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 […]
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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 […]
FDA to authorize “mix-and-match” booster shots
A U.S. health official said the government is preparing to ease some requirements this week as it continues to deliberate COVID-19 boosters. While original guidance said […]
City commission allocates slice of ARP funding
The Gainesville City Commission approved a $9.9 million piece of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds at a special meeting on Tuesday, leaving the rest of […]
SBAC moves ahead with redistricting
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted unanimously Tuesday night to move forward with a redistricting effort using 2020 Census data. The board has failed […]
GPD announces gun buyback program
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) on Tuesday announced plans to hold a community gun buyback program on Saturday, Oct. 30. The event will run from 10 […]
Driver dies in collision near Fort White
A two-vehicle collision east of Fort White resulted in a fatality Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said in a report that a 37-year-old Bell […]
Alachua County disables comments on social media
Social media sites for Alachua County no longer allow followers to post comments as of Oct. 15. The announcement for the new policy was published on […]
Dead West End trees may rack up thousands in fines
A dead pine tree on the West End Golf property in Newberry could cost the owner thousands of dollars in code violation fines. During the Oct. […]
By the numbers: Breaking down 17 ACPS bomb hoaxes
Nine days into the new school year, early on a Thursday afternoon, Buchholz High School received a bomb threat. It was Aug. 19. Alachua County Sheriff’s […]
Unity Park to officially open
Unity Park will hold its official opening ceremony on Saturday as Gainesville’s newest neighborhood park, just under a year from when construction started. After a dedication […]
CCSO searches for missing teen
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reported 16-year-old Dylan Perrault missing on Sunday. The Keystone Heights teenager was last seen at Keystone Beach wearing a black […]
Simon blasts sanctions as ‘exercise of futility’
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Superintendent Carlee Simon insisted the district is in compliance with mask rules and dismissed sanctions as futile in a Thursday letter […]
New 10-digit dialing required after Oct. 24
Starting Sunday, Oct. 24, callers will be required to add the area code in order to complete their phone calls. The new 10-digit dialing is due […]
FDA advisers recommend Moderna booster for some
Seniors older than 65, adults with health problems, and adults in high-risk jobs or living situations should receive a Moderna COVID-19 booster six months after their initial […]
Rep. Dunn calls for natural immunity recognition
U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn and 13 other Republicans this week sent a letter to White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials calling […]
Social Security benefits to get monthly boost
A current inflation spike will provide a 5.9 percent increase in Social Security payments for retirees in 2022. The cost of living adjustment will increase the typical […]
Lake Butler woman dies in collision with truck
A 26-year-old Lake Butler woman died Wednesday afternoon near LaCrosse when she collided with a tractor trailer. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, the […]
Former SBAC member McGraw sues DeSantis, opponent
Former Alachua County School Board member Diyonne McGraw filed a lawsuit on Sunday demanding a jury trial against Gov. Ron DeSantis and two others for violating […]
Judge requests info in Gainesville vaccine case
The judge overseeing the lawsuit involving the Gainesville employee vaccine mandate has ordered attorneys for the city and the plaintiffs to provide her with additional information […]
U.S. to reopen borders for vaccinated visitors
Nonessential travel will resume next month at the U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico after a 19-month halt. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States […]
Record number of workers leaving jobs
A new Labor Department survey showed 4.3 million American workers quit their jobs in August, accounting for nearly 3 percent of the total workforce. The number […]
LCPD finds body, starts homicide investigation
Update (10/16/21): The Lake City Police Department identified the deceased person as Timothy Drew McGaffick, a 74-year-old white male. The department has notified his next of […]