Local area escapes worst of Hurricane Ian
Resources shift to central, southwest Florida.
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SRWMD reopens district lands
Suwannee River Water Management District finds little to no damage from Hurricane Ian.
Alachua County avoids Hurricane Ian’s worst
County, local cities end emergency operations, will send rescue units south.
Closures continue ahead of Hurricane Ian
Tropical storm watch now in effect throughout region.
Bridlewood advances after High Springs board vote
2,000-unit development now needs commission approval.
Single-vehicle accident claims Trenton woman
Driver leaves road, collides with fence and tree on Wednesday morning.
BOCC issues non-mandatory evacuation order
City discusses potential impact of Hurricane Ian at town hall meeting
BOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds
Commission also ratifies millage rate, talks surtax.
Gainesville to resume sandbag events Wednesday
Pre-filled and make-your-own locations open at 8 a.m.
Hurricane Ian prompts widespread school closures
Officials may convert some schools to shelters.
Landlords voice opposition to city inspection program
Permit program requires energy efficiency upgrades
BOCC may delay West End development item
Alachua County to vote on land purchase, millage rate.
GNV offers prefilled and make-your-own sandbags
City residents can pick up or fill up 10 bags Tuesday.
Alachua County declares local state of emergency
Hurricane Ian takes aim at North Central Florida
Alachua, Levy counties prep for Tropical Storm Ian
Ian expected to make landfall next week as a major hurricane.
GPD disciplines 5 officers involved in Bradley arrest
2 suspended, 3 warned for improper behavior.
GNV commission approves GRU rate increase, budgets
Millage to remain flat but generate extra funds.
GNV delays final passage of zoning ordinances
Zoning ordinances will return for final vote Oct. 17.
Alleged gunshot leads to school lockdowns
Two Gainesville schools closed after ACSO deputy hears noise in nearby woods.
Inmate dies in Alachua County Jail
ACSO conducting investigations into Tuesday incident.
McGraw shares vision for SBAC at GNV4ALL meeting
Family Learning Center scheduled to open in June 2023.
High Springs weighs salary bump, new city attorney
Commission also votes on loan, millage rate.
AC staff, developers present plans for 4,000 acres
Land contains one of 47 area strategic ecosystems.
ACSO investigates Hawthorne School threat
Social media comments lead to law enforcement involvement.