Gainesville woman dies in Levy County car vs. scooter collision
Aug 6, 2024
Sedan hits rear of scooter killing passenger, seriously injuring scooter driver.
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Gainesville woman dies in Levy County car vs. scooter collision
Sedan hits rear of scooter killing passenger, seriously injuring scooter driver.
Newberry Road shuts down after giant sinkhole opens near Gilchrist County
Aug 5, 2024
Heavy rains increase sinkhole chances.
City of Alachua launches project to provide internet in neighborhood parks
Aug 5, 2024
City plans to expand service in future years.
Early voting in Alachua County starts Tuesday
Aug 5, 2024
Primary election early voting scheduled through Aug. 17.
Wet roads, fallen tree leave 3 dead from Hurricane Debby
Aug 5, 2024
Slow moving storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain.
Alachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters
Aug 4, 2024
Schools, government buildings close Monday.
Debby expected to make landfall as Category 1 hurricane
Aug 3, 2024
Landfall expected around 2 a.m. Monday.
Alachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags
Aug 3, 2024
Multiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Four projected to hit this weekend
Aug 2, 2024
Storm could drop four to six inches of rainfall in North Central Florida.
Gainesville to plan for future flooding at public meeting
Aug 2, 2024
Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan meeting open to public on Aug. 8.
Gainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces
Aug 2, 2024
August declared an introductory period.
Wellborn man arrested on sexual assault charges
Aug 2, 2024
Suspect allegedly had relationship with teenager.
Emergency preparedness declaration issued for Invest 97L
Aug 1, 2024
Tropical disturbance strengthens and should hit Florida this weekend.
School board approves tentative budget, millage rates
Aug 1, 2024
Proposed budget set at $597 million.
Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall
Aug 1, 2024
City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
AAA: Study reveals COVID pandemic’s deadly impact on traffic safety
Aug 1, 2024
Speeding, not using seatbelts and impaired drivers contributed to rise in fatal crashes.
Fuchs sets priorities for interim UF presidency
Aug 1, 2024
Provost plans to reevaluate former president Sasse’s initiatives.
Aug. 1 designated as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
Aug 1, 2024
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office is recruiting election workers.
Gainesville man dies in 2-vehicle collision in Marion County
Aug 1, 2024
Ocala woman in critical condition.
Gainesville woman found guilty of killing pedestrian in 2023 hit and run
Jul 31, 2024
Pagan faces maximum of 45 years.
Former Bell teacher receives life sentence for capital sexual battery
Jul 31, 2024
William Carawan battered multiple victims over three years at Bell Elementary School.
Gainesville police arrest man for burglaries just days after his release
Jul 31, 2024
Suspect cut ankle monitor two days after release.
ACT acquires 236 acres of conservation land around Orange Lake
Jul 31, 2024
Gift from River Branch Foundation made purchase possible.