Teaching zoo visitors raise $8K for animal conservation programs
Dec 30, 2020
When visitors of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in Gainesville purchase their tickets to enter the facility, they choose where to donate 25 cents of […]
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Teaching zoo visitors raise $8K for animal conservation programs
When visitors of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo in Gainesville purchase their tickets to enter the facility, they choose where to donate 25 cents of […]
FDOH reports record surge in COVID-19 positivity rate
Dec 30, 2020
As the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Florida enters Phase 2, the number of cases in the state continues to surge. The Florida Department of Health’s daily […]
U.S. reports first case of COVID variant
Dec 30, 2020
A Colorado man in his 20s tested positive for the highly infectious virus strain first reported in the United Kingdom, Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday. State […]
Sing in the New Year at Depot Park
Dec 29, 2020
Gainesville, Fla. – The City of Gainesville invites all neighbors to celebrate the arrival of 2021 during “Sing in the New Year,” two days of family […]
Woman reports robbery, abduction attempt near Diamond Sports Park
Dec 29, 2020
A 40-year-old woman reported that she was robbed at gunpoint while walking on a path along 122th Street on Dec. 28th. According to Alachua County Sheriff’s […]
North Florida, South Georgia VA hospitals begin COVID-19 vaccination
Dec 29, 2020
North Florida/ South Georgia Veterans Health System is offering COVID-19 vaccination to health care personnel and Veterans residing in the VA long term care facilities. The […]
FWC files charges in deadly Boating Under the Influence case
Dec 28, 2020
TAMPA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office today announced that charges have been filed against Andrew Joseph […]
Thieves ransack Newberry home while resident is at church
Dec 28, 2020
An 80-year-old Newberry resident returned home from church on Dec. 13th to discover she was a victim of burglary. Wanda Laird said she when she arrived […]
Alachua County presents elementary, middle and high school virtual winter concert series
Dec 28, 2020
Throughout winter break, Alachua County Public Schools is releasing winter concerts from area schools for all to enjoy from the comfort of home. Music teachers throughout […]
Registration for COVID-19 vaccine available for Alachua County residents over 65
Dec 28, 2020
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County anticipates receiving its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week. “This represents a significant […]
Local basketball teams hit the courts this week during winter break
Dec 28, 2020
This week several area girls and boys basketball teams will be participating in holiday tournaments. Bronson High School is hosting a round robin girls and boys […]
Emergency crews extricate trapped victim of single vehicle accident
Dec 27, 2020
A single-vehicle accident in Gainesville early Sunday morning resulted in four victims being transported to UF Health Shands. According to Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief Cary […]
Gators grab nominations for major awards
Dec 26, 2020
Christmas came early for Florida Gators star quarterback Kyle Trask as he became the fifth player in school history to make the Heisman finalist list. He […]
Trinity Christian tops 2020 The Prep Zone Power Poll powered by Anytime Fitness
Dec 26, 2020
GAINESVILLE — A high school football season that was once in doubt has come to an end. And just like every other year in Florida, eight […]
UF Health Shands Hospital ranked best in Florida
Dec 25, 2020
University of Florida Health Shands Hospital emerged as Florida’s top health center and one of the nation’s elite in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-21 […]
From our Mainstreet family to yours: Merry Christmas and happy holidays
Dec 25, 2020
In 1863 poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned the words of a hymn still sung today. I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols […]
UF star forward Johnson to spend Christmas at home
Dec 24, 2020
University of Florida junior forward Keyontae Johnson was released from the hospital this week and will spend Christmas at home with his family. The 2020 Southeastern […]
Alachua County adult ICU beds now 90 percent occupied
Dec 24, 2020
Florida’s Agency for The Health Care Administration (AHCA) is reporting that of the 308 adult ICU beds available in Alachua County hospitals on Christmas Eve, only […]
Country Kitchen in Newberry to close Dec. 29
Dec 24, 2020
Country Kitchen owner Lajuanna Jones’ favorite order to serve up is a concoction she calls Tony’s Slop. It’s a combination of a choice of meat, hash […]
Moderna vaccinations begin for health care employees at UF Health in Gainesville
Dec 23, 2020
GAINESVILLE — University of Florida Health faculty and staff today began receiving a vaccine developed by Moderna, the second of two authorized vaccines upon which rest the […]
The gift of memories is right at your fingertips
Dec 23, 2020
If you click on your photo library and start scrolling through the images, it probably won’t take long to see a reminder that 2020 was a […]
Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce holiday schedules
Dec 23, 2020
Alachua County and the City of Gainesville announced their Thanksgiving holiday schedules: Alachua County Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on December […]
Updating Breaking News: Multi-vehicle collision in Alachua County kills Trenton man
Dec 23, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three vehicle-collision yesterday at approximately 4:52 pm in Alachua County. According to the FHP report, a pickup truck driven by […]
Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian dies after collision with vehicle in Gainesville
Dec 23, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the 2100 block of NE Waldo Road on Saturday. After arriving, […]