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Famed Hollywood producer honors the late photographer & cave diver Wes Skiles in soon to be released movie

On February 2nd, Alachua County residents are invited to see an advanced screening of the 3-D epic underwater adventure “Sanctum,” from famous executive…

Celeste Mergens (center) poses for a photo while at an educational seminar. "The poverty cycle can be broken while the girls are still in school, we know that from data all over the world," she said, referencing data from agriculturalist Dr. Pedro Sanchez. Photo courtesy of Celeste Mergens.

Days for Girls International CEO Speaks on Sustainable Feminine Hygiene

Celseste Mergens, founder and CEO of Days for Girls International, presented her lecture, Turning Passion into Action, on finding sustainable solutions for feminine hygiene in developing nations at the University of Florida in cooperation with Bob Graham Center for Public Service and the Alachua County Medical Society.

Jerry Correll, 59, spent 30 years on death row. In 1985, he murdered a family of four that included his own daughter.

Jerry Correll Executed After 30 Years On Death Row

Jerry Correll, sentenced to death after committing four first-degree murders, spent 30 years on death row. On Thursday evening, he was executed.

Florida Department of Corrections To Monitor Sex Offenders On Halloween

Probation officers for supervised sex offenders in Florida will be accompanying officers on patrol Halloween night to ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters. Alachua County residents have been voicing concerns on social media over protocol for sex offenders on Halloween night.

Beauregard, a standard poodle and registered therapy dog, sits at the Newberry Library. Every Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. He’ll be available for people to come in and read with, as part of the library’s new program “Books with Beau.” Photo courtesy of the Newberry Library

Newberry Library Launches Reading Program With Therapy Dogs

Reading stories to humans is fun, but reading to Beauregard the poodle might be more fun. Starting Oct. 30, the Newberry Library is launching "Books with Beau," where people can comfortably sit and read with the pooch.

Chris O’Connor’s photo “Gator on the St. Johns,” which is featured in the Artist Naturalists in Florida: Then and Now exhibit. The photo is one of about 45 works featured at The Doris. Photo Courtesy of Mallory O’Connor.

The Doris Bardon Cultural Center Reopens, Features Wildlife Art Exhibit

The Doris has settled into its new location on South Main Street after being closed for two years. It opens on Friday and will feature its "Artist Naturalists in Florida: Then and Now," exhibit.

UF researchers help citrus industry

University of Florida scientists are looking into some ways to improve the citrus industry in Florida and around the world. Recently, they’ve pioneered…

David Jones sits between his grandparents Mabel and Tom Mirko in 1979. Jones’ grandparents used to tell him stories, like how his step-grandfather met Richard Nixon when he was a senator on a trip abroad and stayed drunk the entire trip, calling him a “no good S.O.B.,” according to Jones.

Eastside High School Teacher Wins Oral History Award

Eastside High School teacher David Jones facilitates annual projects that teach students the art of history through storytelling. Jones was recently awarded the Oral History Association Martha Ross Teaching Award.

Alligators on the move

Recent flooding and a rise in temperatures has alligators moving. A recent string of attacks within the last month has proven that. Florida's 89.1,…

Live Oak still picking up the pieces after Debby

Weeks after Tropical Storm Debby hit, the city of Live Oak is still putting itself back together after a lot of standing water was left after the storm.…

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