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. […]
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County Commission meeting includes COVID-19 discussion, charter amendments
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 […]
Gainesville re-opening swimming pools in stages starting Monday
Jun 5, 2020
The City of Gainesville’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs has scheduled a phased reopening of the city’s pools beginning Monday, June 8. City staff […]
Archer considers rate increases, amendments to land use and code ordinances
Jun 5, 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. […]
County clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 2 changes Emergency Order 20-25
Jun 4, 2020
The Alachua County Communications Office released the following statement clarifying how the State Executive Order 20-139 (moving Florida into Phase 2) changes County Emergency Order 20-25. Read […]
Updating Breaking News from Wednesday: Florida bars, theaters re-open Friday; NBA eyes Orlando as ‘epicenter’ to restart season
Jun 4, 2020
The Center Square – Most Florida bars, movie theaters, bowling alleys and theme parks can reopen at 50 percent capacity beginning Friday. Gov. Ron DeSantis made […]
High Springs Police Chief asks for the community’s help in shooting incident
Jun 4, 2020
High Springs Police Chief Antoine Sheppard released the following statement about the May 29th shooting in High Springs, and asked for help in locating a suspect. […]
Breaking News: Florida enters Phase 2 of reopening on June 5th
Jun 3, 2020
Movie theaters and bowling alleys that were restricted from opening under Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan can open on June 5th in 64 counties Florida […]
Overnight apartment fire in Gainesville contained to one room; displaces family
Jun 3, 2020
Crews from the Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to an early morning fire at the Village 34 apartments on the 300 block of SW 34th Street. On […]
How can Florida reduce economic risk during hurricane season?
Jun 3, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Atlantic hurricane season is now underway, and major forecasters are predicting it to be busy with above-normal activity. Experts say it’s time […]
Legacy Park Summer Camp returns to Alachua but will look different due to COVID-19
Jun 3, 2020
Each day at Legacy Park Summer Camp, campers will discover new skills, build self-confidence, make new friends,and feel a sense of achievement. Camp activities include art, […]
Phase 1 start for $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry awaits final permits
Jun 2, 2020
The $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry is one step closer to becoming a reality. And as soon as the Ajax Building […]
Food truck policy, early voting, fire assessment, and emergency order enforcement highlight Gainesville City Commission’s June 4th meeting
Jun 2, 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. […]
DeSantis calls for National Guard in wake of potential violence
Jun 1, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued the following statement thanking state and local leaders for their partnership to keep Floridians safe: “Florida has zero tolerance […]
City of Alachua offering COVID-19 testing
Jun 1, 2020
The City of Alachua is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County to provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing to Alachua residents ages 10 and […]
Alachua County Arts Council grants available
Jun 1, 2020
Alachua County artists, artist collaborators, and not-for-profit organizations can apply for either a Mini (max. $500) or Major (max. $3,500) Art Grant between 8:30 a.m. on […]
Hurricane forecast, COVID-19 fears have Floridians nervous as ‘Mean Season’ begins
Jun 1, 2020
The Center Square – The “Mean Season” forecast calls for pain, and Floridians already stressed with the COVID-19 emergency are more on edge than usual as […]
Huge turnout for Gainesville’s March For Our Freedom puts spotlight on justice
May 31, 2020
March For Our Freedom Organizer Aeriel Lane wore a black t-shirt with the word RESIST in white letters across the front. Through a megaphone and while […]
Newberry Mayor: “I saw a lot of love the last few weeks”
May 30, 2020
Opinion As the State works towards reopening, the numbers in this pandemic keep trending down, giving us all hope, and we all come out of our […]
Florida approaches 1 million COVID-19 tests
May 30, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced from a Home Depot in Boca Raton on Friday May 29th that Florida is approaching the 1 million COVID-19 test results mark. […]
Alachua County law enforcement agencies release joint statement about the Minneapolis shooting
May 29, 2020
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office released a joint statement signed by every law enforcement agency sheriff or chief in the county. The statement is titled: Alachua […]
Judge releases order allowing Alachua County to mandate face masks
May 29, 2020
The Alachua County Communications Office released the full text of the order (Justin Green vs. Alachua County) from Judge Donna M. Keim of the 8th Circuit […]
Disaster preparedness tax holiday starts today
May 29, 2020
Hurricane season starts June 1st, but there is good news… starting today Floridians can purchase hurricane supplies without paying sales tax. From May 29th through […]