Cammack backs Trump in historic impeachment vote
Jan 13, 2021
Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Gainesville, voted against impeaching President Donald Trump on Wednesday, but 10 of her House GOP colleagues and all Democrats still made him the […]
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Cammack backs Trump in historic impeachment vote
Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Gainesville, voted against impeaching President Donald Trump on Wednesday, but 10 of her House GOP colleagues and all Democrats still made him the […]
Alachua County school district unveils new COVID dashboard
Jan 13, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools families, students, staff and the general public will have easier access to more detailed data on COVID-19 cases in schools thanks to […]
Gainesville comedian set to join Jason Mewes tour
Jan 13, 2021
Comedian A.J. Wilkerson is driving on a highway heading north in his live-in van that he nicknamed “Bindi” (after Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s daughter) for yet […]
Security forces guard against inauguration threats
Jan 13, 2021
A 12-day state of emergency begins in Washington today as rumors and threats of insurrection swirl around President-elect Joe Biden’s swearing-in. U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Penn., […]
DOH: Answer our calls if you want vaccine
Jan 13, 2021
The Alachua County Health Department (DOH) has reported that phone calls to residents who signed up for a COVID-19 vaccine are going unanswered at an alarming […]
U.S. House moves toward impeaching Trump
Jan 13, 2021
Overnight the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives approved a resolution asking Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, declaring that the president is no longer […]
Authorities arrest man suspected of robbery spree
Jan 12, 2021
Today the Gainesville Police Department (GDP) and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASCO) announced they made an arrest in an investigation into a string of robberies […]
Trump-branded manatee sparks investigation, reward offer
Jan 12, 2021
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Center for Biological Diversity has announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in an incident involving a threatened Florida […]
DeSantis makes rounds, touts drive-thru and Publix vaccines sites
Jan 12, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ strategy for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout remains “seniors first.” On Tuesday, DeSantis held a press conference at The Villages, where he doubled down […]
High Springs residents make switch from septic to sewer
Jan 12, 2021
LIVE OAK, FLA.—Residents of High Springs know their local springs are not only some of Florida’s greatest natural resources but are also vital to the local […]
Firefighters battle blaze at Gainesville pool store
Jan 11, 2021
At 7:29 p.m. Monday night Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a commercial building fire at 4404 NW 13th St. First arriving crews from station 5 found […]
U.S. breaks daily COVID-19 deaths record
Jan 11, 2021
For the first time, the United States reported more than 4,000 deaths from the coronavirus in a single day. That’s more than double the average daily […]
Newberry shooting suspect held on $500,000 bond
Jan 11, 2021
A Gainesville man is being held at the Alachua County Jail on two counts of attempted murder after a Sunday afternoon shooting incident in Newberry. According […]
Girl Scouts get creative during annual cookie campaign
Jan 11, 2021
Emma Thomas, 7, is a member of Girl Scout Troop 2315 in Newberry and she has a business plan for selling cookies during a pandemic. Step […]
Alachua BOCC hybrid evening meeting includes COVID-19 update
Jan 11, 2021
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid regular meeting at 5:01 p.m. Tuesday and the daytime portion of the meeting has […]
COVID gives assistant coach an opportunity
Jan 11, 2021
At the recent Florida Get Down Holiday Showcase at St. Francis Catholic Academy in Gainesville, the host team was without head coach Isaac Selva. Selva had […]
Two people shot at Newberry park
Jan 10, 2021
Alachua County Sheriff deputies have two suspects in custody after two people were shot at a park in Newberry Sunday afternoon. The shooting occurred around 12:30 […]
Queen of Peace Academy continues to keep COVID-19 at bay
Jan 9, 2021
Newberry High School reports a total of 58 cases of COVID-19 among staff and students since Aug. 17. Buchholz High School reports 87. Foster Elementary reports […]
County adds vaccine data to COVID-19 recovery dashboard
Jan 8, 2021
The Alachua County COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard now includes daily updates of the number of vaccines administered to residents. According to Mark Sexton, communications and legislative affairs […]
UF photojournalism alum Al Diaz featured in career video
Jan 8, 2021
In 1983, University of Florida photojournalism major Al Diaz graduated and applied for an internship at the Miami Herald. After showing his portfolio and talking with […]
Trenton hoops teams extend streaks
Jan 8, 2021
Make it 74 in a row for the Trenton girls basketball team. Last night at home, the Lady Tigers continued their dominance of district competition with […]
VA expands vaccine-eligible criteria
Jan 8, 2021
On Thursday the Veterans Administration released additional guidance for military veterans who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Here is the message in its entirety: We understand […]
Community asks local experts about COVID-19 vaccine
Jan 7, 2021
If you are under age 65, have underlying health conditions and are an essential worker, when is it your turn to get a COVID-19 vaccination? That […]
Congress certifies Biden win after Capitol violence
Jan 7, 2021
After the U.S. Capitol faced a day of violent protests from pro-Trump demonstrators, Congress early on Thursday confirmed Joe Biden as the next president of the […]