Micanopy News

Published: Monday, January 25, 2010 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 1:14 a.m. When artists Linda Zidonik and Nan Szypulski-Lewis decided to try their hand at the mosaic arts, they knew just where to go for supplies.

A 22-year-old Micanopy man who faces nine charges, including drug possession, burglary and dealing in stolen property, was arrested by a sheriff's deputy Thursday night.

January 21, 11:17 AM Gainesville Wine Pairing Examiner Daniel Eddy Dan planting the garden in the Spring.

A Georgia man died just south of Gainesville Saturday night after he was ejected from the car he was riding in.

Published: Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10:14 p.m. Robert Pierce, professor emeritus of journalism at the University of Florida, died Monday of complications from cancer.

The state's struggling economy has left dozens of starving and abandoned horses in its wake, as owners are unable to scrape together enough money to properly care for them.

Crazy Daizy's Cafe closed its doors early last week so owners Dave and Brenda Crawford could celebrate Christmas without the distraction of whipping up good grub for others.

Published: Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 1:36 a.m. Driving south on Highway 441, some commuters are cautioned by the flashing traffic lights to slow their speed.

What is it about people? On a bike ride to Micanopy today I made the mistake of stopping briefly at the Paynes Prairie overlook on U.S. 441.

Published: Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 18, 2009 at 10:59 a.m. Driving east on State Road 26 toward Melrose, you see a rainbow of light arcing over the passing cars.

Published: Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 18, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. Tight races in the Tackle Box's Speck-a-thon have competitive crappie fishers angling with fervor down the home stretch.

Published: Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 10:16 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 10:16 a.m. One motorist was critically injured late Saturday after the driver's vehicle overturned multiple times on U.S. 441 on Paynes Prairie in Alachua County late Saturday, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.

Published: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 12:39 a.m. Tiffany Ann Davis is charged with four felony counts, including DUI manslaughter, for allegedly crossing into the path of an oncoming vehicle while intoxicated.

In this week's Story of the Week, Jordan Smith heads out on a ghost hunt just in time for Halloween.

Published: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. Don't call them 'Ghostbusters.' The Hogtown Ghost Trackers aren't interested in trapping or getting rid of evil spirits.

Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 7:09 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 7:09 p.m. An unusually crowded field of seven candidates will vie for two seats on the High Springs City Commission in Tuesday's election.

Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:53 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 1:53 p.m. The quiet, shady streets of Micanopy will transform into a bustling, fun-filled fair this weekend with the town's 35th annual Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:24 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:24 p.m. The watering rules will be in effect for all of unincorporated Alachua County, which recently adopted an irrigation ordinance, and in Hawthorne, Micanopy and most of Gainesville -- cities that lie within the jurisdiction of the St.

Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 1:34 a.m. Without question, this is the busiest weekend in Marion County.

Alligators are never an endangered species in Larry Roberts' booth of Florida souvenirs, memorabilia and collectibles.