Alachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct
Dec 19, 2023
Sheriff Gainey hopes to place sub-stations in all Alachua County’s small communities.
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Alachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct
Sheriff Gainey hopes to place sub-stations in all Alachua County’s small communities.
Gainesville Police seek assistance in hit-and-run of bicyclist
Dec 19, 2023
Incident occurred on Dec. 10 along NW 6th Street.
North Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects
Dec 19, 2023
High Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.
Threat shuts down Gainesville City Hall, County Administration Building
Dec 19, 2023
Law enforcement sweeping buildings with K-9 units.
Pearl Harbor Medal of Honor recipient to be buried in Arlington Cemetery
Dec 19, 2023
Seaman previously unidentified, was buried in Hawaii.
Weekend storm dumps more than 4 inches of rain in North Central Florida
Dec 19, 2023
Multiple areas report minor flooding.
Alachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement
Dec 18, 2023
Teachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
DeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC
Dec 18, 2023
Donna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
Gainesville to open Cold Night Shelter Program with cold temps looming
Dec 18, 2023
Forecast projects four straight nights below 45 degrees.
Live Oak, Columbia County to receive rural infrastructure funds
Dec 18, 2023
DeSantis awards more than $25 million to 16 rural communities.
Derrick: Mainstreet launches membership, tax-deductible giving
Dec 18, 2023
Moves join Mainstreet to national movement.
Gainesville city manager warns of more budget cuts
Dec 15, 2023
Curry says city may not provide same support to local organizations.
Alachua County students sweep thespian competition
Dec 15, 2023
High school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
Dixie County collision kills 1 Old Town man, seriously injures 2
Dec 15, 2023
Three-vehicle incident occurs north of Cross City.
Gainesville Fire Rescue battles two Thursday blazes
Dec 15, 2023
Fires occur on NW 16th Street and NW 18th Street.
GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager
Dec 14, 2023
Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority
Dec 14, 2023
Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch
Dec 13, 2023
Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Alachua County Health Department issues rabies alert
Dec 13, 2023
Stay cat tests positive in area between Newberry and High Springs.
Florida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships
Dec 13, 2023
Funds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
Suwannee River Water Management renews permit to pump 1M gallons daily
Dec 12, 2023
Governing board issues final order based on administrative law judge recommendation.