BOCC pushes back West End consideration
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has pushed back a planned discussion of the West End Golf development plan after the developer requested a […]
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BOCC pushes back West End consideration
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has pushed back a planned discussion of the West End Golf development plan after the developer requested a […]
Judge says pandemic border rule must stay for now
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) enacted Title 42 in March 2020 to prevent migrants from carrying COVID-19 into the United States. The rule […]
Drummond Community Bank acquired in $173M merger
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida has announced its acquisition of Drummond Community Bank in a merger that is valued at $173.2 million. Based in Chiefland, Drummond […]
GRU, non-profit team up for electric bill help
A local organization will address a growing need for energy bill assistance with a two-day outreach event at Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU’s) administrative offices. The Central […]
ACPS accidentally sends active shooter text
A series of Alachua County Public School (ACPS) test texts warning of an “active shooter alert” sent out on Thursday morning were mistakenly sent to all […]
SRWMD recommends $4.8M for Archer project
The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has recommended state funding for a handful of projects, including a $4.8 million water improvement project in Archer. The […]
Hawthorne, county discuss wastewater project
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a joint meeting with the Hawthorne City Commission on Tuesday evening to discuss local priorities like wastewater […]
Gainesville commission cancels Thursday meeting
The City of Gainesville has canceled Thursday’s regular meeting after three commissioners tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of last week. The city canceled six […]
Semi, SUV collision claims Branford woman
A Branford woman died Wednesday morning when she ran through a stop sign on County Road 248 and collided with a tractor-trailer. According to a Florida […]
FDA authorizes booster for ages 5-11
The Food and Drug Administration is allowing a third shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for healthy elementary-age kids at least five months after their last dose. The […]
State Attorney announces voter education program
State Attorney Brian Kramer and six North Florida county Supervisors of Elections have announced a joint program to help restore voting rights to convicted felons. The […]
More residential gunfire hits Lake City
The Lake City Police Department (LCPD) responded to gunfire at a residence around NW Galloway Place at 10:02 p.m. on Monday. According to an LCPD press […]
Gainesville cancels meetings for COVID precaution
The City of Gainesville has canceled six meetings this week after the mayor and two commissioners tested positive for COVID-19. City Manager Cynthia Curry sent an […]
Alford resigns from Alachua County commission
Alachua County Commissioner Mary Alford resigned on Monday in a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, citing a challenging few years and recent family deaths. The resignation […]
High Springs OKs 120-unit development agreement
The High Springs City Commission approved a development agreement and zoning change for a new 120-lot development off of US Highway 441 that looks to increase […]
Florida gas jump leads nation
The national average price per gallon set record highs this past week with Florida seeing the largest jump at 29 cents over last week. According to […]
Task force: Tree canopy darkens parts of city
A task force report, originally prompted by pedestrian traffic deaths along University Avenue, has driven the Gainesville City Commission to consider changes to its codes regulating […]
Marion County crash kills 1, injures 3
On Friday afternoon, a collision south of Williston along County Road 326 near NW 160th Avenue killed one person and injured three others. According to a […]
Commission wants course change for bus routes
The Gainesville City Commission is going back to Santa Fe College to request more money to increase frequency on a proposed new route that would go […]
Poe isolating after contracting COVID-19
Update (10:50 a.m. Saturday): In a Friday night Facebook post, Gainesville City Commissioner David Arreola also disclosed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “I feel […]
High Springs votes on premium pay, water meters
The High Springs Commission convened Thursday for its regular meeting and discussed water infrastructure improvements, premium employee pay and Alachua County’s new ballot initiative. Here are […]
Gainesville pares back Election Day holiday
A half-million-dollar cost estimate prompted the Gainesville City Commission to revise an earlier directive to turn election days into city holidays. City staff had come back […]
Motorcyclist dies in Bradford County accident
A DeLeon Springs man died after he drove his BMW motorcycle into a ditch and crashed while exiting US Highway 301 in Bradford County on Thursday. […]
AC Tax Collector’s Office earns Sterling Award
The Alachua County Tax Collector’s Office received the 2022 Governor’s Sterling Award for the first time. The Florida Sterling Council, partnering with the Georgia Oglethorpe Award, […]