Human remains discovered in Alachua County
Jun 2, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is investigating a case of human remains found in northwest Alachua County on Wednesday. “It is with heavy heart that […]
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Human remains discovered in Alachua County
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is investigating a case of human remains found in northwest Alachua County on Wednesday. “It is with heavy heart that […]
Jobs, jobs, jobs: Alachua County openings top 10,000
Jun 1, 2021
Alachua County is starting the month of June with 10,792 job openings, according to data tracked by Greater Gainesville Chamber. “It’s one of those unprecedented times,” […]
Murder suspect surrenders to authorities
Jun 1, 2021
On Tuesday a wanted murder suspect turned himself in to authorities at the Alachua County Jail, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). A GPD press […]
Thousands flock to local springs, keep HSPD busy directing traffic
Jun 1, 2021
As the temperatures crept toward 90 degrees on Monday, High Springs Senior Police Officer Adam Joy held on to a cold drink as he tried to […]
Vets pay tribute at High Springs memorial
May 31, 2021
On Memorial Day morning, while the streets in High Springs were still quiet and the High Springs Fire Department was just pulling trucks out of the […]
West End advocates gear up for BOCC meeting
May 31, 2021
Homeowners around the closed West End Golf Course are mobilizing for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) special meeting on Tuesday, when commissioners are […]
Column: The big screen is worth the trip
May 29, 2021
More than a dozen movie titles are playing on all three Regal Cinemas in Gainesville as temperatures soar into the 90s this holiday weekend. It […]
Women charged with homicide in case of missing teen
May 28, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has arrested two women in connection with a missing Gainesville girl authorities now believe was murdered. “[Investigators] searched all day […]
Alachua County issues burn ban
May 27, 2021
UPDATE (5:20 p.m.): Thursday afternoon Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief Harold Theus announced a countywide burn ban that will remain in effect through the Memorial Day […]
GPD asks public for help finding murder suspect
May 27, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) searching for a suspect in the shooting death of a Gainesville man last weekend. A little after noon last Saturday, someone […]
Improved Poe Springs opens Saturday with new rates
May 26, 2021
Fresh sand in the volleyball courts, new ADA compliant sidewalks and a heightened 8-foot wide pathway leading to Poe Springs are some of the improvements visitors […]
Levy County plans church vaccine event as demand plummets
May 26, 2021
Levy County Emergency Management has announced a church vaccine event on Friday as demand for the COVID-19 shot has plummeted in the area. “I think most […]
FDOH: COVID numbers trending in right direction
May 25, 2021
The pandemic numbers are all going in the right direction, according to the Alachua County Health Department. COVID-19 vaccinations are increasing and new cases and hospitalizations […]
Motorcyclist dies in East University accident
May 25, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) announced Tuesday that a motorcyclist died Sunday evening in an accident on East University Avenue. “While traveling west at a high-rate […]
FDOT lowers West University speed limit
May 25, 2021
Following an engineering analysis and speed study, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has lowered the speed limit from 30 to 25 miles per hour on […]
New weather stations serve up real-time info
May 25, 2021
Alachua County Emergency Management (ACEM) has installed three new WeatherSTEM stations funded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The newest stations are located in Archer, […]
LCSO makes eight arrests in major drug bust
May 24, 2021
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently announced a major drug bust that resulted in eight arrests in Williston. According to LCSO Undersheriff Brett Beauchamp, the […]
No tax on concerts, movies, more July 1-7
May 22, 2021
In August Michael Buble is set to perform a concert in Jacksonville. Tickets start at $65 on Ticketmaster, but many fans won’t have to pay tax on […]
Florida nears 10 million vaccinated
May 21, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) reports that 9,916,161 individuals have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Florida as of May 21. As Florida enters its 23rd […]
Electric F-150 ignites buzz at local Ford dealerships
May 21, 2021
All it takes is $100 to reserve the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck. And just two days after the May 19 reveal, Ford confirmed […]
Bronson man dies in car crash
May 21, 2021
A 61-year-old Bronson man is dead and a 63-year-old Bronson woman is in critical condition after their SUV collided with a tractor truck at the corner […]
VA asks for input on health care system future
May 20, 2021
The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) announced today that it will hold three virtual listening sessions with stakeholders the second week of June to hear […]
Heartwood community homes to go on sale next month
May 20, 2021
The model home for the long-awaited Heartwood neighborhood has now complete and open for tours, the City of Gainesville reported this week. The new community in […]
ASO issues call for help locating missing child
May 20, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has issued a call for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Gainesville girl. “Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. needs your […]