Alachua County projects $10 million in hotel revenue for April
Apr 28, 2021
Springs visitors, construction workers and graduation weekends are contributors to Alachua County’s average hotel room bookings of more than 4,000 rooms on Friday and Saturday nights. […]
Newberry requests rural highway improvement program
Apr 28, 2021
Sixty years after his grandfather received a certificate of appreciation for donating land for the construction of CR 337 in Newberry, Mayor Jordan Marlowe and the […]
Vaccine access goes on-demand in Alachua County
Apr 27, 2021
For months local residents have battled busy signals, missed call-backs and competing registration systems while trying to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. Now, for residents of […]
UF grad named Cuscowilla manager
Apr 27, 2021
While one maintenance crew is working away at refurbishing the basketball and tennis courts and another is revamping the 110,000 gallon swimming pool, newly appointed Cuscowilla […]
BOCC to address sports center, scenic highway
Apr 27, 2021
As the Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) sets up authorization for future meetings with adjacent counties, it will tackle a full agenda at the April […]
Mazon takes new seat, Marlowe and Marden swear in again
Apr 26, 2021
The City of Newberry conducted a swearing-in ceremony on Monday with new Commissioner Tony Mazon taking his seat for the first time. Mayor Jordan Marlowe […]
CrabFest organizer holds small protest after event canceled
Apr 26, 2021
About 50 people gathered for a protest in Williston on Saturday after back-and-forth between the CrabFest organizer and local authorities. “I am protesting in the City […]
Newberry to fund report for multi-city wastewater plant
Apr 26, 2021
The City of Newberry will fund a $50,000 report on behalf of multiple cities in an effort to move forward the exploration of a regional wastewater […]
Countdown to Friday movie night begins
Apr 22, 2021
Regal Cinemas team leader John Caroline steadied his ladder as he placed the final foot-tall letters on the marquee at Regal Butler Town Center theaters on […]
Levy County’s injunction against CrabFest organizer granted
Apr 21, 2021
Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge Craig DeThomasis granted an injunction to Levy County on Wednesday ordering that the annual CrabFest organizer cease from planning and holding the […]
New, improved Poe Springs might cost visitors more
Apr 21, 2021
When Poe Springs reopens on Memorial Day, visitors might be paying a little extra to get in. At the Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) budget […]
10-year-old unknowingly brings loaded gun to school
Apr 21, 2021
Update: The weapon the student brought to school was a loaded semi-automatic handgun, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office report on the incident, which Mainstreet […]
Alachua jail COVID positivity rate mirrors county
Apr 20, 2021
The Alachua County Jail reported Tuesday that it has 23 cases of COVID-19, which translates to the same 3.1 percent average positivity rate Alachua County is […]
BOCC takes budget deep dive in animal services
Apr 20, 2021
The director of Alachua County Animal Services and the manager of Alachua County parks and open space will present budget needs to the Alachua Board of […]
Levy County deputy injured in head-on collision
Apr 19, 2021
A Levy County Sheriff’s Office Deputy conducting traffic enforcement was struck by a car head-on Saturday night. The deputy was at the intersection of NE 99 […]
Community gathers to pay tribute to ambushed officers
Apr 19, 2021
More than 50 law enforcement officers, rescue personnel, friends and family members gathered at the Ace China restaurant in Trenton on Monday to commemorate two fallen […]
Clogging classes in full swing at Archer’s Mustang grill
Apr 19, 2021
“And a five, six, Charleston go.” “Add a rockin’ chair, a kangaroo and rock step.” On Wednesday evenings in a side room off the main restaurant […]
Stuntman backflips motorcycle over Branford bar (video)
Apr 19, 2021
“Holy sketchiness! It’s going downhill,” motorcycle stuntman Trevor Cartmill said while standing on the rooftop of Sturge’s lounge at Ellie Ray’s RV Resort in Branford on […]
High schools to roll out COVID-19 vaccines this week
Apr 19, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is arriving at local high schools this week as county health officials report that the virus is spreading more in younger age groups. […]
Stunt driver to jump over Branford bar on Saturday
Apr 16, 2021
A modern day Evel Kneivel stunt man will attempt to jump his Kawasaki KX 450 over the bar and grill at Ellie Ray’s RV Resort in […]
Will face masks be mandatory next school year?
Apr 16, 2021
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran sent a letter to school district superintendents on Wednesday asking that school districts make face masks optional for the 2021-22 school […]
FDOT to evaluate safety of Alachua school zone
Apr 14, 2021
A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) spokesperson said Wednesday that the agency will evaluate whether any safety improvements should be made along State Road 235 at […]
GHS, Buchholz to host first high school vaccine events
Apr 14, 2021
Alachua County residents age 16 and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment starting Friday and at school starting April 19. Paul Myers, administrator […]
Gainesville, BOCC, school board to discuss equity
Apr 14, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County, the City of Gainesville and the Alachua Board of County Commissioners will join forces today to discuss equity in the […]