Alachua, Suwannee county wrecks claim two lives
Mar 11, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has announced two traffic fatalities in Alachua and Suwannee counties. Just after midnight a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian who […]
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Alachua, Suwannee county wrecks claim two lives
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has announced two traffic fatalities in Alachua and Suwannee counties. Just after midnight a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian who […]
Columbia County authorities locate missing man
Mar 10, 2021
Update: The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announced that Tony Brannon has been located. “Thank you all for sharing this post,” the department said in an update posted […]
County at vaccine capacity, awaits more eligibility
Mar 10, 2021
The Alachua County Health Department had 3,000 COVID-19 vaccines up for grabs at a recent clinic for the 65 and older population, but only 1,300 were […]
Newberry election qualification period opens
Mar 9, 2021
Update: Incumbent Commissioner Tim Marden has now qualified to run for reelection. “I’m so proud to serve such a great community,” Marden wrote in a Facebook […]
Viral video sparks turmoil in Levy school district
Mar 8, 2021
A viral social media video showing a student altercation at Chiefland Middle High School and what the school calls “disinformation” is causing phones to “blow up” […]
BOCC tackles rental assistance, COVID-19, rights of nature
Mar 8, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will tackle a packed agenda on Tuesday during a regular meeting that starts at 11:30 a.m. County Health […]
ASO: Gainesville man shot by deputies attacked girlfriend, neighbor
Mar 8, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has identified the Gainesville man who was shot and killed during an exchange of fire with deputies on Friday, March […]
Dozens apply for Cuscowilla manager job
Mar 8, 2021
The job comes with an onsite three-bedroom home, a company vehicle and more than 200 acres of property including conservation lands just outside the door. As […]
Transfer of University Avenue may face long road
Mar 8, 2021
A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) official recently told the Gainesville City Commission that FDOT would be open to transferring control of a portion of University […]
Shooter dead after ASO deputies return fire
Mar 5, 2021
Update: ASO spokesman Art Forgey released a statement Friday night saying multiple deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on leave, pending the investigation. He did […]
GPD officer hospitalized after single-car crash
Mar 4, 2021
A Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officer remains hospitalized after sustaining non-life threatening injuries in a single-car crash Wednesday morning. According to a GDP press release late […]
Van collides with train in Newberry
Mar 4, 2021
A Hobe Sound, Florida, man driving a van on W. Newberry Road on Wednesday collided with a moving train. According to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson […]
Newly eligible groups can begin scheduling vaccine appointments
Mar 4, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County has opened vaccine registration for populations Gov. Ron DeSantis declared eligible in an executive order issued Monday. […]
Attorney: UF student families could receive millions after traffic deaths
Mar 4, 2021
The families of two UF students killed in recent traffic accidents near campus could receive millions in damages after filing separate lawsuits last week in the […]
All area veterans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Mar 3, 2021
All area veterans are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare System announced Wednesday afternoon. “Employees at the NF/SGVHS continue […]
Outdoor vaccine clinic scheduled Tuesday in Newberry
Mar 3, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available, the City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have announced an appointment-only vaccine clinic in Newberry on Tuesday, […]
Commission candidates tackle buses, bills and business
Mar 3, 2021
The utility bills from Gainesville Regional Utility are too high for residents and the Regional Transit System doesn’t serve working families as well as it could, […]
Alachua County to explore purchase of High Springs church
Mar 2, 2021
Alachua County has decided to explore the purchase of a church property in High Springs with a vision for a joint community services hub operated in […]
Newberry gearing up to hold vaccine walk this weekend
Mar 2, 2021
The Rotary Club of Gainesville and Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe are teaming up this weekend to get the word out about COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and registration. […]
Unlocked cars led to 12 break-ins, 4 stolen guns
Mar 2, 2021
As the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) continues its investigation of 12 car burglaries in Newberry last week, Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe is asking residents to […]
BOCC to tackle zero waste, rental unit permits, church purchase
Mar 1, 2021
In a special meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will determine the next steps in developing a zero […]
County sets in motion scenic designation of Tuscawilla Road
Mar 1, 2021
There are centuries of history packed into the mile-long stretch of road that connects historic downtown Micanopy with U.S. Highway 441, making it a candidate for […]
Gator STEP program quickly outpaces previous traffic enforcement
Mar 1, 2021
In the first month of its special traffic enforcement initiative, the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) wrote 322 citations on the University of Florida portion of West […]
VA extends walk-up vaccine clinics in Lake City, Gainesville
Feb 28, 2021
Last week the VA hospitals in Lake City and Gainesville held daily walk-up vaccine clinics, and both locations announced Saturday that they will again offer walk-up […]