County Commission discussing COVID-19, proposed millage rates and tentative budget on Tuesday
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. […]
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County Commission discussing COVID-19, proposed millage rates and tentative budget on Tuesday
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 Overnight: Six shot at early morning Williston block party
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to the location of a staged protest turned block party in East Williston to reports of individuals shot. At the […]
DeSantis wants local governments to report all COVID-19 measures implemented
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants all local governments to report any COVID-19 response activities in writing. On Friday (Sept. 4th) DeSantis issued the following statement: “Per […]
Union Market growing roots at Celebration Pointe
Lauren and Eric Morales of Humble Nature Farm in Lake City are good at growing pasture raised poultry. Now, they are hoping to continue to grow […]
High School Football 2020: Newberry at Hawthorne highlights an opening week of local games
Friday Night Game of the Week: Newberry at Hawthorne Tonight at 7:30 the Hawthorne Hornets host the Newberry Panthers in a rematch of last year’s game won […]
The Grill Whisperer returns to town for the Labor Day weekend…maybe
Editor’s Note – The Grill Whisperer is a fly-by-night grilling expert that travels the world in a constant search for grilling techniques, recipes and spices to […]
In this, the most unusual of seasons, high school football returns tonight!
High school football is here – seriously. Despite a rocky road of false starts, fluid scheduling, limited practices, and an unprecedented variable of unknowns, high schools […]
Updating Breaking News: Gas leak shuts down businesses in Butler Plaza
Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR), including the Hazardous Material (HazMat) team responded to the Esplanade at Butler Plaza due to a gas main leak at […]
County Commission changes CARES Act process to funnel more money to individuals and businesses
At a recent County Commission meeting, changes were made to funnel more of the available CARES Act money to individuals and businesses. The Commission made the […]
The CDC halts some evictions
Experts predicted millions of Americans could lose their homes as coronavirus-related eviction moratoriums began expiring in July. In early August, President Donald Trump issued an executive […]
Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Labor Day service schedules
Here are the Labor Day service schedules for the City of Gainesville and Alachua County governments: ALACHUA COUNTY Other than emergency services, all Alachua County […]
Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm at a residence
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department were dispatched to the 2700 block of NE 11th Place on Wednesday at approximately 8:04 AM, in reference to reports of […]
Florida gas prices hold steady after Hurricane Laura
Florida gas prices have held relatively steady since Hurricane Laura made landfall along the Gulf Coast. The region is home to nearly half of total petroleum refining capacity in […]
COVID-19 not likely to trigger Type 1 diabetes, UF Health researchers find in joint study
A protein thought to be the novel coronavirus’ entryway into the body could not be detected in the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas in three dozen […]
Newberry High football coach ‘blessed’ to be back
Ed Johnson, the head coach of the Newberry High School football team, says he and the team are blessed. With close to 80 players in the […]
COVID-19 Dashboards: Alachua County schools, UF launch case reporting sites
As the University Florida, Santa Fe College and Alachua County public and private schools tackle the new school year during a pandemic there are several ways […]
Rising Senior Spotlight: Pickens wants to keep the Oak Hall Eagles flying high in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Andrew Pickens of Oak Hall School. Pickens will participate in football, basketball, and baseball during his senior season. Last year […]
Governor lifts restrictions on nursing home visits
TALLAHASSEE – Today, at Governor DeSantis’ direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director and State Coordinating Officer Jared Moskowitz issued an Emergency Order that lifts restrictions […]
Bizarre 911 call leads Levy County detectives to kidnap victim
A couple on the run from Clay County authorities has been apprehended by the Levy County Sheriff’s Office following a bizarre 911 call made to the […]
169 law enforcement officers in the US have died in the line of duty in 2020; 91 from COVID-19
Tallahassee – The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) and the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) are designating the month of September 2020, to honor the service and sacrifice […]
Oregon governor sends backup to Portland
Authorities have arrested more than 600 people in connection with ongoing protests, vandalism, and violence in Portland, Ore., since late May. Gov. Kate Brown is sending […]
Trash talking brothers launch Youtube channel
Travis Smith is standing on his younger brother Maverick’s shoulders trying to free up an extension cord that’s been wrapped and knotted around a young Banyan […]
Gainesville police respond to shots fired; warn of alarming trend
At approximately 6:30PM on Monday, Gainesville Police Department units responded to reports of multiple shots fired at the 400 block of NE 11th Street. After arriving to […]
West End golfers and residents protest rezoning application from developer
More than three dozen golfers and residents of West End, Tioga and neighboring developments marched along Newberry Road in front of the now defunct West End […]