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 […]
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Big Tech hits back at Florida social media law
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]