IG: Gainesville VA death involved ‘deficient’ care
The Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general says a patient who died last summer at Gainesville’s Malcom Randall VA Medical Center received “deficient and mismanaged” care. […]
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IG: Gainesville VA death involved ‘deficient’ care
The Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general says a patient who died last summer at Gainesville’s Malcom Randall VA Medical Center received “deficient and mismanaged” care. […]
FDA approves Alzheimer’s drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to Biogen’s Alzheimer’s disease drug, marketed as Aduhelm, on Monday. But the first Alzheimer’s medication to receive […]
Ransomware attack funds recovered
The Justice Department recovered most of the multimillion-dollar ransom Colonial Pipeline paid Russian-based hackers last month, officials said. “Ransom payments are the fuel that propels the […]
Alachua County BOCC to weigh church purchase Tuesday
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will tackle whether or not to buy a $3.5 million church property in High Springs at its hybrid […]
GHS student dies in weekend accident
Update (8:55 p.m.): GPD has confirmed the identities of the two women involved in the accident: Melissa and Audrey Cheves. The driver of the Jeep remains […]
Facebook to suspend Trump for two years
In early 2023, the Facebook will consider whether “the risk to public safety has receded” in deciding whether to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s account. Facebook […]
Barton pushes back on ineligible votes claim
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) Kim A. Barton released a Friday statement pushing back on a complaint filed with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement […]
Authorities identify Delia Young remains
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has announced the remains discovered Wednesday in northwest Alachua County were those of a girl who went missing last month. […]
Volunteers drop out of Tokyo Olympics
The summer games in Tokyo are fewer than 50 days away. But officials face an uphill climb as they prepare: 10,000 of 80,000 unpaid volunteers for […]
Petitions pressure Alachua County school district
Two growing petitions are roiling Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) as community members take aim at the superintendent and a school board member. More than 1,200 […]
U.S. announces vaccine sharing plan
The United States will donate 75 percent of its unused COVID-19 vaccines to other countries, the Biden administration has announced. Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President […]
Scooters coming to Gainesville on Monday
The City of Gainesville and UF are teaming up on a pilot program to allow city residents to rent electric scooters starting Monday. “We join cities […]
Big Tech hits back at Florida social media law
Two tech industry trade groups representing Twitter, Facebook, and other companies have filed a lawsuit against a Florida law regulating social media platforms. Republican Gov. Ron […]
White House blames Russians for cyberattack on meat producer
JBS, the world’s largest meat processing company, has resumed most production after a weekend ransomware attack. The company has not discussed whether it paid a ransom […]
Local watermelon harvest in full swing
Matt Jones jumps out of his pickup truck in the middle of 200 acres of watermelon vines and cuts loose a sweet, seedless melon. He slices […]
Manhunt continues in Gilchrist County
Multiple law enforcement agencies are engaged in a manhunt in Gilchrist County after an unidentified person fled authorities who were seeking two other wanted men. According […]
Friends of West End hijack BOCC meeting
The Friends of West End (FOWE) have been waiting for the right time to send their message to the Alachua Board of County Commission (BOCC). At […]
Human remains discovered in Alachua County
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is investigating a case of human remains found in northwest Alachua County on Wednesday. “It is with heavy heart that […]
Biden plans to expand legal immigration
The White House has drawn up a blueprint to make it easier for people to enter the United States. President Joe Biden will push for shorter, […]
Jobs, jobs, jobs: Alachua County openings top 10,000
Alachua County is starting the month of June with 10,792 job openings, according to data tracked by Greater Gainesville Chamber. “It’s one of those unprecedented times,” […]
Murder suspect surrenders to authorities
On Tuesday a wanted murder suspect turned himself in to authorities at the Alachua County Jail, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). A GPD press […]
Thousands flock to local springs, keep HSPD busy directing traffic
As the temperatures crept toward 90 degrees on Monday, High Springs Senior Police Officer Adam Joy held on to a cold drink as he tried to […]
Tulsa marks centennial of race massacre
On Tuesday, mourners will walk the same path along which the African American residents of Tulsa, Okla., fled an attack by an armed mob 100 years […]
Vets pay tribute at High Springs memorial
On Memorial Day morning, while the streets in High Springs were still quiet and the High Springs Fire Department was just pulling trucks out of the […]