Americans might love Cinco de Mayo, but few know what they’re celebrating
May 5, 2020
Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but how many actually know the story of the holiday? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo doesn’t mark Mexican […]
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Americans might love Cinco de Mayo, but few know what they’re celebrating
Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but how many actually know the story of the holiday? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo doesn’t mark Mexican […]
Florida governor calls for investigation of unemployment filing system
May 4, 2020
The state’s $40 million unemployment benefits system known as CONNECT has not served the taxpayers who paid for it, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday […]
Safe serving on the menu at local restaurants
May 4, 2020
Come in, we’re open! At least that’s what many restaurants in Alachua County are saying. Executive orders issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Alachua […]
County Commission conducting Virtual Special Meeting tomorrow
May 4, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will conduct a Virtual Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. The public may attend virtually through Cox […]
A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem
May 4, 2020
The availability of a vaccine for the novel coronavirus will likely play a key role in determining when Americans can return to life as usual. Dr. […]
Thomas heading to Glenville State College after stellar career at Columbia High School
May 4, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Hunter Thomas of the Lake City Columbia baseball team. Thomas, who is the son of head coach Brian Thomas, also has a […]
Alachua County opens up COVID-19 testing to everyone
May 4, 2020
Paul Myers, Administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, says anyone who wants to take a COVID-19 test can call the department to schedule […]
Florida to cast a broad net on COVID-19 testing
May 4, 2020
Florida ranks third in the nation for COVID-19 testing according to Gov. Ron DeSantis who announced that 403,275 results have been reported as of May 1st. […]
The re-opening of Alachua County: Phase One
May 4, 2020
On May 2nd, the Alachua County Commission released Alachua County Emergency Order 2020-21 – which itemized the specifics of re-opening businesses in Alachua County. Here […]
Empty pews take a financial toll on many US congregations
May 3, 2020
As some 350,000 American churches and other houses of worship scramble to meet the spiritual and – increasingly – material needs of their members remotely, they […]
FEED GNV serves 1,600 meals to vulnerable residents in less than a month
May 3, 2020
FEED GNV, a pilot program launched by the City of Gainesville in partnership with the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, has provided more than 1,600 meals […]
UF Health to resume elective surgeries, procedures on Monday
May 2, 2020
University of Florida Health is resuming all elective inpatient and outpatient surgeries and procedures at all its locations Monday, recognizing the urgency of ramping up services […]
Standoff on Interstate 75: Alachua County deputies negotiate with armed murder suspect; close road in both directions for five hours
May 2, 2020
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office received information yesterday from the North Port Police Department that a suspect wanted in a homicide they were currently investigating was […]
GPD swears in five new officers
May 2, 2020
Editor’s Note This is the third in a series of stories entitled “PLAN B” about how people who usually work in front of crowds are adapting […]
Senior Spotlight: Filer piled-up the awards at Gainesville High before heading to Santa Fe College
May 2, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Bridget Filer of the Gainesville High softball team. Filer has been both a player of the week and MVP, plus she’s been […]
Many state parks, beaches to reopen Monday as DeSantis urges Floridians ‘get sunlight’
May 2, 2020
The Center Square – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced at least 80 of Florida’s 175 state parks will reopen Monday in tandem with the first […]
Alachua County music teachers sing a moving message to their students
May 1, 2020
Just as students are missing their teachers since school shut down more than a month ago in Alachua County and Florida, the teachers have a secret […]
BOCC sets the tone for reopening Alachua County
May 1, 2020
Alachua County decided on May 1st that it will follow some of the governor’s Phase 1 opening plans exactly as presented in an executive order set […]
Senior Spotlight: Cassube was the assassin for Bell Volleyball team
May 1, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is Jillian Cassube of Bell High School. Cassube was a 3-sport athlete who participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball. Among her achievements was […]
ACPS adds suppers and snacks to its free meals program
May 1, 2020
Beginning May 4th, Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services Department (FNS) will provide free suppers and snacks for children age 0-18 at 29 school […]
Infected with the coronavirus but not showing symptoms? A physician answers 5 questions about asymptomatic COVID-19
May 1, 2020
Blood tests that check for exposure to the coronavirus are starting to come online, and preliminary findings suggest that many people have been infected without knowing […]
“I DO!” Couples take the fast lane to marriage at county courthouse despite COVID-19 restrictions
May 1, 2020
They promised to be honest, committed, faithful and stay together through the best and the worst. Getting married in your car during a global pandemic might […]
DeSantis vague about Florida’s reopening phase two, but Trump plan a likely guide
May 1, 2020
The Center Square – Phase one of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step” reopening plan goes into effect Monday and, as the governor had cautioned, […]
UF Health’s NIAID-funded study helps make remdesivir ‘standard of care’ for COVID-19 treatment
Apr 30, 2020
Patients with severe cases of COVID-19 who were treated with the investigational drug remdesivir recovered faster than those who did not take it, based on results […]