Fuel truck drivers pulling all-nighters to replenish supply
May 14, 2021
Just before midnight on Thursday at the Shell gas station in Jonesville, 8,800 gallons of fuel were being transferred to the underground fuel tanks. The Jacksonville-based […]
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Fuel truck drivers pulling all-nighters to replenish supply
Just before midnight on Thursday at the Shell gas station in Jonesville, 8,800 gallons of fuel were being transferred to the underground fuel tanks. The Jacksonville-based […]
Blalock settles in as new Alachua commissioner
May 14, 2021
There was a changing of the guard on the Alachua City Commission on May 10. After 12 years of serving on the commission, Commissioner Gary Hardacre […]
Officials warn against gas hoarding as pipeline resumes flow
May 12, 2021
Colonial Pipeline restarted operations at 5 p.m. today, but the company reported that a return to normal supply flow will not happen immediately. “Following this […]
DeSantis declares emergency in response to pipeline shutdown
May 12, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency Tuesday afternoon as gas stations throughout Alachua County and all of Florida sell out of gasoline. […]
Court ruling may lift rental evictions ban today
May 12, 2021
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) moratorium on evictions may be lifted Wednesday, when a federal judge’s ruling will go into effect. The U.S. […]
The grab for gasoline is on
May 11, 2021
Trenton Sunoco station owner Mahesh Patel texted his fuel supplier Monday morning to let him know his inventory is down to 5,000 gallons but got no […]
Newberry extends ASO contract at lower rate
May 11, 2021
The City of Newberry approved the use of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office services for five more years at a lower rate under Sheriff Clovis Watson’s […]
Florida boating accidents up 16 percent in 2020
May 10, 2021
Lack of paying attention and being on the lookout accounted for almost half of boating accidents in Florida in 2020. With the release of the […]
GPD releases data on high visibility enforcement effort
May 10, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) engaged more than 1,200 people in the first month of its high visibility enforcement effort to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, […]
ASO responds to armed disturbance in Archer
May 10, 2021
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) deputies responded on Monday afternoon to a call regarding an armed disturbance in Archer. According to ASO spokesperson Art Forgey, deputies […]
Reinhart family thanks community, asks for privacy
May 9, 2021
The Reinhart family is asking for privacy and thanks the community for reaching out after the murder-suicide death of Paul Reinhart and his two boys Brody […]
UF Health Shands notifies patients of privacy breach
May 7, 2021
UF Health Shands announced Friday that it experienced a privacy breach involving more than 1,500 people. According to a Shands press release, officials have notified the […]
Gainesville commission swears in two members
May 6, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission on Tuesday swore in its newest commissioner, Desmon Duncan-Walker, as well as swearing in the recently re-elected Commissioner Gail Johnson to her […]
Attempted murder suspect held on $1 million bond
May 6, 2021
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is holding a Lake City man on more than $1 million bond in connection with a shooting last month. According to […]
Emotions run high at school board meeting
May 5, 2021
Last night’s School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting started on a positive note with a recognition of local teachers and employees. “Alachua County Public Schools […]
County officials planning vaccine clinics for ages 12+
May 5, 2021
Superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Carlee Simon announced Tuesday night that the school district expects to expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include students age […]
Murder-suicide leaves three dead in Dixie County
May 4, 2021
An apparently murder-suicide has left a man and his two sons dead, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO). Early Tuesday morning deputies responded to […]
Speed tables coming to West University
May 3, 2021
The next phase of work to address traffic on West University Avenue is set to start Tuesday morning as the Florida Department of Transportation begins installing […]
Alachua County plans walk-up vaccine clinics starting Tuesday
May 3, 2021
A month after Gov. Ron DeSantis opened up COVID-19 vaccine access to any adult in the state, the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has […]
Thieves strike Arbor Greens neighborhood
May 3, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects for the theft of two vehicles and multiple break-ins of cars at the Arbor Greens development in […]
Two people die in fiery crash on West University
May 2, 2021
A driver and passenger died in an Saturday morning crash on West University, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). GPD said the vehicle was traveling […]
High Springs police nab pharmacy robbery suspect
Apr 30, 2021
The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) announced the arrest of the man investigators say is responsible for robbing Caring Pharmacy twice in less than a year. […]
Here’s the scoop on the Westgate Publix closing
Apr 30, 2021
Shoppers who frequent Publix supermarket at Westgate Plaza in Gainesville will need to shop at other locations after 7 p.m. Saturday (May 1). Publix is closing […]
Gator nation remembers superfan Stumpy Harris
Apr 29, 2021
Last fall UF alumnus Stumpy Harris donated two classic cars to Gator Boosters for auction. “If you’re a car enthusiast, and ALL FOR THE #GATORS, this […]