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 […]
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FHP: Prepare for safe summer travel
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 […]
Ag commissioner blasts DeSantis for ignoring virus surge
Jun 16, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, with Florida reporting a record-high 2,783 new COVID-19 cases, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, offered the following statement […]
School district plans include mental health service referrals, board policies, student conduct code
Jun 16, 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. […]
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections extends 2020 Primary Election early voting
Jun 16, 2020
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim A. Barton announced that her office will be extending the number of days early voting will be held ahead of […]
Gainesville native serves aboard future U.S. Navy warship USS Kansas City
Jun 16, 2020
SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Dampier, native of Gainesville, is serving aboard one of the nation’s newest and most versatile combat ships, the future […]
Breaking Overnight: Gainesville Fire Rescue contains building fire at Archer Road Pizza Hut
Jun 15, 2020
At 11:43 pm last night, the Combined Communications Center of the Gainesville Fire Rescue received a 911 call about a building fire at 3515 SW Archer […]
March for justice and equality draws hundreds of peaceful protesters to Newberry
Jun 14, 2020
Pastor Ken Gates raised his megaphone and turned to the more than 300 people who showed up with signs and face masks to march through Newberry […]
DeSantis dismisses alarm over sustained Florida uptick in new COVID-19 cases
Jun 14, 2020
The Center Square – There were 1,902 new COVID-19 cases reported in Florida on Friday, a single-day record to cap a week in which 10,000 people […]
Gainesville continues phased reopening
Jun 13, 2020
Parking enforcement to resume Monday The City of Gainesville resumes parking enforcement Monday, June 15. All neighbors are encouraged to adhere to posted parking guidance, […]
Sheriff Darnell: “Alachua County Sheriff’s Office proud to be #8cantwait compliant”
Jun 13, 2020
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is committed to increasing dialogue and transparency in order to have a better understanding of racial discrimination within the criminal […]
Cultural education center, land use changes on the County agenda next week
Jun 13, 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. […]
In case you missed it: Gator Killed, Archer City, 4th of July
Jun 13, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. COVID-19 outbreaks hit the agricultural communities of Alachua and Levy Counties, the City of Alachua canceled its […]
Breaking News: 2020 Republican National Convention moving from Charlotte to Jacksonville
Jun 11, 2020
One city’s loss is another’s gain. On Thursday, the Republican National Committee announced it selected Jacksonville to host its 2020 convention after Charlotte, North Carolina could […]
City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration
Jun 10, 2020
The City of Alachua released the following statement about its 2020 4th of July event: “Due to the State of Florida’s requirements on limiting crowd […]
County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement
Jun 9, 2020
The Alachua County Board of County Commission has voted to match the latest emergency order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while maintaining the countywide requirement […]
Archer City Commission approves water and waste rate increases
Jun 8, 2020
The Archer City Commission agreed to send out 30-day notices to residents announcing rate increases for water and waste services. Commissioner Joani White made a motion […]
19 facts about the 19th Amendment on its 100th anniversary
Jun 8, 2020
One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment enfranchised millions of women across the United States following a seven-decade campaign. The struggle to expand voting rights to […]
Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend
Jun 8, 2020
Poe Springs (28800 N.W. 182nd Ave, High Springs) will reopen at 50% capacity on weekends only starting June 13, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer
Jun 8, 2020
The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to provide an update […]
Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings
Jun 8, 2020
The Gainesville City Commission will continue holding virtual meetings through June 30th and are considering a location change for upcoming in-person meetings. At the June 4th […]
County Commission meeting includes COVID-19 discussion, charter amendments
Jun 6, 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. […]
In case you missed it: COVID, Phase 2, Depot Park
Jun 6, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The good news was Florida moved into Phase Two of re-opening. The bad news? 18 more cases […]
Alachua County Charter Review Commission meeting next week
Jun 5, 2020
The Alachua County 2020 Charter Review Commission (CRC) will meet on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. This is a virtual meeting, as authorized by the […]