COVID-19 impacts county commission’s decision on fire rescue’s 5-year plan
In a perfect world, the 5-year plan presented by Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) Chief Harold Theus to the county commission on April 14th would be […]
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UF-led pandemic ventilator moves forward in meeting milestones toward approval for COVID-19
University of Florida-led international project to rapidly design and build a low-cost, DIY ventilator using hardware store parts is meeting preliminary milestones toward being approved by the U.S. […]
Florida shutters pet grooming businesses, but allows it in ’essential’ big box retailers’ salons
Editor’s Note Alachua County released the following statement yesterday about dog grooming businesses: “Dog grooming has been deemed a non-essential business. Whether in conjunction with other […]
GRU lowers bills through September
For more than a month, GRU has been responding to the developing situation around the COVID-19 pandemic, with the commitment to safely deliver life-essential electric, water, […]
Treasury Department warns that coronavirus scams are on the rise nationwide
The Department of Treasury has started sending out electronic payments to individuals as part of the CARES Act. As a result, we have been alerted to […]
UF veterinary college’s efforts yield vehicles loaded with protective gear for front-line teams
Before the UF College of Veterinary Medicine was asked by UF Health to donate extra personal protective equipment to health workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Alachua County: Zero deaths, number one county per-capita for testing in Florida
“This has been a challenging event for public health,” Paul Myers, administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County told county commissioners as he […]
UF medical and PA students volunteer child care and household help for UF Health employees in need
In appreciation for the UF Health staff working tirelessly on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UF College of Medicine students are offering their services to help […]
Senator Marco Rubio staff member to join community leaders during Telephone Town Hall
The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall event at 7:15 p.m. tonight, April 15. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe, City Manager Lee […]
County to allow one customer per 750 square feet at local essential retail stores
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Chair Robert Hutchinson is expected to amend Emergency Order 2020-12 on April 15th to allow one person per every 750 […]