Big Tech hits back at Florida social media law
Two tech industry trade groups representing Twitter, Facebook, and other companies have filed a lawsuit against a Florida law regulating social media platforms. Republican Gov. Ron […]
My Foodie Recipe: The perfect burger
Summer is upon us, and that means prime grilling season. There are many great grilling options out there to keep you busy all summer long—starting with […]
White House blames Russians for cyberattack on meat producer
JBS, the world’s largest meat processing company, has resumed most production after a weekend ransomware attack. The company has not discussed whether it paid a ransom […]
Manhunt continues in Gilchrist County
Multiple law enforcement agencies are engaged in a manhunt in Gilchrist County after an unidentified person fled authorities who were seeking two other wanted men. According […]
Human remains discovered in Alachua County
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is investigating a case of human remains found in northwest Alachua County on Wednesday. “It is with heavy heart that […]
Biden plans to expand legal immigration
The White House has drawn up a blueprint to make it easier for people to enter the United States. President Joe Biden will push for shorter, […]
Alachua County Animal Services offers free adoption
Thinking about getting a pet for summer? Alachua County Animal Services (ACAS) is here to help. On Wednesday ACAS announced it is waiving pet adoption fees […]
Farm Share food giveaway coming to High Springs
Halcyon Dive Systems is hosting a Farm Share food giveaway event Friday in High Springs. The drive-thru event begins at noon and will last until 2 […]
Tulsa marks centennial of race massacre
On Tuesday, mourners will walk the same path along which the African American residents of Tulsa, Okla., fled an attack by an armed mob 100 years […]
State parks launch new reservation system
Florida State Parks has rolled out a new reservation system just in time for Memorial Day. “We love being the beloved destination for so many guests, […]
Jobless claims keep tumbling
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, another pandemic low and a 9 percent fall from the week before. The unemployment […]
Scientists help watermelon growers nip disease in the bud
As people around the nation enjoy slices of cool watermelon this Memorial Day weekend, they can thank a dedicated network of Florida growers and UF scientists […]
My Foodie Recipe: Grilled peach cake
Memorial Day weekend is upon us! Along with the unofficial start to summer—although it seems to me we could just go ahead and make it official. […]
Questions about COVID-19 origins grow
Since early 2020, major news outlets and prominent scientists have dismissed the suggestion that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 originated in a laboratory, insisting it arose […]
GPD asks public for help finding murder suspect
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) searching for a suspect in the shooting death of a Gainesville man last weekend. A little after noon last Saturday, someone […]
Biden to meet with Putin in first trip abroad
President Joe Biden plans to make his first international trip as president in June. On the docket: Meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva. The […]
AI helps UF researchers illuminate medical mystery
Why do many adults experience both high blood pressure and depression? UF Health researchers sought to answer that elusive medical mystery by taking a long, in-depth […]
Moderna says COVID-19 shot works for teens
Adolescents could have a second coronavirus vaccine option in the near future. Moderna said Tuesday its shots appeared 93 percent effective at protecting kids as young […]
WIC benefits to increase temporarily
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has announced WIC benefits will temporarily expand starting on June 1. The American Rescue Plan Act funded the […]
FDOT lowers West University speed limit
Following an engineering analysis and speed study, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has lowered the speed limit from 30 to 25 miles per hour on […]
New weather stations serve up real-time info
Alachua County Emergency Management (ACEM) has installed three new WeatherSTEM stations funded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The newest stations are located in Archer, […]
Holiday travelers will pay highest gas prices since 2014
The most expensive Memorial Day gas prices since 2014 will greet motorists hitting the road this week to celebrate the unofficial kick-off to summer. The national […]
BOCC to address natural resources protection code
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will address on Tuesday a natural resources code that will protect significant habitat, listed species habitat, strategic ecosystems and […]
Recreational swimming reopens at Gainesville pools
The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs has scheduled the next phase of reopening the city’s pools beginning this week as temperatures […]