Clay Electric issues scam warning
Clay Electric Cooperative is again warning its members to beware of scam calls demanding payment for fraudulent bills. In a Wednesday statement Clay Electric said it […]
Rubio, Scott vote for acquittal as Trump survives impeachment vote
Florida Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott both voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on Saturday, delivering a second acquittal to Trump a year […]
Local Pace Center named Golden Grant recipient
The North Florida/Southern Georgia McDonald’s Operators Association has named Gainesville’s Pace Center for Girls one of four recipients of the inaugural Golden Grants. The Pace Center […]
Daycare owner arrested for not reporting child abuse
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a local daycare owner today on charges of evidence destruction and failing to report child abuse, abandonment or neglect. According to […]
Senate votes to proceed with impeachment trial
The U.S. Senate voted 56-44 Tuesday afternoon to proceed with the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. The outcome of the vote on the constitutionality […]
Local counties continue using existing vaccine registration systems
Levy, Dixie, and Gilchrist counties have pushed back their switch to the state vaccine registration system while the state finishes its onboarding process, according to David Peaton […]
10-time felon arrested in Gilchrist County
Authorities have arrested a 10-time convicted felon on drug charges, according to the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday Deputy David Reeves stopped a pickup truck […]
Levy County to conduct first drive-thru vaccination clinic Friday
The Florida Department of Health in Levy County will hold its first drive-thru vaccination event for 500 pre-registered residents Friday in Williston. Levy County has been […]
Advisories: Controlled fires may affect travel in Alachua, Suwannee counties
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has issued a motorist advisory for an area south of Newberry where authorities are conducting “a prescribed 85-acre burn.” The […]
Lake City to host walk-up vaccine clinic for vets Thursday
The Lake City VA Medical Center (VAMC) is hosting a walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic Thursday, Feb. 3, for VA patients age 65 and above. The event […]
Authorities arrest former UF student for aiding ISIS
The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Northern District of Florida has announced it arrested a former Gainesville resident overseas and returned him to the area for […]
Levy County will participate in statewide vaccine registration system
Levy County will participate in the new statewide vaccine registration system beginning Feb. 8, according to Levy County Emergency Management. Levy County made the announcement late […]
Trailblazing jurist Stephan Mickle dies
Tributes have poured in for groundbreaking retired Judge Stephan P. Mickle Sr., who died this week at age 76. Mickle was one of the first seven […]
Farm Share holding four food giveaways on Saturday
Farm Share is holding four food giveaways within driving distance of Gainesville on Saturday, including one in Archer. “We are trying to feed as many families […]
Authorities to hold Friday traffic safety event near UF
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD), the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and the University of Florida Police Department, will hold an event Friday morning to address pedestrian […]
House of Representatives delivers article of impeachment
House impeachment managers delivered an article of impeachment to the U.S. Senate Monday night, triggering the second trial of former President Donald Trump, a first in […]
Got COVID questions? UF Health has answers.
Public confidence in the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines has grown as more information has become available, according to recent public opinion data released by […]
GPD announces initiative to reduce traffic deaths
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has announced plans to step up traffic enforcement to increase safety on roadways near the University of Florida. The Gator STEP […]
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th U.S. president
Former Vice President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States in a somber, yet peaceful ceremony Wednesday at the U.S. […]
Fatal car accident at UF sparks calls for change
The University of Florida community is mourning the loss of a 19-year-old student after a weekend car crash killed her and injured four other pedestrians. The […]
ACSO arrests one of its officers
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) arrested one of its own on Friday. Detectives arrested officer Edwaldo Santos on two counts of aggravated assault, according to […]
Authorities identify Suwannee County hit-and-run victim
Update (1/15/21): Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) announced it has identified the hit-and-run victim and notified the next of kin, but it will not release the name […]
UPDATE: Democrats win both Georgia Senate runoffs
The Associated Press on Wednesday declared challenger Jon Ossoff the winner in his quest to unseat GOP Sen. David Perdue, giving Democrats a sweep in Tuesday’s […]
Police looking for man suspected of 10 robberies
The Gainesville Police Department (GDP) and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) are asking the public to help identify and find a robbery suspect they consider […]