NWS: Severe storm warning issued for Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe storm warning for North Central Florida starting late Thursday morning. According to a report released from the Jacksonville […]
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NWS: Severe storm warning issued for Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe storm warning for North Central Florida starting late Thursday morning. According to a report released from the Jacksonville […]
1 teen killed, 1 injured in Lake City shooting
A Lake City teenager died from a gunshot wound at Cedar Park Apartments Wednesday night. Lake City police officers responded to the apartments at 9:54 p.m. […]
Lake City police chief resigns
Lake City Police Chief Argatha Gilmore tendered her resignation on Tuesday with the interim city manager after 12 years of service. Her last day will be […]
State finally reveals sanction amount for ACPS
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has levied sanctions equal to both the salaries of Alachua County School Board members and the corresponding amount the federal […]
Eastside student arrested following bomb threat
An Eastside High School student was arrested Tuesday evening after posting a false report on Instagram that morning. Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) detectives took Carlisha […]
Commission, utility board discuss climate officer
The Gainesville City Commission met Tuesday with the Utility Advisory Board (UAB) to discuss community engagement on the board’s new utility and energy policy and the […]
County vaccination incentive falls short of goal
The Alachua County vaccination rate against COVID-19 has fallen short of a goal that instigated a gift card incentive program two months ago. In August, the […]
Commission candidates grab endorsements, funds
Election yard signs now dot Gainesville yards and radio ads pump out information about candidates as the Nov. 16 special election nears. Voters will turn out […]
Newberry commercial growth moves ahead
The Newberry City Commission made a move on Monday night that opens the door for more than 18 acres of agricultural property along Newberry Road to […]
Moderna takes next step toward vaccinating kids
Moderna announced Monday that it will submit interim data to federal regulators to support its bid to become the next COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use in children. The […]
Facebook Papers: Whistleblower concerns widespread
Coalitions of American and European newspapers collaborated to access and release thousands of internal documents leaked by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen. News outlets began to publish […]
Florida ties for highest gas jump nationwide
Florida gas prices rose 14 cents in the last week, tying North Carolina for the largest jumps nationwide, according to Monday’s AAA report. Florida’s average stands […]
BOCC to talk climate action plan, tax roll adjustments
Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network, Inc. will present the local impact that COVID-19 has had on the number of incidents of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) which […]
Book enthusiasts line the block in GNV
Armed with boxes, chairs, blankets and breakfast, bibliophiles mean business when it comes to the Friends of the Library book sale and lined entire city blocks […]
1 dead, 2 injured in Columbia County accident
A 22-year-old Louisiana man died and two others were injured in a Friday afternoon traffic accident in south Columbia County. According to a Florida Highway Patrol […]
Judge to decide on mask rule challenge in 2 weeks
Administrative law judge Brian Newman will decide the fate of a challenge to a health department COVID-19 rule on Nov. 5. After two days of listening […]
Gainesville: Switch trash cart and save some cash
The City of Gainesville will implement a new program that could save some residential trash customers between $72-$90 a year in fees. The City Commission on […]
GNV commission approves 62nd Blvd. extension
The Gainesville City Commission started down a long road on Thursday that will end with the extension of SW 62nd Boulevard in the fall of 2024. […]
GNV seeks funding for University, 13th changes
The Gainesville City Commission voted unanimously Thursday to move forward to find funding for the design phase to make portions of West University Avenue and 13th […]
Tips for navigating a Gator-less Saturday
With the Gators football team off this weekend, organizations around Gainesville are stepping up to fill your Saturday, meaning residents may need to make some tough […]
Gainesville approves contracts for interim manager, attorney
The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday approved a $250,000 annual contract for the interim city manager and a $197,000 annual contract for the interim city attorney. […]
DeSantis calls special session to battle mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday he will call a special session of the Florida Legislature to provide protections for employees threatened with job loss due to […]
White House plans COVID shots for 28 million kids
On Wednesday the Biden administration unveiled plans to administer COVID-19 vaccines to some 28 million children ages 5 to 11 when it becomes available to them. […]
GNV commission to tackle traffic, trash, contracts
The Gainesville City Commission will hold its regular meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday at City Hall. This will be its first regular meeting since the […]