Driver rear-ends Levy County school bus, flees scene
An unknown driver rear-ended a Levy County school bus Friday morning and then fled the scene, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported Friday afternoon. According to […]
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Driver rear-ends Levy County school bus, flees scene
An unknown driver rear-ended a Levy County school bus Friday morning and then fled the scene, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported Friday afternoon. According to […]
DeSantis: COVID-19 vaccine will open to 50+ Monday
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has opened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents 50 years old and up starting on Monday, March 22. Alachua County residents can register […]
Split school board approves $175K superintendent salary
A divided School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted this week to fast track Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon from an interim employee to a full-time employee […]
Crowds returning to Oaks Mall as stimulus checks arrive
The sign in front of Jewelry Works at the Oaks Mall in Gainesville is meant to entice customers to come on in and splurge. “Repeat after […]
Florida gas prices rising sharply
National gas prices have spiked nearly 40 cents to $2.86 since last month’s winter storm in Texas, according to data collected by AAA. That trend is […]
FDOT to complete some West University changes this week
The Florida Department of Transportation is expected to finish upgrading eight crosswalks on West University Avenue in the next week or so, making them safer for […]
Parents plead with school board to address bullying
Two parents pleaded with the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) Tuesday night to address reported episodes of bully behavior at Fort Clarke Middle School. “I […]
Duncan-Walker unseats Simmons in close race
Gainesville District I City Commissioner Gigi Simmons was unseated Tuesday in a race decided by fewer than 120 votes. With all nine precincts reporting, Desmon Duncan-Walker […]
Levy County launches emergency management app
One click on the new Levy County Emergency Management app and a user can create a plan for preparedness or check out public health information. David […]
Packed SBAC agenda includes superintendent contract
The School Board of Alachua County will tackle a full agenda when it meets at 6 p.m. tonight. The board will decide on approval of an […]
Columbia County opens 18+ vaccine registration
The Columbia County Health Department is inviting Columbia residents 18 and older to begin signing up now to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis […]
VA drops appointments, age requirements for vaccines
This week the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is holding walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics with no age requirement in Gainesville and Lake City. “Vaccines will […]
Alachua County rental assistance program opens today
Alachua County will begin accepting online applications at noon today for more than $8 million in federal rental assistance funds. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) […]
City Commission candidate Desmon Duncan-Walker Q&A
Desmon Duncan-Walker Biography Name: Desmon Duncan-Walker Current occupation: Office administrator Current employer: Duncan Brothers Funeral Home Neighborhood: East Gainesville Family: 12-year-old cocker spaniel named Tylen Civic involvement: Gainesville Alliance for Equitable Development; […]
City Commission candidate Gigi Simmons Q&A
Gigi Simmons Biography Name: Gigi Simmons Previous occupation: Small business owner (tax-preparation service) Current employer: Incumbent District I City Commissioner Neighborhood: Porters community Family: Two college-aged sons Civic involvement: Downtown Redevelopment Advisory […]
Viral fight video triggers extra security at Chiefland school
Two months after a video of altercations at a Chiefland school surfaced and was shared and viewed by millions, the Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has […]
ASO plans sobriety checkpoint for March 19
Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. has announced a sobriety checkpoint for March 19 in Gainesville. According to an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) press release, […]
Fallen GPD officer’s family responds to memorial vandalism
The family of a fallen Gainesville police officer is speaking out after vandals destroyed a memorial and sparked an outpouring of public support. “I am overwhelmed […]
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]