Florida nears one-million COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 cases in Florida are expected to reach more than one million later today (Nov. 30th). And while Alachua County cases are not the highest […]
Cold front rolls in, residents say tornado touched down in Springtree neighborhood
Gainesville Resident Donna Sheffield says a tornado came through her Springtree neighborhood early this morning (Nov. 30th) as predicted extreme weather swept through Alachua County. “Took […]
High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction
The City of High Springs became the fourth municipality to take legal action against Alachua County for a County Charter amendment that affects annexed properties. According […]
City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status
The Newberry City Commission announced at the Nov. 23rd meeting that it wants to support Dudley Farm Historic State Park as it nears being named a […]
Meteorologist Jeff Huffman to make cameo appearance in local play
Gainesville Playwright Michael Presley Bobbitt calls it a Thanksgiving miracle. Bobbitt commented on his Facebook page that he made a request for WUFT and Florida […]
Touchless temperature devices greet Alachua County library visitors
The Alachua County Library District is utilizing the latest in touchless temperature taking technology to screen visitors. When you enter each of the libraries throughout the […]
Alachua County could receive COVID-19 vaccine in a matter of weeks
Alachua County hospitals and long-term care facilities may be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December, according to the Alachua County Department of Health. FDOH Administrator Paul Myers […]
Tiny homes neighborhood coming to Newberry?
Newberry commissioners are in favor of exploring a new ordinance that would welcome tiny homes to the neighborhood. By definition, a tiny home is 120 to […]
County’s purchase of Budget Inn a step toward ending homelessness
Alachua County just took a big step in the fight against homelessness. At the Nov. 10th meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the $2.3 […]
Sen. Rick Scott urges people to ‘wear a mask’ after testing positive for COVID-19
Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott has tested positive for COVID-19, according to statements he released on Twitter. “After several negative tests, I learned I was positive […]
Massage therapists, other healthcare professionals must take human trafficking course by end of 2020
Healthcare professionals licensed by more than a dozen Boards must complete a one-hour continuing education course on human trafficking by January 1, 2021. According to the […]
Board gets down to business naming Cornell as Chair, Wheeler as Vice Chair
Alachua County Clerk of Court Jess Irby presided over the Nov. 17th swearing in ceremony for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners by introducing three […]
Hutchinson and Byerly say their farewells to Alachua County
Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman kicked off a celebration of service for outgoing County commissioners Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson and Mike Byerly on Tuesday by thanking them […]
Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight
A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at […]
Disc golf course leaving the lights on for its players
Disc golf enthusiast Gary Blanton says that he has made a lot of friends competing in disc golf tournaments and practicing with teams throughout Alachua County. […]
Dashboards reveal COVID-19 cases rising faster at local and state levels
Florida’s daily report of COVID-19 positive cases for the month of November range from a low of 2,670 daily cases reported on Nov. 1st to 9,928 […]
County Commission to consider $46 million sports complex plan at Celebration Pointe
Alachua County will consider opting in on a public private partnership for a proposed $46 millon mixed-use regional indoor sports events center at Celebration Pointe in […]
UF biological station in Cedar Key battens down the hatches for incoming storm
Researchers and lab assistants at the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station located in Cedar Key spent the day securing the facility as Tropical Storm Eta is […]
Eta warnings remain for coastal areas; Alachua County adds storm to State of Emergency
The West Coast of Florida is experiencing wind gusts of 45 to 60 miles per hour from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers with tornado warnings as […]
Levy County prepares for storm surge as Hurricane Eta turns toward landfall
Hurricane Eta is forecast to hit Florida’s West Coast making landfall between Yankeetown and Cedar Key on Thursday at 1 p.m. According to Assistant Director […]
Alachua County School Superintendent stepping down next summer
After leading Alachua County Public Schools since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, Superintendent Karen Clarke has announced that she plans to step down from […]
Patrol car stolen from Gainesville Regional Airport had gun and semi-automatic rifle onboard
A St. Petersburg man who was arrested on Nov. 5th for the theft of an Alachua County Sheriff deputy’s patrol car with guns inside, remains in jail with no […]
Gilchrist County voters say yes to Sunday alcohol sales referendum
Gilchrist County residents are in favor of allowing alcohol sales on Sundays. Now it’s up to the Board of County Commissioners to decide the fate of […]
Meteorologists: Eta’s path remains uncertain
Meteorologists for the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) say that tropical storm Eta is showing more uncertainty than normal and it won’t be until Wednesday […]