UF study sheds light on household transmission of COVID-19
A new University of Florida epidemiological study finds that while children are less susceptible to COVID-19, when they do become infected they can be nearly 60 […]
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UF study sheds light on household transmission of COVID-19
A new University of Florida epidemiological study finds that while children are less susceptible to COVID-19, when they do become infected they can be nearly 60 […]
Newberry mayor: Coleman off ventilator, recovering
Wednesday night Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe announced Commissioner Ricky Coleman is no longer on a ventilator, only hours after Marlowe confirmed Coleman was on a ventilator […]
Gainesville motorcyclist dies after collision with SUV
A 20-year-old motorcycle driver from Gainesville died after a collision with an SUV at the corner of W. Newberry Road and SW 170th Street in Jonesville […]
State investigators probing commercial building fire in Alachua
A fire commercial building in the City of Alachua on Jan. 16th remains under investigation, according to the Alachua County fire marshal. High Springs Fire Department, […]
Levy County brush fire hindering driver visibility
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has issued a motorist advisory due to an active five-acre forest fire south of Bronson in Levy County. The fire is […]
School board to discuss civic literacy, other issues at meeting tonight
The School Board of Alachua County will tackle a full agenda at its first regular meeting of 2021 at 6 p.m. tonight. Among the he board […]
City of Alachua annual MLK event features community artists
Dr. David Canton, director of the African American Studies Program at the University of Florida, says every day should be Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s […]
ASO looking for suspect in Monday murder
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday in west Gainesville. Shortly after noon deputies responded to a report of a […]
Update: Malcom Randall VAMC extends drive-thru vaccination days
The North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System has extended its COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination clinic from today until Thursday at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center […]
Fatal car accident at UF sparks calls for change
The University of Florida community is mourning the loss of a 19-year-old student after a weekend car crash killed her and injured four other pedestrians. The […]
ACSO arrests one of its officers
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) arrested one of its own on Friday. Detectives arrested officer Edwaldo Santos on two counts of aggravated assault, according to […]
Gainesville to host memorial for COVID-19 victims
Gainesville City Commissioners will host a memorial at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, outside City Hall in remembrance of the lives lost to COVID-19 in our […]
County poet laureate lends his voice to a majestic live oak
Alachua County Poet Laureate E. Stanley Richardson is standing under a majestic live oak in Newberry for a moment of closure. The towering tree is a […]
Authorities identify Suwannee County hit-and-run victim
Update (1/15/21): Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) announced it has identified the hit-and-run victim and notified the next of kin, but it will not release the name […]
DOH: Most COVID-19 cases traced back to retail environment
The place you will most likely catch COVID-19 from in Alachua County is now retail establishments. According to Alachua County Health Department Administrator Paul Myers, since […]
UF Nursing opens leading-edge simulation and learning lab
University of Florida College of Nursing students and faculty can now hone their skills using the latest technology in patient safety and learning assessment following an […]
Cammack backs Trump in historic impeachment vote
Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Gainesville, voted against impeaching President Donald Trump on Wednesday, but 10 of her House GOP colleagues and all Democrats still made him the […]
Alachua County school district unveils new COVID dashboard
Alachua County Public Schools families, students, staff and the general public will have easier access to more detailed data on COVID-19 cases in schools thanks to […]
Gainesville comedian set to join Jason Mewes tour
Comedian A.J. Wilkerson is driving on a highway heading north in his live-in van that he nicknamed “Bindi” (after Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s daughter) for yet […]
DOH: Answer our calls if you want vaccine
The Alachua County Health Department (DOH) has reported that phone calls to residents who signed up for a COVID-19 vaccine are going unanswered at an alarming […]
Authorities arrest man suspected of robbery spree
Today the Gainesville Police Department (GDP) and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASCO) announced they made an arrest in an investigation into a string of robberies […]
High Springs residents make switch from septic to sewer
LIVE OAK, FLA.—Residents of High Springs know their local springs are not only some of Florida’s greatest natural resources but are also vital to the local […]
Firefighters battle blaze at Gainesville pool store
At 7:29 p.m. Monday night Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a commercial building fire at 4404 NW 13th St. First arriving crews from station 5 found […]
Newberry shooting suspect held on $500,000 bond
A Gainesville man is being held at the Alachua County Jail on two counts of attempted murder after a Sunday afternoon shooting incident in Newberry. According […]