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Second case of coronavirus announced in Alachua County

Mar 13, 2020
The City of Gainesville released the following statement involving coronavirus updates:   The Florida Department of Health has announced new positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in […]
Education

Alachua County schools remain open, but the situation is fluid

Mar 12, 2020
    Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings and the coronavirus outbreak: […]
Local News

County Chairman: “I’m not a big fan of rodeos”

Mar 12, 2020
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a set of fees and rules for events held at the County Agriculture and Equestrian Center in Newberry. […]
Local News

County Commissioners address anonymous correspondence

Mar 12, 2020
On the same day that the Alachua Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to a whistle-blower ordinance, they also spelled out where they stand on anonymous […]
Local News

Gainesville officials monitoring coronavirus

Mar 12, 2020
Coronavirus    City of Gainesville officials are actively monitoring reports about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) as the numbers of Americans infected with the virus continues to rise. […]
Inspiration

What does it take to have the heart of a champion?

Mar 11, 2020
There were two standing ovations offered by a crowd of 300 people at the March 10th Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Heart of Champions Banquet. Don […]
Education

High School Baseball: PK Yonge blasts Eastside 12-0

Mar 11, 2020
Last night, the P.K. Yonge baseball team cruised to a 12-0 win in six innings at Eastside.  The Blue Wave put the game away early with […]
Local News

Scam Alert: The 2020 Census

Mar 11, 2020
Alachua County Communications and Legislative Affairs Director Mark Sexton presented a Census scam to the Board of County Commissioners and said he wants all residents to […]
Local News

First case of coronavirus identified in Alachua County

Mar 11, 2020
Tallahassee — The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) announced eight new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida, including one person in Alachua County.  According […]
Education

Girl’s Softball: Humphrey is perfect again! Gainesville blanks Newberry 10-0

Mar 10, 2020
Gainesville senior pitcher Alissa Humphrey tossed her third perfect game of the season on Friday night.  The Jacksonville University signee struck out all 15 batters she […]
Local News

Suspects remain at large after High Springs goes on lockdown yesterday

Mar 10, 2020
The town of High Springs was on high alert yesterday as troopers, deputies, and officers from multiple agencies, including the Alachua (ACSO) and Columbia County Sheriff’s […]
Local Living

Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions

Mar 10, 2020
 Most of the St. Johns River Water Management District is seeing dry conditions, with 16 of its 18 counties experiencing a 12-month rainfall deficit, including three […]
Local News

Local medical facilities take precautions against the spread of (COVID-19) coronavirus

Mar 9, 2020
If you approach the entrance of North Florida Emergency West facility on Newberry Road west of Oaks Mall you will first be greeted by a sign […]
Local Living

Tumbling Creek Park has a new name

Mar 9, 2020
The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to celebrate the renaming of Tumblin Creek Park to Cora P. Roberson […]
Local News

Updating Breaking News: Highway Patrol enters the pursuit of armed suspects in High Springs

Mar 9, 2020
Updated at 11:30am:  The Florida Highway Patrol has now joined the High Springs Police Department, as well as the Alachua and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in […]
Local News

Florida Health Department: Call ahead if you suspect symptoms of coronavirus

Mar 9, 2020
The Florida Department of Health(FDOH) announced on March 7 a new presumptive positive case of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida. The case is 180 miles […]
Local News

High Springs Police, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office looking for armed subjects

Mar 9, 2020
Updated at 11:30am:  The Florida Highway Patrol has now joined the High Springs Police Department, as well as the Alachua and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in […]
Education

How the Hawthorne Hornets turned a rebuilding year into a state championship

Mar 7, 2020
The little town of Hawthorne is home to just over 1,500 residents and sits about 20 miles east of Gainesville near the intersection of SR-20 and […]
Local Living

ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices features award-winning poet at Thomas Center this Sunday

Mar 7, 2020
Gainesville150!, the year-long commemoration of the City of Gainesville’s 1869 incorporation, is proud to partner with ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices to present the award-winning, Baltimore poet […]
Local News

Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire in Hickory Forrest subdivision

Mar 6, 2020
Gainesville Fire Rescue responded with ACFR units to a residential building fire today at 11:09 AM.  Shortly after being dispatched, crews arrived on scene to find […]
Education

The Friday Editorial: Treat education as an investment, not an expense

Mar 6, 2020
It looked like a light agenda. The School Board of Alachua County’s (SBAC) March 3rd meeting had all the earmarks of a light news day, but […]
Local Living

ADA improvements complete on Bo Diddley Plaza

Mar 6, 2020
Come enjoy the recent improvements! The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department are pleased to […]
Education

A plan for peacebuilding in Alachua County schools

Mar 6, 2020
 Ben Howort, Director of Programs and Curriculum Development at the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding (RPCP) in Gainesville, challenged the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) […]
Local Living

CCOA hosting affordable housing event for seniors

Mar 6, 2020
To all our Neighbors:  Affordable housing for all residents is a leading concern for our community. We know many people have many different ideas about housing, […]
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