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. […]
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High Springs police nab pharmacy robbery suspect
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 […]
Gator nation remembers superfan Stumpy Harris
Apr 29, 2021
Last fall UF alumnus Stumpy Harris donated two classic cars to Gator Boosters for auction. “If you’re a car enthusiast, and ALL FOR THE #GATORS, this […]
ASO searching for Gainesville man
Apr 29, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. According to the ASO, the wife of 48-year-old David Eric […]
Biden pitches Congress on spending plans
Apr 29, 2021
Due to pandemic safety measures, President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress had 200 attendees instead of a packed chamber of 1,600. […]
Alachua County projects $10 million in hotel revenue for April
Apr 28, 2021
Springs visitors, construction workers and graduation weekends are contributors to Alachua County’s average hotel room bookings of more than 4,000 rooms on Friday and Saturday nights. […]
Newberry requests rural highway improvement program
Apr 28, 2021
Sixty years after his grandfather received a certificate of appreciation for donating land for the construction of CR 337 in Newberry, Mayor Jordan Marlowe and the […]
CDC loosens mask guidelines
Apr 28, 2021
Americans who have received a COVID-19 vaccine don’t need to wear face coverings outside unless they are in large crowds, according to new government guidelines. The […]
One dead, three injured in Levy County crash
Apr 27, 2021
Update: According to FHP spokesman Patrick Riordan, emergency responders transported all three injured persons to UF Health Shands for treatment. The 22-year-old truck driver was airlifted […]
Vaccine access goes on-demand in Alachua County
Apr 27, 2021
For months local residents have battled busy signals, missed call-backs and competing registration systems while trying to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. Now, for residents of […]
U.S. Census: Florida to add congressional seat
Apr 27, 2021
Florida is one of six states that will receive at least one new congressional seat based on preliminary U.S. Census data released Monday. The data show […]
BOCC to address sports center, scenic highway
Apr 27, 2021
As the Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) sets up authorization for future meetings with adjacent counties, it will tackle a full agenda at the April […]
Mazon takes new seat, Marlowe and Marden swear in again
Apr 26, 2021
The City of Newberry conducted a swearing-in ceremony on Monday with new Commissioner Tony Mazon taking his seat for the first time. Mayor Jordan Marlowe […]
CrabFest organizer holds small protest after event canceled
Apr 26, 2021
About 50 people gathered for a protest in Williston on Saturday after back-and-forth between the CrabFest organizer and local authorities. “I am protesting in the City […]
Newberry to fund report for multi-city wastewater plant
Apr 26, 2021
The City of Newberry will fund a $50,000 report on behalf of multiple cities in an effort to move forward the exploration of a regional wastewater […]
U.S. again allows Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
Apr 26, 2021
After a brief pause, American health authorities have again permitted distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. U.S. health agencies said […]
Three vaccine pop-up sites set for Levy County
Apr 26, 2021
Levy County Emergency Management has announced three vaccine pop-up sites are scheduled this week in Bronson, Chiefland and Cedar Key. The three walk-up clinics come on […]
ACPS makes masks optional for 2021-22 school year
Apr 25, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is immediately relaxing its pandemic protocols and will make masks optional in the 2021-22 school year, according to guidance the district […]
GPD seeks help locating sex offender
Apr 23, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has put out a request for public assistance locating a Gainesville man it says committed sexual battery. Ramon Demosthenes Adams, 42, […]
State drops case against Gainesville daycare owner
Apr 23, 2021
This week the state dropped its case against a Gainesville daycare owner whom authorities arrested in February for allegedly not reporting child abuse. On Feb. 11 […]
Walk-up vaccine clinics set for Gainesville, High Springs
Apr 22, 2021
The Alachua County health department has scheduled three walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Friday in Gainesville and High Springs. Each location is offering the Pfizer […]
CrabFest organizer calls for protest after injunction
Apr 22, 2021
On Thursday CrabFest organizer Keniuel Gates continued to call on supporters to show up for a Saturday protest, a day after a state circuit court granted […]
Levy County’s injunction against CrabFest organizer granted
Apr 21, 2021
Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge Craig DeThomasis granted an injunction to Levy County on Wednesday ordering that the annual CrabFest organizer cease from planning and holding the […]