CCSO investigates Fort White armed robbery
A man armed with a handgun robbed the North Florida Pharmacy in Fort White Thursday afternoon, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). CCSO detectives […]
Supreme Court splits decision on vaccine mandates
The nation’s highest court blocked the Biden administration’s order that employees at large businesses must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or test weekly and wear masks. The […]
UF Health expert Q&A on booster shots for kids
As cases of the omicron variant continue to surge, two federal agencies have approved booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-old children. […]
Inflation hits nearly 40-year high
The U.S. Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices rose 7 percent in December from a year earlier. That’s the biggest leap since 1982. The highest […]
Supply chain issues leave grocery shelves sparse
In an average year, U.S. grocery stores might have 5 percent to 10 percent of items out of stock. But according to Consumer Brands Association President […]
Suwannee Water District approves $9.1M in projects
The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) approved $9.1 million in project funding on Tuesday to address wastewater improvements in North Florida. The trio of projects, […]
Vote-by-mail ballot requests due by Saturday
The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the City of Gainesville’s upcoming special runoff election is 5 p.m. Saturday. The Nov. 16 special election to replace former […]
Experts: Omicron cases might have peaked
A model by the University of Washington estimates the wave of COVID-19 infection in the United States brought on by the omicron variant has crested and will […]
Florida truckers help combat human trafficking
The Florida Trucking Association and Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) are putting a spotlight on human trafficking recognition as part of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The […]
LifeSouth helps found nationwide emergency corps
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers teamed up with other nationwide blood suppliers to found a network that meets blood needs during emergency situations like hurricanes, mass shootings […]
BOCC will talk COVID-19, illegal dumping
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will conduct a regular meeting on Tuesday. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. and includes a COVID-19 discussion. […]
East Gainesville shooting injures boy
An East Gainesville shooting left one boy injured on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Sunday along a sidewalk near the 1500 block […]
Williston woman dies in head-on collision
A Williston woman died in a head-on collision that also killed the other driver in Marion County on Saturday evening. According to a Florida Highway Patrol […]
Can antiviral agents prevent dengue virus?
Can the dengue virus be prevented using antiviral agents such as antibiotics or vaccines? Before considering that step, UF scientists are taking a closer look at […]
FWC releases wildlife research project updates
The restoration of game wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey and wood ducks, is one of the most celebrated accomplishments of modern wildlife management. According […]
Lake City pullover leads to foot chase
An attempted vehicle stop turned into a foot chase Friday evening in Lake City. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), troopers attempted to stop a sport […]
U.S. Supreme Court considers vaccine mandates
The nation’s highest court heard more than three hours of oral arguments in person on Friday about the constitutionality of two federal vaccine mandates. Lawyers representing businesses […]
FLHSMV reminds drivers about Move Over law
January is Move Over Month in the Sunshine State and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) are reminding all motorists of Florida’s […]
U.S. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise
Continuing recent trends, U.S. airlines canceled more than 1,300 flights nationwide on Thursday due to workers calling in sick with the coronavirus. The shortages track with […]
FDOH issues new COVID-19 testing guidance
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) updated its COVID-19 testing guidance and recommendations on Thursday. Statewide COVID-positive cases have increased significantly over the past three weeks […]
Washington remembers Jan. 6
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a full schedule to c of the day protesters entered the U.S. Capitol to halt the certification of President Joe Biden’s […]
Tour de Felasco returns Saturday
The 19th annual Tour de Felasco returns this Saturday at the San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park following a one-year hiatus. Hosted by The Friends of […]
Pedestrian hit, killed in crosswalk
A pedestrian was hit and killed crossing NW 8th Avenue in Gainesville on Tuesday. According to a Gainesville Police Department (GPD) report Wednesday afternoon, officers responded […]
Record 4.5 million Americans quit jobs in November
The Labor Department reported that a record number of 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November, while employers posted 10.6 million job openings. Many analysts […]