Facebook to suspend Trump for two years
Jun 7, 2021
In early 2023, the Facebook will consider whether “the risk to public safety has receded” in deciding whether to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s account. Facebook […]
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Facebook to suspend Trump for two years
In early 2023, the Facebook will consider whether “the risk to public safety has receded” in deciding whether to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s account. Facebook […]
Barton pushes back on ineligible votes claim
Jun 4, 2021
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) Kim A. Barton released a Friday statement pushing back on a complaint filed with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement […]
Authorities identify Delia Young remains
Jun 4, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has announced the remains discovered Wednesday in northwest Alachua County were those of a girl who went missing last month. […]
Volunteers drop out of Tokyo Olympics
Jun 4, 2021
The summer games in Tokyo are fewer than 50 days away. But officials face an uphill climb as they prepare: 10,000 of 80,000 unpaid volunteers for […]
Petitions pressure Alachua County school district
Jun 4, 2021
Two growing petitions are roiling Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) as community members take aim at the superintendent and a school board member. More than 1,200 […]
U.S. announces vaccine sharing plan
Jun 4, 2021
The United States will donate 75 percent of its unused COVID-19 vaccines to other countries, the Biden administration has announced. Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President […]
Scooters coming to Gainesville on Monday
Jun 4, 2021
The City of Gainesville and UF are teaming up on a pilot program to allow city residents to rent electric scooters starting Monday. “We join cities […]
Big Tech hits back at Florida social media law
Jun 3, 2021
Two tech industry trade groups representing Twitter, Facebook, and other companies have filed a lawsuit against a Florida law regulating social media platforms. Republican Gov. Ron […]
White House blames Russians for cyberattack on meat producer
Jun 3, 2021
JBS, the world’s largest meat processing company, has resumed most production after a weekend ransomware attack. The company has not discussed whether it paid a ransom […]
Local watermelon harvest in full swing
Jun 3, 2021
Matt Jones jumps out of his pickup truck in the middle of 200 acres of watermelon vines and cuts loose a sweet, seedless melon. He slices […]
Manhunt continues in Gilchrist County
Jun 3, 2021
Multiple law enforcement agencies are engaged in a manhunt in Gilchrist County after an unidentified person fled authorities who were seeking two other wanted men. According […]
Friends of West End hijack BOCC meeting
Jun 2, 2021
The Friends of West End (FOWE) have been waiting for the right time to send their message to the Alachua Board of County Commission (BOCC). At […]
Human remains discovered in Alachua County
Jun 2, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is investigating a case of human remains found in northwest Alachua County on Wednesday. “It is with heavy heart that […]
Biden plans to expand legal immigration
Jun 2, 2021
The White House has drawn up a blueprint to make it easier for people to enter the United States. President Joe Biden will push for shorter, […]
Jobs, jobs, jobs: Alachua County openings top 10,000
Jun 1, 2021
Alachua County is starting the month of June with 10,792 job openings, according to data tracked by Greater Gainesville Chamber. “It’s one of those unprecedented times,” […]
Murder suspect surrenders to authorities
Jun 1, 2021
On Tuesday a wanted murder suspect turned himself in to authorities at the Alachua County Jail, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). A GPD press […]
Thousands flock to local springs, keep HSPD busy directing traffic
Jun 1, 2021
As the temperatures crept toward 90 degrees on Monday, High Springs Senior Police Officer Adam Joy held on to a cold drink as he tried to […]
Tulsa marks centennial of race massacre
May 31, 2021
On Tuesday, mourners will walk the same path along which the African American residents of Tulsa, Okla., fled an attack by an armed mob 100 years […]
Vets pay tribute at High Springs memorial
May 31, 2021
On Memorial Day morning, while the streets in High Springs were still quiet and the High Springs Fire Department was just pulling trucks out of the […]
West End advocates gear up for BOCC meeting
May 31, 2021
Homeowners around the closed West End Golf Course are mobilizing for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) special meeting on Tuesday, when commissioners are […]
Column: The big screen is worth the trip
May 29, 2021
More than a dozen movie titles are playing on all three Regal Cinemas in Gainesville as temperatures soar into the 90s this holiday weekend. It […]
Jobless claims keep tumbling
May 28, 2021
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, another pandemic low and a 9 percent fall from the week before. The unemployment […]
Women charged with homicide in case of missing teen
May 28, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has arrested two women in connection with a missing Gainesville girl authorities now believe was murdered. “[Investigators] searched all day […]
Alachua County issues burn ban
May 27, 2021
UPDATE (5:20 p.m.): Thursday afternoon Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief Harold Theus announced a countywide burn ban that will remain in effect through the Memorial Day […]