Art installations, fire station design on BOCC agenda
May 10, 2021
Three art installations valued at more than $30,000 each, a new look and design for Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) stations and community food projects are […]
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Art installations, fire station design on BOCC agenda
Three art installations valued at more than $30,000 each, a new look and design for Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) stations and community food projects are […]
Reinhart family thanks community, asks for privacy
May 9, 2021
The Reinhart family is asking for privacy and thanks the community for reaching out after the murder-suicide death of Paul Reinhart and his two boys Brody […]
UF Health Shands notifies patients of privacy breach
May 7, 2021
UF Health Shands announced Friday that it experienced a privacy breach involving more than 1,500 people. According to a Shands press release, officials have notified the […]
Tax package set to bring Florida new tax holidays
May 7, 2021
A tax relief package that includes back-to-school, disaster preparedness and Freedom Week tax holidays is poised to impact summer buying plans starting May 28. The Florida […]
DeSantis signs election changes into law
May 7, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis said a bill he signed on Thursday would help safeguard elections in part by strengthening voter ID requirements for mail-in ballots. He noted […]
Studies: Vaccine works against mutated coronaviruses
May 7, 2021
For months the world has watched with angst as coronavirus mutations have driven infection spikes in numerous countries around the world. But new research published this […]
Gainesville commission swears in two members
May 6, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission on Tuesday swore in its newest commissioner, Desmon Duncan-Walker, as well as swearing in the recently re-elected Commissioner Gail Johnson to her […]
Attempted murder suspect held on $1 million bond
May 6, 2021
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is holding a Lake City man on more than $1 million bond in connection with a shooting last month. According to […]
U.S. Treasury issues debt warning
May 6, 2021
Officials with the Treasury Department on Wednesday said they will employ bookkeeping maneuvers to avoid an unprecedented default on the $28 trillion national debt this summer. […]
Emotions run high at school board meeting
May 5, 2021
Last night’s School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting started on a positive note with a recognition of local teachers and employees. “Alachua County Public Schools […]
Facebook’s “Supreme Court” backs Trump suspension
May 5, 2021
On Wednesday, Facebook’s semi-independent oversight board said suspending President Donald Trump’s account was justified but the company did it in an irresponsible way. Facebook banned Trump […]
County officials planning vaccine clinics for ages 12+
May 5, 2021
Superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Carlee Simon announced Tuesday night that the school district expects to expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include students age […]
U.S. birth rate hits record low
May 5, 2021
The number of births across the United States fell by 4 percent last year to 1.64 births per woman—the lowest number on record. The report released Wednesday by […]
Murder-suicide leaves three dead in Dixie County
May 4, 2021
An apparently murder-suicide has left a man and his two sons dead, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO). Early Tuesday morning deputies responded to […]
U.S. nears approval of Pfizer shots for teens
May 4, 2021
As officials hope to reduce coronavirus cases and reopen schools in the fall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize Pfizer’s vaccine for […]
Speed tables coming to West University
May 3, 2021
The next phase of work to address traffic on West University Avenue is set to start Tuesday morning as the Florida Department of Transportation begins installing […]
FWC issues notice to appear for men who dragged shark
May 3, 2021
Two people will appear before the Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission accused of killing a tiger shark that was dragged up the Chassahowitzka River in […]
Alachua County plans walk-up vaccine clinics starting Tuesday
May 3, 2021
A month after Gov. Ron DeSantis opened up COVID-19 vaccine access to any adult in the state, the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has […]
DeSantis ends local COVID-19 emergency orders
May 3, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis used executive action to ban vaccine passports and end all local COVID-19 emergency orders on Monday. “We are no longer in a state […]
Thieves strike Arbor Greens neighborhood
May 3, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects for the theft of two vehicles and multiple break-ins of cars at the Arbor Greens development in […]
Two people die in fiery crash on West University
May 2, 2021
A driver and passenger died in an Saturday morning crash on West University, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). GPD said the vehicle was traveling […]
High Springs police nab pharmacy robbery suspect
Apr 30, 2021
The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) announced the arrest of the man investigators say is responsible for robbing Caring Pharmacy twice in less than a year. […]
Here’s the scoop on the Westgate Publix closing
Apr 30, 2021
Shoppers who frequent Publix supermarket at Westgate Plaza in Gainesville will need to shop at other locations after 7 p.m. Saturday (May 1). Publix is closing […]
U.S. economy shows more signs of strength
Apr 30, 2021
New jobless benefits claims fell last week by 13,000 to just over 550,000—the lowest level since the start of the pandemic. The government said Thursday that […]