Gainesville toddler dies in traffic accident
A Gainesville 3-year-old rolled a scooter into the street and was fatally struck by a passing truck, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). GPD says […]
ACPS to begin free supper giveaways next week
Alachua County Public Schools’ Food & Nutrition Department has announced the expansion of its after-school meals program to deliver evening meals at 19 area locations. The […]
Teen suspect faces murder charge in fatal bat attack
The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) has announced the arrest of a teenager in connection with a fatal bat attack on Valentine’s Day. A joint investigation […]
My Foodie Recipe: Exquisite eggrolls
Wouldn’t it be great if dinner was rolled up all by itself? Well, I’ve got good news for you! My family’s decades-old eggroll recipe is about […]
Poe to deliver State of the City address tonight
Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will deliver his annual State of the City address Wednesday night. Poe took office in 2016 and is serving his second term […]
Bronson lifts boil water notice
Update: The town of Bronson lifted its boil water notice Thursday afternoon, according to David Peaton, assistant director of Levy County Emergency Management. Our original story: […]
Lake City, Gainesville VA hospitals offer walk-up vaccines this week
The Lake City and Malcom Randall VA hospitals are offering walk-up vaccine clinics this week to qualifying veterans. The Lake City event runs Monday through Friday, […]
Gainesville sends mail-in ballots for March election
This week the City of Gainesville mailed more than 20,000 mail-in ballots for next month’s regular election. The ballots went to Gainesville residents who signed up […]
Local students grab science fair honors
It’s been quite a week for Buchholz High School junior Jeffrey Xue. Only days after the School Board of Alachua County recognized him as one of […]
Clay Electric recognized for cemetery restoration grant
In honor of Black History Month, the Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Restoration Organization (BMECRO) on Thursday presented Clay Electric Cooperative representatives with a plaque to recognize […]
Suwannee County accident kills Lake City teen
Two teens driving pickups collided in south Suwannee County late Wednesday afternoon leaving one of them dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The accident […]
My Foodie Recipe: Ever heard of chaffles?
If you’ve never tried chaffles, you’re missing out. But don’t worry—we’re here to help! Chaffles are like waffles, only there’s no dough and no white flour. […]
VA expands vaccine access to some veterans under 65
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is expanding its vaccine eligibility to include some veteran populations under the age of 65, the system announced Wednesday. […]
High Springs pharmacy robbed again
The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) is searching for an armed robbery suspect after the Caring Pharmacy was robbed for at least the second time in […]
Man suffers serious injuries in back yard bat attack
The High Springs Police Department is looking for information in connection with a back yard assault Sunday night in southeast High Springs. Police say an unknown […]
One dead, five injured in three-car accident
A 49-year-old High Springs woman died and five others suffered minor injuries in a three-car accident in Columbia County Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway […]
VA to hold walk-up vaccine clinic in Lake City
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare has announced a four-day, walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic next week in Lake City. The clinic will run from Feb. 16 to […]
Alachua school district taking oversight committee applicants
Alachua County Public Schools is accepting applications for a vacant at-large seat on the committee that reviews all expenditures from revenues raised through the Half-Cent for […]
DeSantis: Vaccine headed to new Walmart, Publix locations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today announced new COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, which is bringing increased supply to the […]
Libraries honor late educator during Black History Month
The Alachua County Library District and George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida are honoring the memory and work of educator Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn […]
Lincoln Middle School student wins county spelling bee
Lincoln Middle School 6th-grader Neha Gupte has won the 2021 Alachua District Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the name of a legendary Scottish paradise that never […]
GDP makes arrest on child exploitation charges
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has arrested a local man accused of posing as a minor online to solicit illicit photos from children. Today GPD arrested […]
Animal shelter offers Valentine’s adoption deal
If you’re looking for the warm fuzzies this Valentine’s Day, the Alachua County Animal Services (ACAS) is here to help. Starting today, ACAS is hosting a […]
Got bats? Now is the time to check.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding property owners to check your home and other man-made structures for bats. If you find any, […]