Alachua County Schools closed until March 30th
Mar 13, 2020
Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings: Late this afternoon, Florida […]
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Alachua County Schools closed until March 30th
Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings: Late this afternoon, Florida […]
Election Alert: Early Voting ends Saturday
Mar 13, 2020
The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office released a reminder that tomorrow is the final day for early voting in the 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and […]
Scherwin Henry: An action verb running for the Gainesville City Commission
Mar 13, 2020
Scherwin Henry is an action figure. Even at age 67, he is a verb in a world full of nouns. Most politicians and elected officials want […]
Alachua County Public Schools cancels extra-curricular activities and field trips through March
Mar 13, 2020
Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to extra-curricular activities, and field trips. Alachua […]
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 […]
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: […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]