GNV, county promote tree, electronics recycling
Alachua County and the City of Gainesville are promoting recycling this holiday season, but there are specific items that can be submitted. According to a city […]
WHO advises against blanket COVID-19 boosters
The World Health Organization’s director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned on Wednesday that vaccine booster programs could prolong the COVID-19 pandemic. Tedros said the programs divert supplies […]
Consumer prices climb at record rates
The U.S. Commerce Department reported on Thursday that consumer prices have risen 5.7 percent over the past year. That’s the fastest pace in 39 years. How […]
UF/IFAS agent discusses herbs, spices
Think of the herbs and spices that make your favorite holiday dish—the basil, thyme or rosemary in savory entrees and sides; the cinnamon, nutmeg or clove […]
Biden extends student loan payment freeze
More than 36 million Americans who have student loans that are held by the federal government will have until May 1 to resume paying them off. […]
Duke powers new EV charging stations in Chiefland
Duke Energy Florida announced on Tuesday the launch of three new fast charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) in Chiefland. The DC Fast Chargers are now […]
U.S. population growth falls to new low
U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic. New figures released Tuesday showed that the United States […]
Gas demand surges while prices slightly dip
Gasoline demand surged last week, buoyed by increased pre-holiday consumer confidence. But fears of the COVID-19 omicron variant’s economic impact may threaten future global oil consumption. […]
Blood donors receive gift card over holiday season
LifeSouth Blood Donation Centers is encouraging locals to give blood during the holiday season as supply shortage remains. From now until Jan. 2, all donors will […]
Data show boosters may protect against omicron
Moderna said Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the omicron variant. Lab tests showed the half-dose booster shot increased […]
LCPD responds to attempted kidnapping, gunfire
Lake City Police Department (LCPD) officers responded to four incidents over the weekend, including an attempted kidnapping that left a female victim hospitalized. According to LCPD […]
FWC approves proposed hunting rule changes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is proposing changes in hunting rules that would begin in July of 2022. From the definition of “game […]
Appeals court reinstates business vaccine mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has the authority to impose COVID-19 vaccine-or-test requirements on U.S. workplaces, a three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit […]
Festive meals planned on a budget
The holidays may look different this year as we adjust to the changes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many will have smaller family gatherings than usual. Others […]
Florida-grown gifts provide good options
While you can’t bottle up and send the Florida sunshine to friends and family this holiday season, shop local Saturday and send some other tasty and […]
UF researcher combines butterflies and beer
A beer a day keeps the declines of butterflies away. University of Florida scientist and Florida Museum of Natural History curator Jaret Daniels is raising money […]
Fishing report: Holiday angling options abound
Here at the start of winter, the biggest fishing news in our part of Florida remains the exceptional ‘speck’ fishing. Speckled perch, that is, in Gainesville’s […]
Bicyclist hit on 13th Street, driver flees
A bicyclist sustained serious injuries after getting hit by a vehicle Wednesday night around 7:06 p.m. near the intersection of NW 13th Street and NW 16th […]
GNV announces road closures for next week
The City of Gainesville announced multiple road closures as it will be working on SW First Avenue, NW 12th Street and NW Fifth Avenue starting next […]
Q&A with Toys for Tots in Marion County
Toys for Tots is a Christmas tradition, but the history of the program is less well known. The following article was transcribed from an interview on […]
Art Walk prepares for final 2021 event
The seasonal Art Walk in downtown High Springs will present its final event of 2021 this Saturday. Featuring more than 20 local artists, the event will […]
Keystone Heights, Bell men die in auto accident
Two men died when the van they were in failed to negotiate a curve and hit a tree in Ocklawaha early Thursday morning. According to a […]
State returns withheld funds to ACPS
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) returned previously withheld money to the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) following a months-long mask policy battle. This week the […]
Judge partially reinstates healthcare vaccine rule
Healthcare workers in roughly half of U.S. states are now shielded from a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate, while those in the other half must get vaccinated by Jan. 4. […]