Archer plans for new playground and splash park
Apr 18, 2020
At first, the City of Archer was planning to build a gymnasium for the community. But after taking the cost and upkeep into account, the commission […]
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Archer plans for new playground and splash park
At first, the City of Archer was planning to build a gymnasium for the community. But after taking the cost and upkeep into account, the commission […]
COVID-19 Project Relief Fund to help Florida veterans
Apr 18, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – COVID-19 is impacting many Floridians as well as Florida’s veterans, active duty military members and their families. As many businesses and organizations are being forced to […]
EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees
Apr 18, 2020
EZ the Clown used to give back to the community by visiting children’s hospitals and making people laugh. Now, he works as the production manager at […]
Alachua County Public Schools launches free School Bus WiFi program for remote learning
Apr 17, 2020
To support students whose families do not have internet access, Alachua County Public Schools is launching School Bus WiFi, a free program that will send school […]
Santa Fe College sends ventilators to Broward County to combat COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 17, 2020
Santa Fe College worked with the Florida National Guard to send 11 ventilators to south Florida to help patients suffering from COVID-19. Faculty in SF’s Health […]
Gov. DeSantis suspends two-week check in for unemployment benefits
Apr 17, 2020
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged that the online “Connect” system used for Floridians seeking unemployment benefits has been inundated and not working as smoothly as he […]
Newberry High senior photos on display at city hall
Apr 17, 2020
Cars whizzing by Newberry City Hall will get a glimpse of the Newberry High School graduating class. About 150 signs each with each senior’s photo and […]
UF Health researchers join national study of COVID-19 impacts on health workers, potential remedies
Apr 17, 2020
A new research program to understand the effect of COVID-19 on health care workers is soon to be underway at University of Florida Health and other sites across […]
First ever ‘National Backyard Campout’ encourages families to ‘make memories’
Apr 17, 2020
Boys adventure movement Trail Life USA (www.TrailLifeUSA.com) today announced its first-ever “National Backyard Campout” — encouraging families to “make memories” during the COVID-19 lockdown. At a […]
COVID-19 impacts county commission’s decision on fire rescue’s 5-year plan
Apr 16, 2020
In a perfect world, the 5-year plan presented by Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) Chief Harold Theus to the county commission on April 14th would be […]
UF-led pandemic ventilator moves forward in meeting milestones toward approval for COVID-19
Apr 16, 2020
University of Florida-led international project to rapidly design and build a low-cost, DIY ventilator using hardware store parts is meeting preliminary milestones toward being approved by the U.S. […]
Leading in wartime: 5 ways CEOs should communicate with their workers during coronavirus
Apr 16, 2020
President Donald Trump and others have likened the coronavirus pandemic to fighting a war. As someone who studies how leaders communicate, I believe that’s an apt […]
Florida shutters pet grooming businesses, but allows it in ’essential’ big box retailers’ salons
Apr 16, 2020
Editor’s Note Alachua County released the following statement yesterday about dog grooming businesses: “Dog grooming has been deemed a non-essential business. Whether in conjunction with other […]
GRU lowers bills through September
Apr 16, 2020
For more than a month, GRU has been responding to the developing situation around the COVID-19 pandemic, with the commitment to safely deliver life-essential electric, water, […]
Treasury Department warns that coronavirus scams are on the rise nationwide
Apr 16, 2020
The Department of Treasury has started sending out electronic payments to individuals as part of the CARES Act. As a result, we have been alerted to […]
UF veterinary college’s efforts yield vehicles loaded with protective gear for front-line teams
Apr 16, 2020
Before the UF College of Veterinary Medicine was asked by UF Health to donate extra personal protective equipment to health workers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Alachua County: Zero deaths, number one county per-capita for testing in Florida
Apr 15, 2020
“This has been a challenging event for public health,” Paul Myers, administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County told county commissioners as he […]
UF medical and PA students volunteer child care and household help for UF Health employees in need
Apr 15, 2020
In appreciation for the UF Health staff working tirelessly on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, UF College of Medicine students are offering their services to help […]
Senator Marco Rubio staff member to join community leaders during Telephone Town Hall
Apr 15, 2020
The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall event at 7:15 p.m. tonight, April 15. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe, City Manager Lee […]
USDA approves Florida’s request to launch online grocery purchase pilot program
Apr 15, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced Florida will pilot a program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase […]
County to allow one customer per 750 square feet at local essential retail stores
Apr 15, 2020
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners Chair Robert Hutchinson is expected to amend Emergency Order 2020-12 on April 15th to allow one person per every 750 […]
Basketball Cop Foundation, local restaurants partner to hand out free meals to truckers
Apr 15, 2020
Photos courtesy Basketball Cop Foundation Weary truckers are putting in overtime as they transport much needed supplies throughout the U.S. and Florida. And with limited food […]
Florida gas prices still plunging
Apr 15, 2020
The plunge at the pump continued last week, with Florida gas prices falling another 6 cents. How much lower gas prices go will depend on how the market responds to […]
Three virtual hearings precede changes to Gainesville charter
Apr 15, 2020
In May 2019, the City of Gainesville formed a Charter Review Commission to review and propose changes to the City Charter. This month, the commission will […]