Tag Archives: Micanopy

If you want to have a son, don’t drink the water at Coon Hollo.  At least, that’s what Laurie Berry says. She’s the oldest of three daughters in the Williams family and part of five generations of Williams that have lived and worked on Coon Hollo farm since the early …

Sam Goforth knows he’ll never discover everything about his ancestors, but finding out what he can is a trip worth taking.

The same towering, moss-laden live oaks and magnolia trees that line Cholokka Boulevard through downtown Micanopy are the roots of concern for residents and electrical companies alike. Their unruly growth wreaks havoc on the power lines, too frequently leaving many Micanopy residents without power.

A deadly intersection outside the town of Micanopy has had a makeover of safety features over the last year, but some Micanopy residents do not feel safe driving in their own town.

The restoration organization for a cemetery with graves belonging to former slaves seeks out a $25,000 grant for its restoration and preservation. The University of Florida and the Archer City Commission partnered with the organization.

Alachua County Commissioners on Tuesday heard at least one conclusion they already knew: Interstate 75's passage through the county is a double-edged sword.

At an event called “Burgers and Books,” the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Youth and Community Resource Unit gave out free grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and provided books for children and adults.

A Jewish utopia was created near Micanopy in the early 1800s. Now, almost no evidence of this society remains.

Alachua County's new ordinance allows each of the nine affected municipalities until October to decide if they want it to take effect in their jurisdictions.