Questions about COVID-19 origins grow
May 27, 2021
Since early 2020, major news outlets and prominent scientists have dismissed the suggestion that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 originated in a laboratory, insisting it arose […]
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Questions about COVID-19 origins grow
Since early 2020, major news outlets and prominent scientists have dismissed the suggestion that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 originated in a laboratory, insisting it arose […]
GPD asks public for help finding murder suspect
May 27, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) searching for a suspect in the shooting death of a Gainesville man last weekend. A little after noon last Saturday, someone […]
Improved Poe Springs opens Saturday with new rates
May 26, 2021
Fresh sand in the volleyball courts, new ADA compliant sidewalks and a heightened 8-foot wide pathway leading to Poe Springs are some of the improvements visitors […]
Levy County plans church vaccine event as demand plummets
May 26, 2021
Levy County Emergency Management has announced a church vaccine event on Friday as demand for the COVID-19 shot has plummeted in the area. “I think most […]
Biden to meet with Putin in first trip abroad
May 26, 2021
President Joe Biden plans to make his first international trip as president in June. On the docket: Meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva. The […]
FDOH: COVID numbers trending in right direction
May 25, 2021
The pandemic numbers are all going in the right direction, according to the Alachua County Health Department. COVID-19 vaccinations are increasing and new cases and hospitalizations […]
Moderna says COVID-19 shot works for teens
May 25, 2021
Adolescents could have a second coronavirus vaccine option in the near future. Moderna said Tuesday its shots appeared 93 percent effective at protecting kids as young […]
Motorcyclist dies in East University accident
May 25, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) announced Tuesday that a motorcyclist died Sunday evening in an accident on East University Avenue. “While traveling west at a high-rate […]
FDOT lowers West University speed limit
May 25, 2021
Following an engineering analysis and speed study, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has lowered the speed limit from 30 to 25 miles per hour on […]
New weather stations serve up real-time info
May 25, 2021
Alachua County Emergency Management (ACEM) has installed three new WeatherSTEM stations funded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The newest stations are located in Archer, […]
BOCC to address natural resources protection code
May 24, 2021
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will address on Tuesday a natural resources code that will protect significant habitat, listed species habitat, strategic ecosystems and […]
New law allows Floridians to sue Big Tech over censorship
May 24, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday that a new law that aims to protect free speech and prevent online censorship “starts in Florida, but it’s […]
LCSO makes eight arrests in major drug bust
May 24, 2021
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently announced a major drug bust that resulted in eight arrests in Williston. According to LCSO Undersheriff Brett Beauchamp, the […]
No tax on concerts, movies, more July 1-7
May 22, 2021
In August Michael Buble is set to perform a concert in Jacksonville. Tickets start at $65 on Ticketmaster, but many fans won’t have to pay tax on […]
Florida nears 10 million vaccinated
May 21, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) reports that 9,916,161 individuals have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Florida as of May 21. As Florida enters its 23rd […]
Electric F-150 ignites buzz at local Ford dealerships
May 21, 2021
All it takes is $100 to reserve the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck. And just two days after the May 19 reveal, Ford confirmed […]
Bronson man dies in car crash
May 21, 2021
A 61-year-old Bronson man is dead and a 63-year-old Bronson woman is in critical condition after their SUV collided with a tractor truck at the corner […]
VA asks for input on health care system future
May 20, 2021
The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) announced today that it will hold three virtual listening sessions with stakeholders the second week of June to hear […]
Heartwood community homes to go on sale next month
May 20, 2021
The model home for the long-awaited Heartwood neighborhood has now complete and open for tours, the City of Gainesville reported this week. The new community in […]
ASO issues call for help locating missing child
May 20, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has issued a call for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Gainesville girl. “Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. needs your […]
House OKs Capitol riots commission
May 20, 2021
In a 252-175 vote, the House approved the formation of an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Even though most Republicans opposed the legislation, including […]
GPD arrests Gainesville man for child exploitation
May 19, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has announced the arrest of a Gainesville man on child exploitation charges. According to a GPD press release, members of the […]
SBAC gives go ahead to new charter school
May 19, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) has approved the application for a new charter school that will serve first through eighth graders. The decision came […]
Congress approves Asian hate crime bill
May 19, 2021
The House of Representatives has approved legislation targeting hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in a bipartisan, 364-62 vote. The bill aims to expedite the […]