CDC loosens mask guidelines
Americans who have received a COVID-19 vaccine don’t need to wear face coverings outside unless they are in large crowds, according to new government guidelines. The […]
One dead, three injured in Levy County crash
Update: According to FHP spokesman Patrick Riordan, emergency responders transported all three injured persons to UF Health Shands for treatment. The 22-year-old truck driver was airlifted […]
UF Health, FDOH team up on vaccine town hall
UF Health and the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County are joining forces for a virtual COVID-19 vaccine town hall on Thursday. The announcement comes […]
U.S. Census: Florida to add congressional seat
Florida is one of six states that will receive at least one new congressional seat based on preliminary U.S. Census data released Monday. The data show […]
U.S. again allows Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
After a brief pause, American health authorities have again permitted distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. U.S. health agencies said […]
Three vaccine pop-up sites set for Levy County
Levy County Emergency Management has announced three vaccine pop-up sites are scheduled this week in Bronson, Chiefland and Cedar Key. The three walk-up clinics come on […]
ACPS makes masks optional for 2021-22 school year
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is immediately relaxing its pandemic protocols and will make masks optional in the 2021-22 school year, according to guidance the district […]
GPD seeks help locating sex offender
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has put out a request for public assistance locating a Gainesville man it says committed sexual battery. Ramon Demosthenes Adams, 42, […]
Walk-up vaccine clinics set for Gainesville, High Springs
The Alachua County health department has scheduled three walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Friday in Gainesville and High Springs. Each location is offering the Pfizer […]
My Foodie Recipe: Soggy-free meatball sandwich
Today’s recipe is a masterpiece sandwich with an air fryer twist. I actually got the idea after ordering a meatball sub at Subway. Why not bake […]
Rock N’ Roll Sushi signs go up at Tioga
Signage is officially up at Rock N’ Roll Sushi in Newberry. Their new 1,950 square-foot space is located at Tioga Town Center and is “boasting concepts […]
Police across country respond to riots, protests
In Brooklyn Center, Minn., officers used nonlethal weapons to disperse a crowd of hundreds, some of whom opened a section of fencing around the police station […]
Greater Gainesville unveils development initiative
The Greater Gainesville Chamber this week launched Inclusive Gainesville, a new initiative aimed at equitable economic development and inclusion. “As board chair for the Greater Gainesville […]
My Foodie Recipe: 3 Cheese chicken bake
Sometimes my inspiration comes from cooking shows, and this is one of those times. This isn’t an exact copy, but it’s close. On the show they […]
Report: Capitol Police unprepared for Jan. 6 riot
Today U.S. Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton will testify before Congress about what went wrong with security when rioters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. […]
Stadium vaccine effort serves 17K in first week
A joint effort at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium yielded 17,250 vaccinations in its first week, as officials aim to ramp up to 20,000 weekly doses through […]
High Springs food giveaway serves over 800
Last Saturday the City of High Springs coordinated with hunger relief organization Farm Share to give away food at the local civic center. A total of […]
Amid protests, prosecution rests in Chauvin trial
After two nights of protests over another police shooting in Minneapolis, attorneys on Tuesday began building the case in defense of former officer Derek Chauvin. They called […]
Feds recommend pausing Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said they were investigating potentially dangerous blood clots in six […]
Update: 911 service for Levy County Verizon customers reinstated
Update: On April 11 at about 7:55 p.m. the Verizon 911 call failure issue has been repaired. Our previous story: The Levy County Sheriff’s Office […]
Squall line in the Gulf heads deep into Florida this weekend
The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) have issued a statewide flash flood threat in the Panhandle and in […]
GPD apprehends repeat Walgreens robbery suspect
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is crediting alert Walgreens staff and customers for helping apprehend a robbery suspect. GPD officers responded to a reported robbery at […]
School district job fair set for GHS on Saturday
Principals from every Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will be on hand at Gainesville High School to conduct interviews and deliver information about certification and benefits […]
ABC to air true crime feature on Gainesville Ripper
More than three decades after a serial killer paralyzed Gainesville, ABC’s “20/20” program is airing a true crime special feature on the infamous Gainesville Ripper. The […]