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The 1946 Invasion of Privacy Trial of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings vs. Zelma Cason has captivated lawyers and literary experts alike. On June 18th thru June 20th, 2015 the public got a flavor of the famous trial when the award-winning play by Larry Parr, “Invasion of Privacy,” took to the stage of the Fine Arts Hall at … Continue reading Marjorie K. Rawlings: Invasion of Privacy Trial continues to fascinate
Editor’s note: It’s been just a little more than a year since the Memphis-bred songwriter Jesse Winchester died from cancer. Since that time a variety of artists have released a tribute album to the beloved songwriter called “Quiet About It: Tribute to Jesse Winchester.” The album includes such artists as Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Vince … Continue reading Remembering Singer Songwriter Jesse Winchester
The first place award for the Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest goes to poet Hank Mattson from Lake Placid, FL and musician Dana Robinson from Cabot, VT for the song, “When This Old Hat Was New.” Mattson says the poem depicts the dogged determination of Jacob Summerlin, a famous Florida Cracker of the 1800’s, to … Continue reading The Winner and Finishers of the 2015 Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest Named
Temperatures in Florida’s Panhandle and North Central Florida reached into the lower 30s on several days during the past few weeks. During these cold snaps hundreds of manatees head to the warm spring waters of the state. It’s not unusual to see more than 300 manatees in Kings Bay in Crystal River, Florida. In recent … Continue reading Manatees and Tourists: Citrus County’s Balancing Act
On August 24th, 1992 the catastrophic storm Hurricane Andrew struck Homestead and South Florida with winds of 150 miles an hour with gusts up to 175 miles an hour. Andrew is listed as the 4th worst hurricane to hit the United States with a damage total of more than 25-billion dollars. Nearly four dozen people … Continue reading Looking Back at Hurricane Andrew
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2014 Melrose, FL – Florida Defenders of the Environment has named Karen Ahlers Executive Director of the non-profit research organization. FDE board president Steve Robitaille has been interim executive director since October 2013. Robitaille noted Ahlers is a life long champion of Ocklawaha River restoration since witnessing as a child … Continue reading Karen Ahlers named Executive Director of Florida Defenders of the Environment
There’s nothing sweeter than attending a special “Mother’s Day Program” at your child’s elementary school. In 2001 I attended such an event in Ms. Stephanie Warmouth’s 2nd grade class at P.K. Yonge Elementary School in Gainesville. With the help of reporter Alexa (Woell) Elliott we put together this musical montage of the program highlights … Continue reading Kids and moms on “Mother’s Day”
Business has picked up in the Cross Creek area in the past few weeks thanks to heavy rainfall during the first three months of this year. Lake levels are up in Orange and Lochloosa Lakes in Alachua County resulting in more boat traffic in recent weeks. People are fishing and airboating once again. … Continue reading Water levels improving on Alachua County lakes
Frog Blog Update: Listen to the latest frog sounds from a swamp after the heavy rain on St. Patrick’s Day: “My frog blog”… So I start this blog paragraph by saying first, that it’s not easy for me to step out of my comfort zone to talk about myself. For four decades as a journalist … Continue reading Feeling ‘One With Nature’ In Cross Creek Update
Swamp blues guitarist Walter Parks to perform with Florida’s Sam Pacetti on Sunday at the historic Thomas Center Veteran blues guitarist Walter Parks who built an international career as the lead guitarist for Woodstock legend Richie Havens will bring his unique style to the historic Thomas Center in Gainesville Sunday night, March 2nd in Gainesville. Parks … Continue reading Guitarists Walter Parks and Sam Pacetti to perform Sunday in Gainesville