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 […]
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Motorcyclist dies in East University accident
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 […]
Got kids? Look for mailbox money.
May 18, 2021
Most American families with children can expect to see a monthly bump in their bank accounts starting July 15. The Treasury Department announced almost 88 percent […]
Local leaders tout shuttered homeless encampment
May 18, 2021
Two years ago this month Alachua County and city commissioners unanimously voted to close Dignity Village, a 25-acre homeless encampment in east Gainesville. That proved easier […]
FDOH issues rabies alert for Northeast Gainesville
May 17, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County has issued a rabies alert for Northeast Gainesville in the Ironwood Golf Club area. According to the […]
Community invited to memorial for Reinhart boys
May 17, 2021
Tribute videos and remarks from guest speakers will be presented on Monday starting at 6 p.m. at a memorial event for Rex and Brody Reinhart. The […]
Fuel truck drivers pulling all-nighters to replenish supply
May 14, 2021
Just before midnight on Thursday at the Shell gas station in Jonesville, 8,800 gallons of fuel were being transferred to the underground fuel tanks. The Jacksonville-based […]
Blalock settles in as new Alachua commissioner
May 14, 2021
There was a changing of the guard on the Alachua City Commission on May 10. After 12 years of serving on the commission, Commissioner Gary Hardacre […]
U.S. inflation surges upward in April
May 13, 2021
U.S. consumer prices for goods and services in April jumped 0.8 percent, the biggest monthly gain in more than a decade. Compared to a year ago, […]