LCSO searches for probation violator
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is searching for a suspect who recently cut off his ankle monitor device. LCSO reported Monday morning that Steven D. […]
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LCSO searches for probation violator
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is searching for a suspect who recently cut off his ankle monitor device. LCSO reported Monday morning that Steven D. […]
Man dies after shooting at Alachua block party
A 19-year-old Gainesville man died after being shot at a block party in Alachua early Sunday morning. According to the Alachua Police Department (APD), homicide occurred […]
DeSantis names four Santa Fe College trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed four members to the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees on Friday evening―Carrie Lee, Emery Gainey, Lisa Prevatt and Robert Woody. […]
Blank check: Merritt Island Christian writes off Ocala St. John Lutheran 48-0
Dominating defense was the calling card of Merritt Island Christian on Friday as it blanked Ocala St. John Lutheran 48-0 during this Florida football game. Both […]
Trenton Riverside Christian engulfs St. Petersburg Canterbury in flames 36-8
Trenton Riverside Christian painted a masterpiece of offensive football all over the canvas of St. Petersburg Canterbury’s defense for a 36-8 win on October 8 in […]
Ocala Trinity Catholic bounces Fort Myers Bishop Verot in up-and-down tilt 49-26
Ocala Trinity Catholic stormed to a first quarter lead and cruised to a 49-26 win over Fort Myers Bishop Verot in a Florida high school football […]
Lake City Columbia pockets solid victory over Jacksonville Riverside 28-26
Lake City Columbia topped Jacksonville Riverside 28-26 in a tough tilt in a Florida high school football matchup. The Tigers avoided the brakes and shifted into […]
New monoclonal site arrives in Gilchrist County
The Florida Department of Health opened a new monoclonal antibody site at the Suwannee River Fairgrounds in Gilchrist County, according to a Levy County Emergency Management […]
1 teen dead, 4 injured in Lake City accident
Five Lake City teenagers were involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident Thursday night that resulted in one fatality. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, around […]
Over and out: Ocala Christian punches through Land O’Lakes Academy At The Lakes 58-7
Ocala Christian controlled the scoreboard and the game in a sound 58-7 victory over Land O’Lakes Academy At The Lakes in Florida high school football action […]
Fernandina Beach pockets narrow victory over Alachua Santa Fe 31-28
Early action on the scoreboard pushed Fernandina Beach to the front, and it stayed there to fend off Alachua Santa Fe 31-28 in Florida high school […]
Gainesville files new motion over vaccine mandate
Even though the Gainesville City Commission voted to reconsider its vaccine mandate, the court battle between Gainesville and more than 200 of its employees has reheated […]
State gives SBAC 48 hours to comply on masks
In the face of increasing sanctions, eight Florida school district superintendents told the State Board of Education (SBOE) they will continue to act in the best […]
Alachua school district joins fight against DOH rule
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has joined five other school districts in asking a court to deem the recent Department of Health emergency rule invalid. According […]
SBAC disagreement emerges over Simon contract
Two School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) members disagree with their own attorney’s opinion that Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon is qualified to hold her position. The […]
ACSO arrests eschool student in Eastside bomb hoax
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies arrested a Gainesville eSchool student Wednesday afternoon in connection with this morning’s Eastside High School bomb threat. Reginal Copeland, 16, […]
Starke Fire Rescue gains grant, buys equipment
Starke Fire Rescue (SFR) will buy new waterproof extrication tools with a $33,180 grant received from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation on Tuesday. The new […]
ACSO arrests Eastside bomb threat suspects
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) arrested an Eastside High School student Wednesday morning in connection with two of the three recent false bomb threats at […]
Single car accident claims Newberry teen’s life
A single-car accident along State Road 26 west of Melrose led to a Newberry teenager’s death early-morning Wednesday. The Florida Highway Patrol reported a 19-year-old man […]
SBAC adjusts mask policy for high schoolers
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted Tuesday to extend universal masking for elementary and middle school students while lifting the medical opt-out requirement for […]
Update: Suspect shot by police in jail
D’armani Ward, 20, who opened fire on Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officers Tuesday afternoon was booked into the Alachua County Jail on multiple charges. Gainesville Police […]
BOCC wants bigger buffers for solar facilities
Bigger buffers and more tree canopy are two ways that the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) are addressing concerns about future solar facilities. County […]
NIH director announces resignation
On Tuesday National Institutes of Health (NIH) director Francis Collins announced he will step down from his position by the end of the year. Collins, 71, […]
GPD arrests second GHS bomb threat suspect
Gainesville Police Department (GPD) detectives arrested a second Gainesville High School student Tuesday in connection with the GHS bomb threats received Monday and last Friday. GPD […]