Required face mask signage for businesses begins today
Jul 1, 2020
Beginning July 1st, 2020, all businesses, services, and activities, in which persons are required to wear a facial covering, must post signs to inform those entering […]
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Required face mask signage for businesses begins today
Beginning July 1st, 2020, all businesses, services, and activities, in which persons are required to wear a facial covering, must post signs to inform those entering […]
Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers
Jun 30, 2020
The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]
Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week
Jun 30, 2020
Various changes to the countywide Alachua County Water Quality Code designed to protect our water quality and groundwater supplies went into effect on October 1, 2019, […]
COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties
Jun 29, 2020
Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]
Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots
Jun 29, 2020
A suspicious postcard is being mailed to Alachua County voters and encouraging them to request a vote-by-mail ballot. One of the postcards, which was obtained by […]
DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida
Jun 29, 2020
“I was young once and I understand the mindset,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, surrounded by doctors from the Ascension Sacred Heart hospital in Pensacola on […]
Alachua County announces its schedule for the 4th of July weekend
Jun 27, 2020
Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. The […]
In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases
Jun 27, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state even harder than last week, homeowners pushed back on a plan submitted […]
“Here you go, have a face mask”
Jun 26, 2020
City of Gainesville Code Enforcement Officers Samantha Norris and John Gates spent time at the Home Depot store on Tower Road Friday morning greeting mask-wearing customers […]
Breaking News: Florida bans alcohol at bars after record-setting day of COVID-19 positive tests
Jun 26, 2020
Effective immediately, Florida has suspended the consumption of alcohol at bars. Halsey Beshears, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary, made the following statement on […]
Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program
Jun 26, 2020
As part of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.’s long-term strategy to establish Co-Responder programs throughout the communities it serves, a Co-Responder team has been launched this month […]
Alachua County commissioner appointed to national committee
Jun 25, 2020
County Commissioner Ken Cornell has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Land Use Subcommittee and Vice Chair of […]
New York requires 14-day quarantine for visitors from Florida and 8 other states
Jun 24, 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 24th that visitors from nine states will have to self-quarantine for 14 days if they visit New York. […]
There’s still time to participate in the Guardian ad Litem virtual information sessions today
Jun 24, 2020
The Alachua County Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking Child Advocate Volunteers and is hosting two information sessions on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 10 a.m. or […]
Breaking News: County Commission tightens enforcement of face covering requirement
Jun 23, 2020
Two days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to more closely monitor businesses in non-compliance of COVID-19 operating guidelines, Alachua County is stepping up its […]
Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 Primary Election in Alachua County
Jun 22, 2020
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 Primary Election is July 20. Additionally, any voter who desires to change his or her party affiliation must […]
County Commission to discuss COVID-19, fairgrounds, November ballot items
Jun 22, 2020
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
This is a time for leaders to lead
Jun 22, 2020
There are a lot of opinions, ideologies, and philosophies about managing COVID-19. It’s not surprising. A pandemic is a complex issue with life and death decisions […]
Plaintiffs call on federal judge to proceed with Florida mail-in ballot lawsuit
Jun 22, 2020
The Center Square – Plaintiffs in lawsuits alleging three provisions in Florida statutes unconstitutionally restrict mail-in voting accessibility are calling on a federal judge to reject […]
In case you missed it: Barbershop Owner, Navy Warship, County Lines
Jun 20, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the state, Springs County’s attempt to leave Alachua County came to light, and a […]
Governor receives 38 Bills from the Florida Legislature
Jun 18, 2020
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will decide the fate of 38 Bills delivered to his desk on June 16th from the Florida Legislature. Here’s a look at […]
Hawthorne City Hall opening Friday to negotiate past due utility payments
Jun 18, 2020
As a one time courtesy, City Hall will be open on Friday, June 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to collect payments from customers whose […]
FHP: Prepare for safe summer travel
Jun 18, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is launching its Safe Summer Travel Campaign, reminding motorists to plan ahead and prepare for […]
Springs County: Is there a feasible way to redraw county lines?
Jun 16, 2020
A grassroots effort to split Alachua County into two counties using 34th Street in Gainesville as the eastern edge is being spearheaded by a Newberry commissioner […]