County requests vacation rental reopening
May 26, 2020
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved on May 26th a request be sent to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations asking that […]
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County requests vacation rental reopening
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved on May 26th a request be sent to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations asking that […]
Free COVID-19 testing in High Springs
May 26, 2020
The City of High Springs and Alachua County Health Department will offer FREE COVID-19 testing at the High Springs Civic Center on Wednesday, June 3rd from […]
Tuesday county commission meeting will include COVID-19 discussion, and charter amendments
May 23, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will conduct their Virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The evening portion of this meeting is canceled. […]
Newberry claims less density deems mandatory face mask rule unnecessary
May 22, 2020
Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe signed an Emergency Order on May 21st that mirrors the state’s current order and removes the requirement of wearing a face mask […]
Alachua County and Gainesville announce Memorial Day schedules
May 22, 2020
ALACHUA COUNTY – Other than essential services, all Alachua County offices (which are now working remotely), will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020. […]
Three commissioners swear to serve Gainesville
May 22, 2020
In the invocation before the swearing in of three Gainesville City Commissioners on May 21st, Father David Ruchinski asked that God, “Inspire and direct the deliberations […]
Breaking News Alert: Wildfire near Hawthorne threatening homes
May 21, 2020
UPDATED AT 6PM From the Florida Forest Service Multiple units from the Florida Forest Service and Alachua County Fire Rescue are responding to a wildfire at […]
Gainesville expands mobile COVID-19 testing
May 21, 2020
The City of Gainesville, using tests provided by the Department of Health, is expanding access to COVID-19 testing in Gainesville communities. Starting May 21, the […]
Breaking News: Newberry plans to issue Emergency Order that mirrors State
May 20, 2020
The City of Newberry has voted during an emergency meeting on May 20th to draft a mirror Emergency Order to be in line with the governor’s […]
Newberry mayor calls for emergency meeting in response to “the chaos” of county’s order
May 20, 2020
The Newberry commission will hold an emergency meeting on tonight at 8 p.m. in response to the county applying more restrictions than the state in the […]
High Springs City Hall rolling out three phase re-opening plan
May 20, 2020
For the last several weeks, your High Springs City Hall has been attempting to balance the health and safety of city staff while still delivering the […]
Commission reverses course: Face masks back on in Alachua County
May 19, 2020
Gainesville City Commissioner Harvey Ward implored his Alachua County commission colleagues to reconsider removing the mandatory face coverings rule from the emergency order during a joint […]
Breaking News: County Commission drops face mask mandate
May 19, 2020
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 at a special emergency meeting today to drop the mandatory face mask order, instead making it strongly […]
Alachua County and Gainesville virtual joint commission meeting includes COVID-19 response and recovery efforts
May 19, 2020
The Alachua County Commission and City of Gainesville Commission will hold a Virtual Joint Meeting today at 3 p.m. The meeting includes a COVID-19 Update and […]
Florida’s reopening Phase 2 marks end of daily state issued COVID-19 updates
May 19, 2020
As Florida reopens and increases activity, the COVID-19 dashboard launched on March 16th to keep Florida citizens, researchers and media informed of case trends is set […]
Breaking News: Gainesville to reopen skate park
May 18, 2020
As skaters continued on Sunday to defy an emergency order that has closed playgrounds and parks in Gainesville due to the COVID-19, Gainesville City Manager Lee […]
Breaking News: Fleeing driver crashes into concrete barrier in Newberry
May 18, 2020
An automobile travelling west on Newberry Road at the intersection of Highway 27 collided into two concrete barriers in a commercial parking lot, and caught fire […]
Alachua County issues Order to match State’s Phase 1 revision
May 17, 2020
Alachua County has issued Order 2020-25 in response to and cooperation with the Governor’s Executive Order 20-123. Highlights include all businesses the Governor is allowing to […]
National media descends on Alachua County to cover drive thru weddings
May 17, 2020
Hours before the second round of drive-thru weddings kicked off on May 14th in Downtown Gainesville, Alachua County Clerk of the Court Jess Irby had a […]
DeSantis says Florida can ‘find a place’ for all professional sports to resume seasons
May 16, 2020
The Center Square — Florida says it can fill the black hole in many Americans’ lives caused by the COVID-19 suspensions or postponements of professional basketball, […]
Alachua County introduces new COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard
May 16, 2020
As the recovery continues, the County Commission is looking at information from many diverse sources and indicators as they make decisions on what the recovery in […]
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser offices to reopen May 18th
May 15, 2020
The Josiah T. Walls Builidng, home to the offices of the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections and Alachua County Property Appraiser, will reopen May 18. […]
DeSantis opens gyms, doubles occupancy rates for retail, restaurants starting May 18th
May 15, 2020
Florida restaurants and retail businesses can allow twice as many customers in starting May 18th. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered the news during a briefing at […]
Alachua County Rural Collection and Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities return to normal operations next week
May 15, 2020
Effective Monday, May 18, 2020, the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (5125 N.E. 63rd Avenue, Gainesville) will re-open to the public and commercial customers. The Hazardous Waste […]