COVID-19 positivity rate doubles in Alachua County
Dec 27, 2021
It’s been one year since COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Florida, but the virus variants continue to move at a fast pace, causing the positivity rate in […]
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COVID-19 positivity rate doubles in Alachua County
It’s been one year since COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Florida, but the virus variants continue to move at a fast pace, causing the positivity rate in […]
Canceled flights disrupt holiday travel
Dec 27, 2021
Many travelers found themselves stranded in airports over the weekend as one word repeatedly appeared on airport video screens—“canceled.” Airlines scrubbed more than 700 flights on […]
What does omicron mean for future of pandemic?
Dec 25, 2021
The omicron variant of the coronavirus went from its first appearance in South Africa in mid-November to the strain responsible for at least 73 percent of all U.S. […]
GNV, county promote tree, electronics recycling
Dec 24, 2021
Alachua County and the City of Gainesville are promoting recycling this holiday season, but there are specific items that can be submitted. According to a city […]
WHO advises against blanket COVID-19 boosters
Dec 23, 2021
The World Health Organization’s director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned on Wednesday that vaccine booster programs could prolong the COVID-19 pandemic. Tedros said the programs divert supplies […]
Consumer prices climb at record rates
Dec 23, 2021
The U.S. Commerce Department reported on Thursday that consumer prices have risen 5.7 percent over the past year. That’s the fastest pace in 39 years. How […]
Biden extends student loan payment freeze
Dec 22, 2021
More than 36 million Americans who have student loans that are held by the federal government will have until May 1 to resume paying them off. […]
Levy BOCC asks DeSantis to nix turnpike extension
Dec 22, 2021
A proposed blue line that represents a turnpike extension that would run through Levy County is sparking a strong reaction from the Levy County Board of […]
U.S. population growth falls to new low
Dec 22, 2021
U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic. New figures released Tuesday showed that the United States […]
Donor gives $75k to move former slave’s home
Dec 21, 2021
When the Saltzgiver family first moved to their 10-acre country lot in Newberry 20 years ago, there was a double-wide trailer and a tiny wood house […]
Meeks and Meeks head up Levy BOCC
Dec 21, 2021
No sooner did Commissioner Lilly Rooks (District 4) of the Levy County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) nominate Vice Chair Rock Meeks (District 2) when Commissioner […]
Gas demand surges while prices slightly dip
Dec 21, 2021
Gasoline demand surged last week, buoyed by increased pre-holiday consumer confidence. But fears of the COVID-19 omicron variant’s economic impact may threaten future global oil consumption. […]
Blood donors receive gift card over holiday season
Dec 21, 2021
LifeSouth Blood Donation Centers is encouraging locals to give blood during the holiday season as supply shortage remains. From now until Jan. 2, all donors will […]
Data show boosters may protect against omicron
Dec 21, 2021
Moderna said Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the omicron variant. Lab tests showed the half-dose booster shot increased […]
Alachua pays off two debts, sees higher funds
Dec 21, 2021
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the City of Alachua has paid off two debt issues, one of which started in the early 2000s. Rob Bonetti, director […]
North Florida braces for new COVID surge
Dec 20, 2021
Local COVID-19 cases started rising last week, leading local health officials to believe another pandemic wave may be developing. According to UF Health Shands CEO Ed […]
West End owner racks up $36k in tree fines
Dec 20, 2021
Two dead pine trees in close vicinity to homes along the former West End Golf property were removed this week after accruing months of daily code […]
Cold front moving into Alachua, Marion counties
Dec 20, 2021
Severe thunderstorms could hit the area Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville. The service said in a release that the chance of these […]
Appeals court reinstates business vaccine mandate
Dec 20, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has the authority to impose COVID-19 vaccine-or-test requirements on U.S. workplaces, a three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit […]
3 fatal accidents hit area overnight
Dec 18, 2021
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported three fatal accidents in North Central Florida overnight. The first occurred around 7 p.m. in Columbia County. For unknown reasons, a […]
UF facing added scrutiny over academic freedom
Dec 17, 2021
The organization that accredits the University of Florida will visit in the spring to investigate claims that the school is not protecting the academic freedom of […]
ACSO: Man kills self as deputies serve warrants
Dec 17, 2021
A Gainesville man shot and killed himself after Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies attempted to serve two active warrants Friday morning at the Oaks Condominiums. […]
Bicyclist hit on 13th Street, driver flees
Dec 17, 2021
A bicyclist sustained serious injuries after getting hit by a vehicle Wednesday night around 7:06 p.m. near the intersection of NW 13th Street and NW 16th […]
UF grad’s springs film garners an Emmy
Dec 17, 2021
Documentary filmmaker Oscar Corral’s film “The Fellowship of the Springs” has earned an Emmy award and will soon be on screens again in North Florida. Corral […]