Florida boating accidents up 16 percent in 2020
Lack of paying attention and being on the lookout accounted for almost half of boating accidents in Florida in 2020. With the release of the […]
Pipeline cyberattack may drive gas prices higher
The national gas price average jumped six cents to $2.96 this week and with another three-cent increase predicted, gas could be at its highest price in […]
UF Health Shands notifies patients of privacy breach
UF Health Shands announced Friday that it experienced a privacy breach involving more than 1,500 people. According to a Shands press release, officials have notified the […]
Tax package set to bring Florida new tax holidays
A tax relief package that includes back-to-school, disaster preparedness and Freedom Week tax holidays is poised to impact summer buying plans starting May 28. The Florida […]
FWC, UF mark one year of law enforcement partnership
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Forensics Laboratory recently marked the one-year anniversary of its collaboration with the University of Florida Maples Center for […]
My Foodie Recipe: Extra “crunch” taco salad
Cinco de Mayo may have passed now, but it’s still a good time to celebrate with a crunchy taco salad. And it’s important you don’t forget […]
DeSantis signs election changes into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis said a bill he signed on Thursday would help safeguard elections in part by strengthening voter ID requirements for mail-in ballots. He noted […]
Studies: Vaccine works against mutated coronaviruses
For months the world has watched with angst as coronavirus mutations have driven infection spikes in numerous countries around the world. But new research published this […]
FWC launches public fishing pier finder tool
The search for publicly accessible fishing piers, jetties and bridges is a click away thanks to a Florida Fishing Pier Finder launched by the Florida Fish […]
U.S. Treasury issues debt warning
Officials with the Treasury Department on Wednesday said they will employ bookkeeping maneuvers to avoid an unprecedented default on the $28 trillion national debt this summer. […]
Facebook’s “Supreme Court” backs Trump suspension
On Wednesday, Facebook’s semi-independent oversight board said suspending President Donald Trump’s account was justified but the company did it in an irresponsible way. Facebook banned Trump […]
U.S. birth rate hits record low
The number of births across the United States fell by 4 percent last year to 1.64 births per woman—the lowest number on record. The report released Wednesday by […]
County surplus auction set for May 10
Dozens of computer tables, oversized floral chairs, plasma TVs, wood filing cabinets, some barricades, a chain saw and hundreds of pieces of office equipment are going […]
U.S. nears approval of Pfizer shots for teens
As officials hope to reduce coronavirus cases and reopen schools in the fall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize Pfizer’s vaccine for […]
Alachua County plans walk-up vaccine clinics starting Tuesday
A month after Gov. Ron DeSantis opened up COVID-19 vaccine access to any adult in the state, the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has […]
High Springs police nab pharmacy robbery suspect
The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) announced the arrest of the man investigators say is responsible for robbing Caring Pharmacy twice in less than a year. […]
U.S. economy shows more signs of strength
New jobless benefits claims fell last week by 13,000 to just over 550,000—the lowest level since the start of the pandemic. The government said Thursday that […]
Children’s Trust to fund 2,000 summer camp spots
The Children’s Trust of Alachua County board has approved $1.1 million in funding for more than 2,000 additional free or reduced-price seats for Alachua County young […]
Vaccines, ID cards offered at Day of the Immigrant event
The City of Gainesville, Madres Sin Fronteras and a network of local advocacy organizations will host a Day of the Immigrant event Saturday to celebrate diversity […]
ASO searching for Gainesville man
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. According to the ASO, the wife of 48-year-old David Eric […]
New invasive reptile rules take effect
New Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rules designed to protect the state from high-risk, non-native reptiles take effect Thursday (April 29). The rules come […]
My Foodie Recipe: Beer & 5 veggie stir fry
Let me start by saying: Don’t let the name of this dish fool you. It may be called “Beer and 5 veggie stir fry,” but it […]
Biden pitches Congress on spending plans
Due to pandemic safety measures, President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress had 200 attendees instead of a packed chamber of 1,600. […]
Renovated Squirrel Ridge Park now open
The Alachua County Parks and Open Space Department has announced the reopening of Squirrel Ridge Park after a significant renovation project. “We’d like to extend thanks […]