Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19
The Humane Society of North Central Florida (HSNCF) is monitoring CDC guidelines and complying with all state and local mandates in regards to the outbreak of […]
High Springs declares State of Emergency
The City of High Springs declared a State of Emergency on March 17th and closed City Hall at 6 p.m. It will remain closed until April […]
Florida reaches out to the Feds for COVID-19 assistance
TALLAHASSEE — Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that at the Governor’s direction, FDEM Director Jared Moskowitz is ordering additional supplies and personal […]
City of Alachua closes most recreational services
The City of Alachua continues to monitor and take necessary precautions related to COVID-19. Our preparations are guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Gainesville City Manager issues emergency directive
In response to concerns from the Gainesville business community and in the interests of the health and safety of our neighbors, City Manager Lee Feldman has […]
Santa Fe College continues operations online until at least March 30th
Santa Fe College announced that all SF facilities will be closed as of 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 17th, until at least Monday, March 30th. During […]
Governor shuts down bars and night clubs in Florida
At a press conference this afternoon, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he was shutting down bars, ending classroom instruction at universities for the semester, ordering a […]
State Parks announce cancellation of services and limitations on hours of operation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The safety and welfare of our employees and the public we serve are of top priority to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). […]
What coronavirus symptoms should I look for, and when do I call the doctor? A doctor answers 4 questions
As the nation adjusts to the threat of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, it’s only natural to worry whether a cough or aches and […]
Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire on NW 41st Place
Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue’s NW stations responded to a residential house fire Monday evening shortly before 9pm at the 2900 block of NW 41st Place. “Crews arrived […]
Gainesville Fire Rescue extricates driver from two-car crash on Williston Road
The Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) responded to a collission involving two vehicles Monday afternoon on Williston Road. At 1:18 pm, the Combined Communications Center (CCC) received […]
Veterans announce changes
Visitor Access to State Veterans’ Homes Suspended TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs has announced additional steps to combat the spread of COVID-19 in […]
Sheriff’s Office responds to Alachua County State of Emergency
Following the State of Emergency issued in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida and the United States, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has suspended […]
Alert: Alachua County declares State of Emergency
County Commission Chair Robert Hutchinson has declared a local “State of Emergency” in Alachua County This will give County government a greater ability to react as […]
Governor extends expiring driver’s licenses
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes has issued […]
School Board meeting still on schedule for tomorrow
With additional precautions in place to promote the health of the public and district staff, the March 17th Alachua County School Board meeting of March 17 […]
Fear can spread from person to person faster than the coronavirus – but there are ways to slow it down
As cases of COVID-19 proliferate, there’s a pandemic of fear unfolding alongside the pandemic of the coronavirus. Media announce mass cancellations of public events “over coronavirus […]
Boost Alliance asks the community “How can we help during the coronavirus outbreak?”
We recognize that there is a lot of uncertainty, stress, and questions during this difficult time. We also know that our community is strong, resilient, and […]
SunState FCU closing two offices during coronavirus event
The SunState FCU Lake City VA Medical Center office and Gainesville VA Medical Center office will not open Monday, March 16th, and will remain closed until […]
Gainesville City Commission holding Emergency Commission Meeting today at 3:30 p.m.
City of Gainesville COVID-19 Update for March 16, 2020 Special Commission Meeting today at 3:30 p.m. The Gainesville City Commission has scheduled an emergency […]
Florida Department of Health announces 39 new coronavirus cases on Sunday
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health has announced 39 new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Sunday afternoon. This brings the total to 115 cases […]
Gainesville officials announce Telephone Town Hall to discuss coronavirus
City of Gainesville COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall, event cancellations, impacts to operations March 18th: COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall The City of Gainesville will host a […]
Alachua County Schools closed until March 30th
Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings: Late this afternoon, Florida […]
Election Alert: Early Voting ends Saturday
The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office released a reminder that tomorrow is the final day for early voting in the 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and […]