Friends of Library book sale online this year
Oct 2, 2020
The Friends of the Library book sale is so popular that the nonprofit organization has to borrow a parking lot and pay for traffic control. During […]
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Friends of Library book sale online this year
The Friends of the Library book sale is so popular that the nonprofit organization has to borrow a parking lot and pay for traffic control. During […]
Newberry rallies past Williston 26-24; increases winning streak to 4
Oct 2, 2020
Last night in Williston, the underdog Red Devils football team jumped out to a quick 16-0 lead in the opening quarter, only to see the visiting […]
Gainesville police arrest attempted murder suspect
Oct 2, 2020
The Gainesville Police Department arrested a juvenile for attempted murder on September 26th and for firing multiple rounds into an apartment on June 18th after he […]
Gainesville firm wins NASA contract
Oct 2, 2020
NASA has selected Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. as one of three firms to provide architecture-engineer (A/E) services for civil engineering infrastructure, equipment, and facilities at […]
Newberry edges Williston
Oct 1, 2020
The Newberry Panthers scored 26 first half points, and held on to defeat the Williston Red Devils 26-24 in week five of high school football action […]
Clay routs Eastside
Oct 1, 2020
The Clay Blue Devils took a 20-7 halftime lead and cruised against the Eastside Rams 41-14 in week five of high school football action Thursday night. […]
Legacy Charter thrashes St. Francis
Oct 1, 2020
The Legacy Charter Eagles of Ocoee scored 35 first half points, and cruised against the St. Francis Wolves 48-6 in week five high school football action […]
Eastside searching for first win; Newberry looking for three straight, faces Williston
Oct 1, 2020
Tonight at 7, the Eastside football team will host the Clay Blue Devils (Green Cove Springs). The Rams (0-3) are still looking for their first win […]
Seabrooks is an anchor for the Blue Wave line on offense and defense
Oct 1, 2020
Today’s rising senior spotlight is on Javari Seabrooks of P.K. Yonge. Seabrooks will play football and baseball during his senior year. This fall he is playing […]
Santa Fe, Newberry and Bell all land in top 10 of Volleyball Power Poll
Oct 1, 2020
Seven teams in Alachua County and adjoining counties have landed in the The top-ranked team in The Prep Zone Volleyball Power Poll. For the fourth straight week, […]
UF Health, PulsePoint provide East Gainesville organizations with lifesaving devices
Oct 1, 2020
The UF Health Chest Pain Center, in coordination with the UF Health PulsePoint task force, has donated a pair of automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, to […]
UF athletic director describes what fans can expect at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday
Oct 1, 2020
Announcements over the PA system, digital tickets, social distancing markers, every concession stand open are just some of the ways the University of Florida is adjusting […]
Don’t Drive “Intexticated”: October is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Oct 1, 2020
People know driving intoxicated is bad, yet many still choose to drive “intexticated”. Texting-while-driving is among the many distractions that endanger motorists on the road every […]
Newberry High tops charts with 16 COVID-19 cases, 140 quarantined; no shutdown recommended
Sep 30, 2020
The number of Alachua County Public Schools students and staff testing positive for COVID-19 or in quarantine changes daily according to ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie […]
UF nursing researcher receives $2.6 million grant to improve pain associated with sickle cell disease
Sep 30, 2020
A University of Florida College of Nursing researcher will explore new techniques to reduce pain and manage stress among patients with sickle cell disease, thanks to […]
High School Football: Bronson Eagles featured on Prep Zone tonight
Sep 30, 2020
Tonight from 7-8 p.m. the Bronson football team will be our guests on “The Prep Zone” sports show at Sonic Drive-In. You can listen to tonight’s […]
Gainesville sweeps Bradford
Sep 30, 2020
On Tuesday night the Gainesville volleyball team swept Bradford (Starke) at home to improve to 9-4. The Hurricanes are back at home tonight at 6:30 against […]
One week away: Voter registration deadline for 2020 General Election
Sep 30, 2020
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 General Election is October 5, one week from today. All Alachua County voters will be able to vote […]
County and City of Gainesville Commissions meeting jointly to discuss ballot items and COVID-19
Sep 29, 2020
The Alachua County Commission and the City of Gainesville Commission will conduct a virtual Joint Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The meeting begins at 3 […]
Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills man
Sep 29, 2020
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash this morning at approximately 11 am on US 441 in Alachua. According to the FHP report, a dump […]
Browsing hours return to five Alachua County library locations
Sep 29, 2020
The Alachua County Library District will offer browsing hours six days a week at five branches and update operating hours across all 12 locations starting Monday, […]
Parents worry that face mask rules are being ignored at Newberry schools
Sep 29, 2020
Jennifer Scott’s daughter was sent home from Newberry High School (NHS) on Sept. 24th because she was exposed to a student who tested positive for COVID-19 […]
Florida gas prices drop for third consecutive week
Sep 29, 2020
Florida gas prices slipped even lower last week. The state average declined another 3 cents, dropping to $2.10 per gallon; though prices are closer to $2 or […]
Governor says Florida to receive 6.4 million rapid COVID-19 tests
Sep 29, 2020
CLEARWATER – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will be receiving 400,000 rapid COVID-19 tests a week from the federal government and he’s earmarking those tests […]