Stadium vaccine effort serves 17K in first week
Apr 15, 2021
A joint effort at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium yielded 17,250 vaccinations in its first week, as officials aim to ramp up to 20,000 weekly doses through […]
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Stadium vaccine effort serves 17K in first week
A joint effort at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium yielded 17,250 vaccinations in its first week, as officials aim to ramp up to 20,000 weekly doses through […]
FDOT to evaluate safety of Alachua school zone
Apr 14, 2021
A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) spokesperson said Wednesday that the agency will evaluate whether any safety improvements should be made along State Road 235 at […]
Two children hospitalized after fatal I-75 crash
Apr 14, 2021
Update: FHP spokesman Patrick Riordan said the driver and the deceased woman were the grandparents of the children riding in the 2020 Ford Explorer. He said to […]
GHS, Buchholz to host first high school vaccine events
Apr 14, 2021
Alachua County residents age 16 and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment starting Friday and at school starting April 19. Paul Myers, administrator […]
Gainesville, BOCC, school board to discuss equity
Apr 14, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County, the City of Gainesville and the Alachua Board of County Commissioners will join forces today to discuss equity in the […]
Newberry chooses Marden and Mazon
Apr 13, 2021
Newberry City Commissioner Tim Marden edged out challenger Joy Glanzer by 60 votes tonight in the Group 4 election. Glanzer garnered 427 votes, 46.7 percent of […]
BOCC keeps emergency order in place—for now
Apr 13, 2021
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted Tuesday to leave in place its face mask mandate for businesses and events, but commissioners said a request […]
Newberry to talk code enforcement with ASO attorney
Apr 13, 2021
Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe said an Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy declined to intervene in an incident on Saturday at Champion’s Park because the deputy said the […]
BOCC to review COVID order at Tuesday meeting
Apr 13, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will review Emergency Order 2021-13 on Tuesday and decide whether to extend it based on information delivered by […]
Mayor to sit on dunk tank if voter turnout tops 1,300
Apr 12, 2021
Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe has a challenge for the 5,400 voters that are eligible to vote in Tuesday’s Commissioner Group 5 election: If more than 1,300 […]
FHP advises tire checks after wrecks clog I-75
Apr 12, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is calling on drivers to check their tires after a series of Sunday wrecks injured several people and created a huge […]
Voters to decide Glanzer vs. Marden bout Tuesday
Apr 12, 2021
The population in Newberry is growing and so is voter turnout. As election officials tested the two voting machines for Tuesday’s Group 5 Commissioner contest between […]
Update: 911 service for Levy County Verizon customers reinstated
Apr 10, 2021
Update: On April 11 at about 7:55 p.m. the Verizon 911 call failure issue has been repaired. Our previous story: The Levy County Sheriff’s Office […]
Squall line in the Gulf heads deep into Florida this weekend
Apr 9, 2021
The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) have issued a statewide flash flood threat in the Panhandle and in […]
High Springs, BOCC to join forces in countywide broadband project
Apr 9, 2021
In a joint meeting between the City of High Springs and the Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on Thursday, elected officials agreed that joining efforts […]
GPD apprehends repeat Walgreens robbery suspect
Apr 9, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is crediting alert Walgreens staff and customers for helping apprehend a robbery suspect. GPD officers responded to a reported robbery at […]
Potential solution surfaces for Alachua Learning Academy school zone
Apr 9, 2021
The 45 mph speed signs along State Road 235 near Alachua Learning Academy (ALA) are the wrong color to force traffic to slow down, the Alachua […]
ABC to air true crime feature on Gainesville Ripper
Apr 9, 2021
More than three decades after a serial killer paralyzed Gainesville, ABC’s “20/20” program is airing a true crime special feature on the infamous Gainesville Ripper. The […]
Newberry commissioner Coleman sends message to supporters
Apr 9, 2021
Newberry Commissioner Ricky Coleman said he expects to be out of therapy and home by mid-April, according to a video his wife posted to Facebook on […]
Principal calls for school zone designation after crash
Apr 8, 2021
Four people were taken to UF Health at Springhill on Wednesday afternoon after two vehicles collided in front of the Alachua Learning Academy (ALA) on State […]
Publix joining local self-checkout trend
Apr 8, 2021
The buzz started back in March. “What’s up with the Butler Walmart?” Ashley Spencer asked fellow Gainesville Word of Mouth Facebook (GWOM) group members. “Are they […]
Vehicles collide in front of Alachua Learning Academy
Apr 7, 2021
An adult driver was extricated from a sedan after it collided with a pickup truck in front of the Alachua Learning Academy on Wednesday afternoon. Alachua […]
GPD offers $50K reward for information on officer death
Apr 7, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is looking for the public’s help in solving 27 cold case homicides—and it’s willing to pay for quality tips. The City […]
Wrong way driver jumps out of vehicle in Waldo
Apr 7, 2021
A driver bailed out of his vehicle along NE 77th Street in Waldo on Tuesday afternoon after being spotted driving into oncoming traffic. According to Art […]