Alachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms
Jan 7, 2025
Incumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
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Alachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms
Incumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
School board, city of Alachua file motions to dismiss negligence lawsuit
Jan 7, 2025
Lawsuit based on sexual harassment accusations against baseball coach.
LCSO Finance Director fired after credit card statement irregularities found
Jan 7, 2025
Termination occurred on Monday.
Dive teams locate missing kayaker in Lake Santa Fe
Jan 7, 2025
FWC uses sonar equipment to locate victim.
Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session
Jan 7, 2025
Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Gainesville influencer discharged from Shands after rattlesnake bite
Jan 7, 2025
88 vials of antivenom used in David Humphlett ties record high.
Oak View Middle School classrooms without heat
Jan 7, 2025
Parts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
Ingle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents
Jan 6, 2025
Commissioners highlight future priorities.
Explosions leads to Lake City man’s arrest
Jan 6, 2025
Suspect apprehended after throwing chemical compounds inside plastic bottles into neighboring yard.
Firefighters extinguish blaze on 8th floor at Nine31 Apartments
Jan 6, 2025
A fire at Nine31 Apartments in Gainesville was extinguished by firefighters and the building’s sprinkler system early Monday morning. According to an Alachua County Fire Rescue […]
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program
Jan 6, 2025
Temperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit Monday through Wednesday nights.
Armed felon arrested after standoff in Bradford County
Jan 6, 2025
Multiple law enforcement agencies help nab fugitive.
U.S. surgeon general links alcohol consumption with cancer
Jan 6, 2025
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Friday issued an advisory warning Americans that drinking alcohol could increase their risk of developing cancer. Alcohol is the third leading preventable […]
DeSantis reappoints two UF Board of Trustees members
Jan 3, 2025
Patel, Cole are both currently on the board.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years
Jan 3, 2025
Art Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
Car crashes into utility pole, kills Lake City couple
Jan 3, 2025
Single-vehicle accident occurs Thursday afternoon on SW Baya Drive.
Firefighters contain residential house fire on SW 57th Road
Jan 3, 2025
No injuries reported as blaze destroys structure.
Alachua County Fire Rescue adds new equipment to arsenal
Jan 3, 2025
Department acquires new items for firefighter safety and efficiency.
Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Jan 2, 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
GRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities
Jan 2, 2025
Gainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
Law enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe
Jan 2, 2025
Abandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
Gainesville man charged with stalking, planning attack on pro-Israel group
Jan 2, 2025
Man traveled to Plantation with multiple guns, ammunition.
Florida delays enforcing law on social media for minors
Jan 2, 2025
Law requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
New year brings 10 new state laws in effect
Jan 1, 2025
Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.