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MKR friend Carol Fiddia Laxton tours historic home in Cross Creek
Honoring the Matriarch of Florida Folk, Margaret Longhill
Will McLean Collection Acquired by the University of Florida
2018 Will McLean Music Festival (March 9 – 11th) evening lineup announced
Apalachicola Doin’ Time documentary full written script with photos
A conversation with Margaret Longhill about Will McLean
2018 Winner and Finishers of the Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest Named
Archives of the Winners of the Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest Since 1992
As Hurricane Harvey barrels down on TX, FL remembers past history
Happy Birthday Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Gator nation mourns loss of former Gator QB John Reaves
Florida Cabinet approves purchase of Blue Springs Park
Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Case Begins in Philadelphia
Celebrating the Life of John Henry Hankinson, Jr.
Winner and finisher of the 2017 Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest Named
Water Managers approve additional million gallons plus of groundwater pumping for Sleepy Creek
The Cades’ Christmas Display Near Orange Springs, A Gift to the Community
Jessie and Lee Townsend Tribute CD now available
Florida cleans up after Hurricane Matthew and experts say remember past history
Archival television program features many of Florida’s greatest folk music songwriters
Archival videos of the Father of Florida Folk Will McLean
Disney adds new alligator warning signs and barriers following death of two year old
Remembering the Hippodrome’s Rusty Salling
Jessie and Lee Townsend’s Florida Folk Festival 2016 Highlights
Will McLean Festival to Feature Some of the Best Songwriters In Florida
Reflecting on Rocky: My Time As A Movie Extra
Will McLean Music Festival To Honor Margaret Longhill
2016 Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest Winner and Finishers Named
Archive of the Winners of the Will McLean Song Contest Since 1992
New warning signage finally appears on highways crossing Payne’s Prairie
Another body identified from the shuttered Dozier School for Boys
St. John’s River Water Management Board approves Sleepy Creek permit
Florida adds Blue Springs property as official state park
Marjorie K. Rawlings: Invasion of Privacy Trial continues to fascinate
Winners of the 2015 Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest Named
Bill Cosby critical of the lack of black role models on TV in an ironic archival 1979 Interview
Up Close And Peronal With The Gatorbone Band
The Legendary Guitarist Doc Watson
Archive of Sleepy Creek Lands (formerly Adena Springs Ranch) stories
A true “Mother’s Day” story about courtship in Cross Creek
Looking Back at Hurricane Andrew
Remembering Apalachicola Centenarian Homer Marks
Feeling ‘One With Nature’ In Cross Creek
Kids and moms on “Mother’s Day”
Singer Songwriter Jesse Winchester Dies
Water levels improving on Alachua County lakes
Guitarists Walter Parks and Sam Pacetti to perform Sunday in Gainesville
Remembering Lt. Curtis W. O’Quinn
Florida’s Harry T. Moore: His Legacy and Fight For Equality
New Developments In 25 Year old Case of Missing Tiffany Sessions
My Friendship With “The Black Hat Troubadour” Will McLean
Remembering Berney Lee Bass From Cross Creek
Pete Seeger’s ties to Will McLean, the “Father of Florida Folk”
Manatees and Tourists: Citrus County’s Balancing Act
Brad Whitehead Is Sworn In As Union County Sheriff
Cabbage Growers Race To Beat the Expected Hard Freeze
Migrating Sandhill Cranes Inspire Artistry
Historic Cross Creek Continues Annual Christmas Parade Tradition in 2013
Christmas Special With Gainesville Flutist George Tortorelli and Harpist Lisa Lynne
Audio Archive Feature: Danny Wuerffel Heisman Profile on NPR’s Morning Edition
Bill Goss: The Luckiest Unlucky Man
Tim Tebow Foundation Reaches Out To Typhoon Victims In The Philippines
Remembering The Return of the 351st Military Police Company In Ocala
MacArthur Fellow, Mandolin Virtuoso and Composer Chris Thile To Perform In Gainesville
“Song Weaver” Amy Carol Webb to perform at Sunday Sampler in Dunnellon
Peter Rowan to perform at Gainesville’s Historic Thomas Center
JFK Assassination among White House Memories of Former Marine Band Members
Former Gov. Bob Graham Weighs In On Gov’t Shutdown, Adena Springs Ranch and Syria
WCBS-TV Reporter and UF Alumnus of Distinction Reflects On Covering 9/11 Attacks
Former UF QB Danny Wuerffel honored at UF-TN game (09/23/2013)
Cross Creek area businesses hurting from low water levels Pt. 2 Video added (09/19/2013)
Keystone Heights lake community frustrated over low water levels Pt. 1 Video added (09/19/2013)
Excavation Of bodies Begins At Former Dozier School For Boys (09/03/2013)
Lake Butler Community Celebrates The Life Of Marvin Pritchett (08/30/2013)
Lake Butler Trying to Pull Together ‘Real Tight’ In Wake Of Third Shooting Victim Death (08/27/2013)
‘Pillar To This Community’ Gone From Union County After Pritchett Trucking Shootings (08/26/2013)
U.S. Senators Nelson and Rubio Hold Senate Field Hearing in Apalachicola (08/13/2013)
After Holder’s Speech, “Stand Your Ground” Laws Are Again in the Spotlight (07/17/2013)
FedEx Truck Driver Dies From Injuries After Collision With CSX Train (07/11/2013)
Bob Graham Concerned About NSA Intelligence Leak (06/24/2013)
UF Report: Collapse of Oyster Industry Due To Drought, Salinity (04/26/2013)
Mary Hausch recaps career after 40 years at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatare (05/17/2013)
Earth Day event celebrates four Gainesville writers (04/19/2013)
Gainesville resident considers Boston second home, reacts to marathon explosions (04/13/2013)
Interview with Dan Katz, WSHU morning producer, on the Newtown shooting 12/13/2013)
‘Who Bombed Judi Bari?’ playing one night only at Gainesville’s Hippodrome (11/13/2012)
Santa Fe College President issues new challenges to faculty (08/22/2012)
Miniature horses compete this weekend at the Ocala Equestrian Cener 07/27/2012)
UF veterinary researchers discover deadly new snake virus (07/19/2012)
County experiences first sign of Eastern Equine Encephalitis of the summer (07/18/2012)
Civic Media Center celebrates Woody Guthrie’s 100th birthday for a cause (07/13/2012)
Shooting rampage in Colorado movie theatre leaves 12 dead and 59 injured (07/12/2012)
“Ditch of Dreams” still controversial a century later (07/11/2012)
Suwannee County health officials concerned about tainted wells from flood water (07/10/2012)
Debby didn’t dump enough rain to end Florida’s drought (06/30/2012)
Adena protest flotilla planned to bring attention to health of Silver River (06/30/2012)
Bicycling across America to help others with spinal cord injuries (06/28/2012)
Tropical Storm Debby Stories (June, 2012)
“Speak Up For Florida’s Waters” to bring attention to plight of Florida springs and waterways (06/22/2012)
Salinity in Cedar Key: bad for drinking water, good for clams (06/21/2012)
Former U.S. Senator Bob Graham to speak at springs and waterways protection summit in Ocala (06/18/2012)
President Obama proposes major immigration changes (06/15/2012)
Documentary on Sunshine Skyway Bridge jumpers wins national Murrow Award (06/13/2012)
Tips to avoid alligator attacks (06/12/2012)
Beryl cuts the music a little short at the Florida Folk Festival (05/29/2012)
The state official folk festival celebrates 60 years this weekend
Beware of “jumping sturgeon” in the Suwannee River this Memorial weekend (05/25/2012)
Frank Stronach facility dedication also draws protesters over Adena Ranch water permit requests (05/15/2012)
In the wake of I-75 tragedy motorists will soon see improved signage (04/26/2012)
Local environment can benefit from eco-tourism (04/10/2012)
Chicago Cease-Fire Member Wants To Interrupt Violence In Gainesville (04/02/2012)
Community to discuss need for conflict resolution ideas in light of Ohio school shooting and other recent teen violence (02/29/2012)
U.S. Forest Service may be sued over Kirkpatrick Dam (02/22/2012)
Clay County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of detective (02/16/2012)
Lawmaker, utility talk about nuclear plant (02/15/2012)
State senator doubts proposed Levy County nuclear power plants will ever be built (02/15/2012)
Prison privatization measure killed on Senate floor (02/14/2012)Highway Patrol reacts to pressure on the agency since I-75 crashes (02/01/2012)
Supporters and opponents of proposed Levy County nuclear plants turn out for public hearing (01/16/2012)
Manatee experience in Crystal River a double-edged sword (01/05/2012)
Freezing temps cause manatees flock to warm waters of Kings Bay (01/03/2012)
River CD aims to educate public about history and plight of Florida waterway (12/23/2011)
Burnt Island Wildfire continues to spread causing smoky conditions in Southeast Alachua County (12/22/2011)
Ocala horses, history and heroes event encourages Marion County residents to visit downtown (12/21/2011)
Award-winning Florida author pushes for a blue revolution (09/27/2011)
Read to Lead literacy events to feature Gainesville authors of childrens’ books (09/09/2011)
Three cities one world concert and art auction to benefit sister cities program (08/31/2011)
Florida Baptist Convention sends thousands of relief workers to help victims of Hurricane Irene (08/30/2011)
Lake Mary baby turned over to Safe Haven program (08/10/2011)
Fish and wildlife officials expand hours for alligator hunt (08/09/2011)
‘Grow Gainesville’ plans free forum on urban agriculture (07/19/2011)
‘Rock Your Park’ concert Saturday night in Brooksville aims to increase business downtown (07/15/2011)
Airboat community plans benefit to assist Lochloosa family after tragic racing accident (07/08/2011)
Hernando County Sheriff’s Department mourns the loss of one of their own (07/06/2011)
Former U.S. senator uses work experience to write a spy thriller (06/24/2011)
Policy makers weigh in on the President’s plans for troop withdrawals from Afghanistan (06/23/2011)
Former Senator Bob Graham addresses latest blame in BP oil disaster and other state issues (06/23/2011)
Student tuition hike and faculty/staff raises proposed for Santa Fe College (06/21/2011)
Cancer report angers residents of Stephen Foster neighborhood near the Cabot Koppers Superfund site (06/07/2011)
Veterans display tombstones to remember fallen soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan (05/27/2011)
The Impostors perform in tonight’s ‘Free Fridays’ concert series (05/20/2011)
Gainesville photographer brings back photo essay of Haiti’s orphans (05/13/2011)
Windsor Zucchini Festival set for Saturday (05/13/2011)
U.S. Senator Nelson says public should eventually see pictures of slain Osama bin Laden (05/12/2011)
Hippodrome improvisational theatre students hold relief drive for tornado victims (05/05/2011)
UF awarded $5.4 million for biomass research and development (05/05/2011)
Bob Graham gives his outlook on U.S. national security and the future of al-Qaida with the death of Osama bin Laden (05/03/2011)
Crowds begin to gather outside the White House (05/01/2011)
President Obama addresses the nation about the operation which killed Osama bin Laden (05/01/2011)
Osama bin Laden killed in Pakistan (05/01/2011)
‘Passport to Cowboy Florida’ Saturday event will raise funds for programs at the Florida Museum of Natural History (03/18/2011)
Delay at Crystal River nuclear plant worries area environmental organizations (03/17/2011)
UF earthquake researcher describes Japan’s quake as one of the strongest in recorded history (03/11/2011)
12 UF students studying abroad in Japan are okay (03/11/2011)
Federal $’s to help FL growers after freezing weather (01/27/2011)
New Florida Springs Institute will serve as an umbrella organization to collect data and raise awareness of Florida’s springs (01/24/2011)
‘The Blue Path’ combines art and science to bring awareness about springs protection (01/24/2011)
Vegetable growers scramble during this week’s freezing weather (01/14/2011)
Cold December adds to 2010 manatee death toll (01/05/2011)
Burnt Island Wildfire continues to spread causing smoky conditions in Southeast Alachua County (12/22/2010)
Massive wildfire near Island Grove, Lochloosa and Cross Creek continues to grow from windy, dry conditions (12/22/2010)
DEP springs initiative administrator shares her thoughts on Wes Skiles legacy (11/18/2010)
Cowboy art with a conservation message (11/12/2010)
Conservation Trust For Florida honors the late UF biologist Larry Harris (11/12/2010)
Cross Florida Greenway is the #1 hotspot for mountain bikers and trail seekers in the state (10/22/2010)
Marion County third-graders receive free dictionaries (10/07/2010)
Unique costumes from the Hippodrome State Theatre are up for sale this weekend (10/01/2010)
A one-on-one chat with University of Florida President Bernie Machen (08/18/2010)
Coral reefs remain at risk from BP oil spill and global warming (08/16/2010)
Shark researchers concerned about effects of BP oil spill on the total food chain in the Gulf (07/22/2010)
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Prompts Quick Response In Light Of BP Oil Spill (06/14/2010)
Florida CFO Alex Sink Weighs In On Oil Spill, Negative Publicity and Tourism Dilemma (05/27/2010)
It’s ‘Spring Cleaning’ Time At Alachua County Animal Services (05/14/2010)
Wild Iris Books Offers Its Store As Dropoff Point For Oil Cleanup Supplies (05/12/2010)
UF Officials Hope New Biomedical Sciences Building Will Lead To Unique Research Collaborations (05/11/2010)
UF Geophysics Professor Plans Scientific Trip To Chile’s Earthquake Zone (03/10/2010)
Oak Hall Senior Takes His Biodiesel Project Concept Before A Senate Committee In Tallahassee (03/08/2010)
Senate Public Hearing and River Rally Coincide To Bring Attention To North Central Florida Springs, Rivers And Water Resources (02/11/2010)
Gainesville Family Concerned About CCA Treated Wood 11/18/2003)
Mother’s Day Memories (May 11th, 2001)
Years After the Gainesville Student Murders The Community Still Remembers (August, 2000)
Uncovering Florida’s Past In The Aucilla River (04/18/2000)
Airboating In the Florida Everglades (02/1998)
Remembering Marjorie Carr (10/17/1997)
Cedar Key Fishermen Turn to Clam Farming After Net Ban (06/01/1997)
Homestead Air Force Base Debate (08/21/1998)
Discipline in Gainesville Daycare Raises Concern (08/04/1998)
Cross Creek Summer (08/01/1997)
Local Musicians Reflect On Marine Band Memories (01/23/1997)
Miccosukee Photographer Phyllis Sheffield (12/1996)
Jet At High Springs Middle School Sparks Debate (12/10/1996)
Catfishing, a Dying Culture in Florida (Fall, 1996)
Jacksonmania In Jacksonville (from my archives)
