Virtual horticulture program coming this month
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for July 2020. This program is being offered by Dr. Tatiana […]
Local News
Breaking Overnight: Fatal two-car crash in Columbia County kills one, injures two
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two car crash last night at approximately 11:25 pm. on or near the intersection of US Highway 441 and NE Christie […]
City of Gainesville, community organizations partner to host upcoming Census-A-Thon
With nearly 4 in 10 U.S. households yet to complete the 2020 Census, the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, Greater Gainesville Chamber and the School Board […]
County Commission’s special meeting addresses $46.9 million CARES Act funding plan
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
A four-sport athlete at Chiefland, Jerrels heading to Florida Atlantic University
Today’s senior spotlight is on Jarrett Jerrels of Chiefland High School. Jerrels played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track for the Indians. He was a 2nd Team All-state selection and defensive MVP for the Indians’ football team. Despite only […]
Giebeig heading to Flagler College after a blistering finish to her softball career at Columbia High
Today’s senior spotlight is on Lucy Giebeig of the Lake City Columbia softball team. Last year as a junior she was a second team All-Area selection […]
Alachua County Charter Review Commission announces four amendment proposals
On September 10, 2019, the Alachua County Commission appointed the 2019-20 Charter Review Commission (CRC). In the subsequent 9 months, the CRC held 16 meetings and […]
UF Health infectious diseases expert talks COVID-19
Since participating in multiple clinical trials and the treatment of more than 150 COVID-19 patients at UF Shands Hospital, local infectious disease expert Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi […]
8 inmates, 5 admin employees, one contract nurse test positive for COVID-19 at Alachua County Jail
The Alachua County Department of the Jail announced that eight inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 as well as five administrative employees and a nurse. According […]
A blazing fastball sends Branford’s Brock Lewis to South Georgia State College on scholarship
Today’s senior spotlight is on Brock Lewis of Branford High School. Brock was a two-sport athlete participating in football and baseball. In football he played linebacker […]