Gainesville police arrest man who flees traffic stop, holds apartment residents hostage
Police evacuate residents safely during Wednesday morning standoff.
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Gainesville police arrest man who flees traffic stop, holds apartment residents hostage
Police evacuate residents safely during Wednesday morning standoff.
Thunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday
National Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
Alachua Conservation Trust accepting land management financial assistance applications
Virtual webinar to learn about Regional Conservation Partnership Program slated for July 8.
Alachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street
City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Gainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation
City Commission will decide final ruling.
Gainesville to pass along transaction fees to customers
Customers who pay online by credit or debit card to be accessed fee starting Aug. 1
End-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students
Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
DeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County
Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
Alachua Conservation Trust buys 40 acres near Ichetucknee Springs
Land identified in 2021 for purchase.
Hawthorne residential fire injures 1
Firefighters extinguished fire that started in kitchen
TaskForce for Ending Homelessness receives over $2M in community grants
Awards to address and prevent homelessness across North Central Florida
Gainesville amateur radio connects with world during summer field day
Field day used to simulate disaster response.
Alachua County Library District starts work on new Hawthorne branch
New 10-square-foot building to open in early 2026.
Shane Andrew named new principal at Santa Fe College charter school
Former Alachua County Public Schools superintendent will join Academy on Aug. 1
3 injured in Hawthorne stabbings
One person remains in serious condition following Saturday’s domestic dispute.
Firefighters extinguish residential blaze in southwest Gainesville
Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) units doused a residential structure fire in southwest Gainesville on Saturday night. According to an ACFR release, firefighters responded around 11 […]
Gainesville police add 9 new officers, remember UF murder victims of 1990
Full circle moment as victim’s nephew joins GPD.
Lake City Arby’s shooting suspects identified
Intended target remains in hospital in serious condition.
The Lynx launches book vending machine sales at GNV Airport
Some sales already finished after first days.
AAA: Record 72.2M Americans expected to travel domestically July 4th week
Independence Day trips up 2.4% over 2024.
ACPS to launch new websites, direct messaging system Monday
Updated website to feature improved navigation, user-friendly design.
Gainesville’s Emmanuel Garilus makes history at Apollo Theater
UF graduate tops 90th season of Amateur Night at the Apollo.
High Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballot
Citizens could decide outcome later in 2025.
2 shot at Arby’s in Lake City, suspects apprehended
Law enforcement pursues suspects on I-75.