Officials ban spectators at Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee and government officials in Japan agreed Thursday not to allow spectators at the Tokyo Olympics later this month. As the Olympic torch […]
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Officials ban spectators at Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee and government officials in Japan agreed Thursday not to allow spectators at the Tokyo Olympics later this month. As the Olympic torch […]
Health department warns of floodwater dangers
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has issued water usage guidelines and a warning about the risk of bacteria, viruses and displaced wildlife in […]
Falling tree traps Gilchrist sheriff’s deputy
As Tropical Storm Elsa plowed across North Florida, strong winds and saturated ground loosened trees, causing many to fall onto roadways across the area. In Gilchrist […]
Alachua, Columbia counties see less damage than expected
The eye of Tropical Storm Elsa maintained a northward trajectory and skirted Alachua and Columbia counties, but wind and heavy rains on already saturated ground sparked […]
BOCC turns solar plant away from Archer, again
It didn’t take long for the attorney representing Origis Energy to lay her trump card on the table at the Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) […]
Surfside death toll rises to 54
Search and rescue crews found 18 bodies Wednesday to bring the Surfside building collapse death toll to 54. Thursday marks two weeks since part of the […]
Officials urge residents to document Elsa damage
As Elsa sends rain bands through North Florida, state and local officials are calling on residents to stay safe and document any damage. By 8 a.m. […]
Hurricane Elsa zeros in on Cedar Key, Yankeetown
Tropical Storm Elsa returned to Category 1 hurricane status Tuesday evening with wind speeds climbing over 75 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. […]
GPD apprehends Gainesville bank robber
Update (8:30 p.m. Wednesday): GPD is crediting members of the community for the arrest of a man it says robbed the PNC Bank at 4340 Newberry […]
Here’s a list of Alachua County closures
Alachua County services, schools and businesses are closing Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Elsa, which is expected to make landfall Wednesday morning as a Category 1 storm. […]
Suwannee, Levy counties open public shelters
Suwannee and Levy counties are opening shelters for those who may not have a safe place to ride out Tropical Storm Elsa, which is expected to […]
Columbia County crash injures 3, shuts down I-75
An 18-year-old Orlando woman is in critical condition after a three-car accident that shut down I-75 for several hours Monday night. According to Florida Highway Patrol […]
DeSantis: Levy, Dixie, Citrus landfall targets for Elsa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday morning that a hurricane watch is now in effect for Florida’s west coast and that Tropical Storm Elsa is expected […]
Cedar Key preps for Elsa as Levy County activates Level 2
Cedar Key Fire and Rescue Chief Robert Robinson was transporting equipment from the station on Second Street Monday morning. Just across the street, employees of Anderson […]
Man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with authorities
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced that a man was shot after exchanging gunfire with deputies Monday, but authorities do not know whether the injury […]
County staff recommends exception for Archer solar plant
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is poised to approve a special exception application for a 50 megawatt solar facility in Archer. At a special […]
Alachua, Columbia counties prepare for Elsa
Update (9 p.m.): Monday afternoon Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded his Saturday executive order to include emergency declarations for, among others, Alachua, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist and Suwannee […]
GFR personnel return from Surfside deployment
The eight Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) specialists who deployed to Surfside last week returned safely on Sunday, GFR reported. The team […]
Levy County enters state of emergency
Update (8:15 a.m. Monday): Tropical Storm Elsa has slowed near Cuba, delaying its arrival in the area until at least Tuesday evening. David Peaton, Levy County […]
Crews demolish rest of Surfside condo building
Update (8 a.m. Monday): At about 10:30 p.m. Sunday evening emergency workers completed the demolition of the standing portion of the Champlain Towers South building. U.S. […]
Attorney general pauses federal executions
The Trump administration in 2019 resumed federal executions after a 16-year hiatus, but they have once again come to a halt. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland […]
Gun used in teen shooting reported stolen from Alachua
One of the firearms connected to the shooting of five teens at an American Legion hall in Gainesville on June 24 was reported stolen from a […]
Counties urge vigilance as Elsa veers toward Florida
Forecasters upgraded Tropical Storm Elsa into the first hurricane of the season early Friday. While Elsa’s potential path is still broad and its potential arrival not […]
Teen arrested for shooting 12-year-old
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has made an arrest in the case of a Gainesville 12-year-old who suffered multiple gunshot wounds earlier this week. The […]