GFR responds to chemical fire at warehouse in Northwest Gainesville
Jun 17, 2020
At 12:15 pm today, multiple Gainesville Fire Rescue crews responded to a 911 call for a chemical fire at a warehouse located at the 4400 block […]
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GFR responds to chemical fire at warehouse in Northwest Gainesville
At 12:15 pm today, multiple Gainesville Fire Rescue crews responded to a 911 call for a chemical fire at a warehouse located at the 4400 block […]
Breaking News: 2,610 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida
Jun 17, 2020
FDOH reports COVID-19 new case positivity rate of 10.4 percent A day after Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried stated that Florida Gov. Ron Desantis “has lost control […]
Blaskowski was a star swimmer and trailblazer for girl’s water polo in Alachua County
Jun 17, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Zoe Blaskowski of the Gainesville High School varsity swimming and Water Polo teams. Blaskowski went to the state swim meet as […]
School board approves renaming of elementary school
Jun 17, 2020
Dozens of people encouraged the School Board of Alachua County to approve the name change of J.J. Finley Elementary including a second grader from Glen Springs […]
Wawa opens its doors in Gainesville
Jun 17, 2020
Wawa, Inc. today announced the opening of its first store in Gainesville, located at 2373 SW Archer Road. Wawa’s newest store, its first in Alachua County, […]
High Dive returning in July
Jun 17, 2020
To all the loyal High Dive fans out there… After more than 3 months of closure due to COVID-19, the time has come to announce […]
Regal Cinemas reopening July 10
Jun 16, 2020
Regal announces plans for the reopening of theatres starting Friday, July 10. Reopening plans include a wide range of new health and safety measures based on […]
Fuel prices stall on renewed COVID-19 concerns
Jun 16, 2020
Florida gas prices exceeded $2 a gallon last week, for the first time since March. The state average is now $2.02 per gallon, yet remains 51 cents […]
Springs County: Is there a feasible way to redraw county lines?
Jun 16, 2020
A grassroots effort to split Alachua County into two counties using 34th Street in Gainesville as the eastern edge is being spearheaded by a Newberry commissioner […]
Ag commissioner blasts DeSantis for ignoring virus surge
Jun 16, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, with Florida reporting a record-high 2,783 new COVID-19 cases, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, offered the following statement […]
School district plans include mental health service referrals, board policies, student conduct code
Jun 16, 2020
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
Breaking News: Record daily positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida
Jun 16, 2020
Breaking News – For the third day out of the last four, over 2,000 cases of positive tests for COVID-19 have been reported in Florida, according to […]
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections extends 2020 Primary Election early voting
Jun 16, 2020
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim A. Barton announced that her office will be extending the number of days early voting will be held ahead of […]
Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County
Jun 16, 2020
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 128-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the northern portion of the Hatchet Creek tract of the Newnans […]
Gainesville native serves aboard future U.S. Navy warship USS Kansas City
Jun 16, 2020
SAN DIEGO – Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Dampier, native of Gainesville, is serving aboard one of the nation’s newest and most versatile combat ships, the future […]
Vonderstrasse’s speed and bat helped lead the Williston Red Devils to a state championship
Jun 16, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Dalton Vonderstrasse of the Williston High School baseball team. Vonderstrasse played centerfield and was a part of the Red Devils’ program […]
Florida Educators: Funding essential to reopen schools safely
Jun 15, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will use nearly $1 billion in federal CARES Act funds to help schools reopen at full capacity in August, as […]
Am I immune to COVID-19 if I have antibodies?
Jun 15, 2020
Perhaps the most important question now about COVID-19 is the degree to which a prior infection protects from a second infection by the new coronavirus. This […]
Two Alachua County schools will participate in Florida Civics and Debate Initiative
Jun 15, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced on June 12th that 60 schools, representing 28 districts in Florida, were chosen to […]
Breaking Overnight: Gainesville Fire Rescue contains building fire at Archer Road Pizza Hut
Jun 15, 2020
At 11:43 pm last night, the Combined Communications Center of the Gainesville Fire Rescue received a 911 call about a building fire at 3515 SW Archer […]
New Poetic Cuts Barbershop owner proud to carry on the tradition of Otto Duncan
Jun 15, 2020
Otto Duncan was a trailblazer. Over 60 years ago, he became the first African American licensed barber in the area. He served the High Springs community […]
Florida COVID-19 positive tests remain over 2,000 for second straight day
Jun 14, 2020
Florida is reporting for the second day in a row more than 2,000 positive COVID-19 test results, which is the second-highest one-day increase in new COVID-19 […]
DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to be paid for name, image, and likeness
Jun 14, 2020
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 646: Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights, authorizing certain intercollegiate athletes to earn compensation for the use of their names, images, […]
March for justice and equality draws hundreds of peaceful protesters to Newberry
Jun 14, 2020
Pastor Ken Gates raised his megaphone and turned to the more than 300 people who showed up with signs and face masks to march through Newberry […]