vendors,...
Gainesville voted #2 dog friendliest city, according to Sniffspot app
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - While there are apps to rent out rooms or maybe a whole house, Sniffspot is what many call an Airbnb for dogs. Hundreds of homeowners open their backyards for dogs as an alternative to a regular park. “A lot of people before they try Sniffspot, they...
North Central Florida Baptist Association presents emergency preparedness seminar
The North Central Florida Baptist Association will hold an Alachua County-focused Emergency Preparedness Seminar on Saturday, July 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church The post North Central Florida Baptist Association presents emergency preparedness seminar appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire organizers looking for new permanent venue
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Organizers of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire are calling on residents to help them find a new permanent venue. The three-weekend event was previously held at the Alachua County fairgrounds until the venue was sold in 2020. Last year, the fair took place at Depot Park for...
Alachua County Crisis Center employees help ‘write the book’ on counseling
Later this fall, Cognella Academic Publishing will release the textbook “Intersection Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor,” featuring a chapter co-written by two Alachua County Crisis Center employees, Amanda DiLorenzo-Garcia and Brooke Gregory. The post Alachua County Crisis Center employees help ‘write the book’ on counseling appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
State shows willingness to settle case against pro-Palestine demonstrator arrested on UF campus
On Tuesday, the State Attorney's Office for the Eight Judicial Circuit showed some willingness to settle against one of the nine protesters arrested in April during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Florida. The state offered a deferred prosecution agreement to one of the protesters on Tuesday, which would...
Small town of Micanopy symbolizes patriotic spirit in a big way on 4th of July | VIDEO
MICANOPY, FL (352today.com) – Nothing says 4th of July like Colonial re-enactors, classic cars and a kazoo band. Kazoo band?!?! If you’re in the Alachua County town of Micanopy, a kazoo band performing patriotic songs is all part of the 4th of July fun. People decked out in...
July 9 Alachua County Commission Open Board Discussion and Regular Meeting
The Alachua County Commission will conduct an open board discussion and regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. The post July 9 Alachua County Commission Open Board Discussion and Regular Meeting appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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