President Trump says Jacksonville portion of GOP convention canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
The Center Square – President Donald Trump said Thursday that the GOP convention scheduled for Jacksonville next month will not occur because of a spike in […]
Breaking News overnight: Newberry man dies in vehicle crash
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle crash last night at approximately 11:45 pm near the intersection of SW 282nd Street and SW 30th Avenue just […]
Alachua County Health Department creates COVID-19 Science and Medical Advisory Committee
The Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) has formalized a committee of local science and medical experts that have augmented State of Florida Department of Health guidance […]
Telemedicine’s big moment
Andrew Boyett is still paying for a fleeting mistake he made while studying abroad in France 15 years ago. Driven by all the hubris a 20-year-old […]
Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 fatalities with 173
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,249 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 389,868 cases as of the […]
Alachua County Environmental Protection sponsors webinar for HOA’s to learn techniques to save water
Alachua County Environmental Protection, the UF/IFAS Alachua County Extension Office, and the St Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) are offering a free educational webinar for Community […]
Coronavirus numbers confusing you? Here’s how to make sense of them
Turn on the TV news, or look at a news website, and you’ll see charts, graphics, and dashboards that supposedly indicate the latest with COVID-19 – […]
U.S. orders China to close Houston consulate in 72 hours
In an escalation of U.S.-China tensions, State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said the move was to “protect American intellectual property and Americans’ private information.” Beijing on […]
Levy County Sheriff’s Office arrests three Ocala men in 2019 homicide
On August 11th, 2019, the Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about the remains of a man found in a remote section of a […]
Free COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen’s Field in East Gainesville this weekend
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25 Where: Citizens Field (1000 NE Waldo Road) Who: All ages are invited. Children of all ages may be tested, when accompanied […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations and fatalities continue to increase in Florida
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,785 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 379,619 cases as of the […]
Breaking News: Multi-vehicle crash on University Avenue leaves five injured; one critical
Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to multiple calls regarding a multiple vehicle crash at the 2700 block of West University Avenue at approximately 4:10 pm today. And […]
Florida’s largest teachers’ union sues to stop school reopening mandate
The Center Square – Florida’s largest teachers union filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Florida Department of Education’s mandate that all schools reopen next month and […]
Questions loom over French cathedral fires
FRANCE: Police say arson likely caused the fire at the 15th-century cathedral in Nantes on Saturday that engulfed the Gothic structure’s interior. The fire comes just over […]
Alachua County Public Schools free meal program to be extended through August 6th
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will continue to provide free meals to local children through August 6. The free meals were scheduled to end on Thursday, […]
Winn-Dixie reverses course; will require face coverings at its stores
After saying it didn’t want to get involved in the issue on Sunday, Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie, changed its mind and joined several […]
Florida gas prices drop; cheapest July in 16 years and could slip lower this week
Florida gas prices slipped lower last week. The state average has declined a total of 3 cents in the past 11 days. “Fuel market watchers remain concerned about […]
Williston graduate serves aboard US Navy ship USS Comstock in the Pacific Ocean
Lauren Hope Taylor, a resident of Williston and member of the US Navy, is serving aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) currently […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest two suspects in home invasion
The Gainesville Police Department responded to reports of subjects fighting in the roadway at the 600 Block of NW 4th Avenue last night at approximately 9:40 […]
Mortgage rates at half-century low
The average for a 30-year fixed-rate home mortgage fell to 2.9 percent this week, according to Freddie Mac on Thursday. That’s the first time in 50 […]
Florida reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 positive cases for the sixth straight day
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,347 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 360,934 cases as of the […]
Columbia and Hamilton Counties offering free COVID-19 drive-thru testing this week
Columbia and Hamilton County will be conducting no-cost drive-thru testing for COVID-19 on certain dates in July. Testing is available for anyone that wants to get […]
Nature Park projects moving forward in Gainesville
Wild Spaces & Public Places and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are pleased to provide an update on improvements made to the City of Gainesville’s nature […]
What’s it like to be a zookeeper?
Zookeepers are chefs, caretakers, builders, scientists, researchers, conservationists, engineers and architects. The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is celebrating National Zookeeper Week by showcasing our incredible […]