Man rescued from cell tower by Alachua County Sheriff’s Office after threatening to jump
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office received a call on July 1st from a 23 year-old man threatening to jump from a local cell tower. According to ACSO […]
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Man rescued from cell tower by Alachua County Sheriff’s Office after threatening to jump
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office received a call on July 1st from a 23 year-old man threatening to jump from a local cell tower. According to ACSO […]
Alachua County and City of Gainesville announce 4th of July weekend schedules
Alachua County Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. […]
After celebrating Memorial Day openings, Florida cities closing beaches for July 4th weekend
The Center Square – As Memorial Day neared, Florida cities were issuing celebratory announcements that local beaches would open for the traditional first weekend of summer. […]
UF Health: Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone
It’s so obvious that exercise is a healthy habit that it almost goes without saying. Scientists have known for years that physical activity lowers the risk […]
Alachua County Sheriff candidates state their cases during virtual forum
With early voting scheduled for August 3rd and vote-by-mail ballots going out July 10th, Alachua County Sheriff candidates got a head start presenting their platforms on […]
AAA: Risk remains high for hot car deaths
As summer temperatures reach scorching highs, the inside of a hot car can become a death trap for children. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic may cause […]
Florida reports 6,563 new positive COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,563 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 158,997 cases as of […]
Odom feasted off opposing pitchers in 2020 for Belleview High School
Today’s senior spotlight is on Allisson Odom of the Belleview High School softball team. Last year as a junior, Odom batted .364 and had a .947 […]
Required face mask signage for businesses begins today
Beginning July 1st, 2020, all businesses, services, and activities, in which persons are required to wear a facial covering, must post signs to inform those entering […]
Gas prices stall as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida
Florida gas prices increased by a penny last week, but any additional gains may be hard to come by, as Florida experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases. […]
Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan
After weeks of intensive work that included reviews of return-to-school plans from districts across Florida and other states, surveys of families and staff, consultations with local […]
Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland’s offensive line in 2019
Today’s senior spotlight is on Braden Firestine of Chiefland High School. Firestine was on the football team and was also a member of the track and […]
Florida reports 6,093 new positive COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,093 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 152,434 cases as of […]
Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers
The City of Newberry released the following statement last week about a city employee that tested positive for COVID-19: “The City of Newberry reports that one […]
Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 129-acre prescribed burn Tuesday on the Hatchet Creek tract of the Newnans Lake Conservation Area, along Boundary […]
Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week
Various changes to the countywide Alachua County Water Quality Code designed to protect our water quality and groundwater supplies went into effect on October 1, 2019, […]
The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade
Enjoy a thrilling summer skate at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention. Cade Members! Register today to enjoy an exclusive space-themed member preview skating event on Wednesday, […]
Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School
Langford won state titles in football and baseball.
COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties
Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]
Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week
Alachua County voters will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates three nights in a row this week via virtual candidate forums sponsored by the […]
Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures
Alachua County Public Works is advising drivers to expect delays on Wednesday, July 1st, and Thursday, July 2nd, at the NW 200 Block of NW 91st […]
Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health has reported 5,266 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 146,341 cases as of […]
Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots
A suspicious postcard is being mailed to Alachua County voters and encouraging them to request a vote-by-mail ballot. One of the postcards, which was obtained by […]
DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida
“I was young once and I understand the mindset,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, surrounded by doctors from the Ascension Sacred Heart hospital in Pensacola on […]