Weekend wrecks result in two fatalities
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating separate fatality accidents that occurred in the area late Sunday. The first resulted in the death of a 44-year-old Jacksonville […]
High Springs businesses raise funds for Our Santa Fe River
Two businesses in High Springs raised $1,000 on Saturday to help support the Our Santa Fe River (OSFR) organization fight a bottling permit recently approved by […]
Veteran caregivers, spouses now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to the spouses and caregivers of all veterans currently receiving care at […]
Gainesville fire destroys structures, cuts power
Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews had to move quickly Thursday to put out a rapidly spreading fire that nearly threatened several homes. GFR responded to the […]
BOCC votes to purchase 4,000-acre preserve
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has voted to purchase roughly 4,000 acres from the Weyerhaeuser Company—an acquisition poised to become the largest in the […]
ASO releases recent checkpoint data
Today Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announced the details from Friday’s sobriety checkpoint. Deputies stopped 744 vehicles at the checkpoint, resulting in the following actions: […]
My Foodie Recipe: 20-minute cheater chili
I’ve got good news: Great-tasting chili does not need to take hours to make. Today’s creation is made in a 6-quart pan, and it takes just […]
U.S. vaccination rollout hits milestones
The United States is recording about 50,000 new cases of COVID-19 per day, but the number of average daily deaths from the disease has dropped below […]
Gator star, Gainesville native Tre Mann goes pro
UF star guard and Gainesville native Tre Mann announced Wednesday that he’s declaring for the NBA Draft following his All-SEC sophomore season. “I’d like to thank […]
Vaccine opens to 50+ residents in Alachua County
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County has opened COVID-19 vaccine appointments to residents age 50 and older, following the latest guidelines from Gov. […]
UF Health team performs state’s first triple-organ transplant
If surgery were gymnastics, a triple-organ transplant would be a feat worthy of the Olympics. It has everything: Complex and intricate procedure? Check. Frequency of pre-existing […]
Update: Authorities reunite boy with his family
Update: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has reunited the boy with his family. According to Sergeant Paul Bloom, the boy had run away from home when Florida Highway Patrol found […]
Library district announces expanded hours
The Alachua County Library District announced it will increase operating hours as part of several changes amid the receding pandemic. “I appreciate the community’s support and […]
Colorado shooting spree leaves 10 dead
A gunman opened fire in the parking lot of a King Soopers supermarket Monday in Boulder, Colo., before moving indoors. Shoppers and store attendants rushed for […]
CDC revamps coronavirus classroom rules
Desks only need to be 3 feet apart if students are in masks, and they don’t need to have plastic shields, but communities where transmission is […]
High Springs Playhouse searching for Gilligan’s Island stars
The High Springs Playhouse (HSP) is holding auditions this week for actors interested in bringing the iconic 1960s TV show “Gilligan’s Island” to the live stage. […]
Driver rear-ends Levy County school bus, flees scene
An unknown driver rear-ended a Levy County school bus Friday morning and then fled the scene, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported Friday afternoon. According to […]
My Foodie Recipe: Mozzarella cheese stick waffle sandwich
Who says you can’t do something creative with frozen food? I’ve got a perfect candidate for a quick lunch or snack—seasoned, breaded frozen mozzarella sticks. This […]
FDA clears UF cancer drug for clinical trials
An anticancer drug developed by researchers from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy has become the first drug of its kind allowed to proceed to […]
IRS pushes back tax filing deadline to May 17
Americans won’t need to finish their income tax paperwork this year until May 17. The IRS is pushing back the 2021 federal filing deadline from its […]
Florida gas prices rising sharply
National gas prices have spiked nearly 40 cents to $2.86 since last month’s winter storm in Texas, according to data collected by AAA. That trend is […]
Columbia County opens 18+ vaccine registration
The Columbia County Health Department is inviting Columbia residents 18 and older to begin signing up now to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis […]
VA drops appointments, age requirements for vaccines
This week the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is holding walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics with no age requirement in Gainesville and Lake City. “Vaccines will […]
My Foodie Recipe: Rolled cheese bacon burgers
Who doesn’t love a great cheeseburger? Well, I think I’ve now mastered the art. Recently I was watching a competitive cooking show on TV, and this […]