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- Select - Real estate brokers trade accusations, lawsuits Poe: GNV zoning changes will get second vote 5 major construction projects to hit milestones County voices opposition to GNV zoning plans Scott named permanent police chief Holiday History: The Declaration of Independence ACPS ditches clear backpack requirement Bits & Spurs Horse Club to host fundraiser event Students present Williamsville colonial village Gainesville collision injures teenage bicyclist Buchholz dominates All Area big school defense SRWMD to host updated flood-risk map meetings GNV festival to celebrate prescribed fire use UF earns second straight No. 1 for online program Holocaust Survivor Band to play at Jewish Center Mr. Football headlines big school All Area offense Williston stuns GHS, sweeps series BOCC OKs plans for two subdivisions Special guest visits Newberry Elementary LCPD car burglary investigation leads to arrest SF College to host business network event BBQ and Bacon Fest to be held in Newberry All Area: Hawthorne defense leads the way GNV, BOCC declare traffic violence crisis Ridaught: Futbol postseason begins this week Gas prices surge in Florida Rock N' Roll Sushi opens at Butler North Google joins tech industry downturn Newberry writer will deliver book festival keynote All Area: Union County paces small school offense Florida Springs Institute opens after relocation Gilland: An agonizing night produced a hit song Volunteerism boosts health in aging adults WAG to host Sunshine State Book Festival North Marion snags defensive win at Eastside Union County wins third straight Ridaught: Oak Hall’s Ringdahl long in the tooth GNV halts process, hires four officers permanently Providence maintains unanimous No. 1 ranking Pickup hits, kills Alachua boy crossing road Branford man dies in single-vehicle crash Buchholz holds off Eastside in city battle Oak Hall sweeps host St. Francis Catholic Van hits, kills woman, dog in NW Gainesville New GNV commission confirms its salary raise ACPS names 2023 Teacher of the Year finalists Government inspects nursing homes’ antipsychotic use Duke Energy to give away 1,200 trees GNV asks for input on parking, traffic safety GNV4ALL speaker discusses equity in Gainesville North Florida Hospital opens outpatient pharmacy Audubon chapter rolls out slate of spring options UF to present blues experience with Bobby Rush Former Gainesville mayor loses battle with cancer Study finds health care ransomware attacks on rise Alachua County to host Arbor Day celebration Hurricanes sweep Blue Wave Alachua County holds workshop about rental permits Gas prices continue slow climb Bicyclist dies from hit-and-run injuries UF scientists discover way to alter fentanyl Gainesville celebrates MLK Day Deputies detain suspects in Majestic Oaks shooting Teen injured in Gainesville shooting Former Gainesville mayor dies GWC to host Legacy event Hoggetown Medieval Faire kicks off Sweetwater Wetlands Park acquires electric tram KACB to hire high school students for cleanups Bishop Berlin visits Mt. Pleasant UMC Gilland: As a man thinks… Live Oak man dies in collision with building Demiah Appling murder suspects apprehended Fishing report: The second bookend Gainesville holds off Eastside for city road win Williston earns split with Newberry GNV workshop acclimates commissioners to role Worthmann gives away roof in annual contest Ridaught: Will the NIL take joy out of sports? ACPS on-time graduation rates increase Multi-vehicle I-75 accident injures 2 UF recommends faculty, students uninstall TikTok Consumer prices decline, raise hopes Five Jonesville projects moving forward in 2023 GNV zoning hearings postponed to allow for repeal Cold front to move in this weekend Buchholz senior receives national science honor Congress set to hit its debt ceiling this month ACFR extinguishes I-75 vehicle fire SBAC discusses December ABC reports Volvo driver in fatal hit-and-run turns herself in Ocala duo receive life sentence for murder Vacancies available on citizen advisory boards FAA grounds flights after computer outage Pickup kills bicyclist in hit-and-run High Springs parks to host four public workshops BOCC reconsiders but doesn’t change housing vote Hurricanes survive at home Local leaders ask Tallahassee for water, workers County pledges $350,000 to early learning center FWC releases bald eagle back into wild GPD offers new apprentice program Worthmann to host third annual Free Roof Giveaway Workshop to detail county’s rental permit program GHS to host Columbia in top 10 showdown Matheson to host two book events in January GNV man receives 20 years for shooting at police Area gas prices rise in new year Tebow elected to College Football Hall of Fame Ridaught: Florida partying like it’s 1999 Peds group backs surgery, drugs to treat obesity UF reinstates vehicle-restricted areas on campus Hoggetowne Medieval Faire returns to Gainesville Community gathers for wreath laying ceremony Gilland: Enjoying that new car smell UF’s Carnes honored with track dedication Cammack sworn in after speaker breakthrough Fast start lifts GHS past Buchholz Ward talks dashboard, new city tech GPD arrests sorority house burglar Buchholz's Whittemore named Mr. Football Ridaught: Rivalries highlight hoops broadcasts Gilchrist man arrested for murder Providence tops boys basketball power poll Alachua County to host MLK Day celebrations GNV starts zoning repeal process, charter search Buchholz’s Miller, Drummond sign with UF Suwannee Valley Unsolved to host cold case event New GNV commission sworn in, speaks on goals GPD searches for UF sorority row burglary suspect Bishop Kenny remains unanimous No. 1 Buchholz routs P.K. Yonge in cross-town matchup UF’s Harn Museum now open every Thursday evening Tornado Watch issued in North Central Florida Lake City finalizes manager role after 16 months Law enforcement detains 4 in drive-by shooting GPD investigates possible arson, burglaries Gunfire strikes Lake City business, 2 vehicles Man dies in single-vehicle Gainesville accident GNV commission to revisit zoning, charter officers Area gas prices spike after holidays FHP continues 21-vehicle I-75 crash investigation U.S. Census Bureau redefines “urban” UF study links monetary rewards with weight loss AC Emergency Management to host ARES training 21-vehicle I-75 accident kills 3 WAG to host program for writing children’s books GNV’s 2022 zoning issue wrapped, plus next steps GNV to host three parks workshops in January Tampa man dies in UTV accident I-75 New Year’s Eve accident claims 1, injures 3 Gilland: A time for new beginnings GNV’s Sparks in the Park lights the night Fishing report: Gulf snook mostly survives cold Santa Fe claims Hitchcock’s title Quiltathon creates quilts for homeless Ridaught: Alachua County seeks first Mr. Football Measuring Mainstreet’s 2022 impact Mainstreet Daily News 2022 Community Impact Report ACRF extinguishes car hauler blaze Davidson uses photos to further local conservation TEDxGainesville returns with third annual event Santa Fe advances to Hitchcock’s title game Children’s Trust leader comes full circle in role Descendants of Rosewood to host wreath ceremony Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2022 5+ events to celebrate New Year’s Eve weekend Big day for Alachua County hoops Buchholz’s Whittemore named top player in Class 4S Ruth, Ingram tops in Class 1R Heads up: Top astronomy events to watch in 2023 Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2022 Katie Ledecky named AP Female Athlete of the Year SCOTUS extends Title 42 immigration limits Newberry, P.K. Yonge advance World Equestrian Center to host boat show Florida Finds: GNV outdoor spaces expanding Bronson to host holiday tournament Kingdom of the Sun tournament gets underway Winter storm system blamed for at least 48 deaths Top local news stories of 2022 Active aging extends vibrancy for seniors UF/IFAS: Six ways to keep produce fresh GPD arrests 3 tied to missing Gainesville boy Live Oak man dies in crash Cuscowilla opens reservations for rentals, retreats Updated: Missing Gainesville boy found Derrick: Local reporting matters more than ever Gainesville to celebrate Kwanzaa history Gilland: A Christmas story worth pondering Holiday History: Christmas Eve traditions Hawthorne tops final football power poll Mainstreet's 2022 Year in Photos Head-on crash kills 2 from Keystone Heights APD arrests man connected to Alachua shooting Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending bill Region braces for cold front Ridaught: It was an unbelievable sports year State unveils redesigned UF license plate U.S. life expectancy drops Local church gives blankets to shelter Crash claims Lake City woman, injures 3 Winter storm threatens to cripple Christmas travel Marshall, Knox named coaches of the year ACSO arrests 2nd suspect from fatal robbery Government offices, services set holiday schedules IFAS: Only some plants need covering in cold Florida awards $42M for rural infrastructure Wells Fargo ordered to pay $3.7 billion for violations GPD arrests 2 for fatal SW Gainesville stabbing State champion Santa Fe leads All Area team Video: ACSO deputy separates fighting hawk, snake ACSO arrests armed convict leaving city bus Elections offices offering $1,200 scholarships UF’s Langford putting Trenton on the map GRU: Tips to lower bills as cold weekend looms Five Lake City teens shot Monday Newberry paces all small school with 3 selections Maintaining mindfulness important during holidays GPD seeking to solve rash of break-ins Ward returns from D.C., praises opportunities Former Gator Dan Cross giving back Families forced to move after car hits townhomes Gator great Lawrence Hatch talks life after football Body found near Lake Alice on UF campus Unity of Gainesville to host Winter Solstice Gilland: Wishing you a peaceful Christmas week Southwest Gainesville shooting leaves 1 dead Fishing report: Anglers welcome colder temps La Balooza Hot Air Balloon Festival rises GPD hosts “A Night of Compassion” City commissioners hit BOCC on housing decision Jewish community to celebrate Chanukah Charter, bonds might hold up radio system sale Gainesville man sentenced for Waffle House homicide Coffee shop to open in Newberry Newberry, firefighter union open contract talks Ridaught: Hitchcock’s Challenge has been a challenge Lake City shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 injured Poe, Arreola, Hayes-Santos hold last GNV meeting Late steal leads GHS to win GNV finalizes commission raises, talks late bills Ward selected to attend White House discussions LCPD arrests gunman in shooting AC Forever expands Lake Alto Preserve Orange Heights accident injures 1 Lake City gunfire strikes vehicle ACPS appears before state over LGBTQ policies ACT to open section of Santa Fe River Preserve Buchholz placed on lockdown Newberry commission denies open container proposal Homegrown talent honored Live Oak fugitive apprehended U.S. scientists make nuclear fusion breakthrough SBAC’s Certain elected to statewide post Gainesville ready to submit late audit to state GHS pulls away from The Rock BOCC approves development plan, gives GNV deadline BOCC changes course on housing project Head-on collision claims Live Oak man P.K. Yonge girls move into rankings Old Town man dies in hit-and-run Semi driver dies in 1-10 accident UF Health to open neighborhood hospital in Ocala GPD to hold two student shopping events Area gas prices fall again Ridaught: It’s all about family at Hawthorne Gainesville zoning hearings pushed back to 2023 UF to celebrate fall commencement Lake City pedestrian dies in collision VFP hosts 36th Winter Solstice Celebration Gilland: Pride goes before destruction Hawthorne wins first state title High Springs finalizes mural policy, denies murals State funds $24M in area springs projects Ridaught: Third time the charm for Hawthorne? ACT to host holiday celebrations GRU diverts efforts to deal with late bills ACSO investigates suspected Micanopy homicide Driver in fatal March hit-and-run sentenced P.K. Yonge seeking another postseason Buchholz’s Whittemore steps down Holiday events planned for weekend UF Health leads way in robotic joint replacement MARC Radio expands into Florida Space Coast GPD to buy community firearms Saturday GHS shoots into boys basketball power poll top 20 Santa Fe players sign to play college volleyball Santa Fe’s Stout repeats as Miss Volleyball Tourism and hospitality workers recognized GNV preschool teacher receives 120-year sentence ACAR to host holidays animal adoption event Fort White man dies in High Springs crash Elder Options hits leadership transition Dunnellon boy dies in ATV accident P.K. Yonge tops Eastside for first win GNV board sends commission Boltin Center project UF band performs at Oak Hammock State department files for hearing on GNV zoning Guide to local holiday gifts Columbia County crash claims Melbourne man 2 injured in 2-vehicle crash south of Alachua Armed Live Oak man sought Rash of vehicle break-ins hits Gainesville Social leader to speak at GNV Friends event Area gas prices drop seven cents Ridaught: Saluting a great fall sports season Motorcycle accident claims Archer man Multiple Alachua County crashes kill 2 Santa Fe pair sign to play college baseball Annual Holiday Homes Tour returns Derrick: Mainstreet launches into legal notices SF hosts heritage food symposium Fishing report: Lake title on line Hawthorne returns to state championship Buchholz rallies, falls short to Venice Three area teams fall short in state semifinals Ridaught: Union County seeks first title game in 19 years Jury convicts Gainesville man for sexual battery Hurricanes have talent for deep run Live Oak collision claims motorcyclist GNV commission votes to raise salaries 91% Holiday events planned throughout area Ford’s Garage opens in Butler Plaza House votes to block rail strike, Senate next GPD finds vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run GNV chamber holds business awards Santa Fe’s Stout, Marshall receive Class 4A honors GNV commissioner salaries set to nearly double UF’s Kitna arrested on child porn possession Bev’s Burgers headed to Newberry Students named Coca-Cola Scholars semifinalists LCPD: Missing teens located GHS edges P.K. Yonge GNV addresses commission conduct, approves items GPD releases info on hit-and-run vehicle Two area girls teams in top 20 Supreme Court hears arguments on border policy Newberry board approves new restaurant Newberry to hold annual Christmas tree lighting Police release photos of missing teens Area gas prices continue to fall Ridaught: Buchholz, Hawthorne back in state semis Buchholz’s Maren named top coach Gainesville hit-and-run claims cyclist Three Lake City juveniles reported missing CCSO mourns captain’s death in UTV accident Quiet Courage award recipients announced UF study shows urine could help seagrass growth UTV overturns, kills Fort White man Muhammad Ali’s doctors bring evidence of Parkinson’s Lake City group remembers 1988 unsolved homicide Hawthorne holds off Pahokee P.K. Yonge falls short in region final Buchholz returns to state semifinals Newberry to get new restaurant—and likely 2 UF study finds election stress may impact health UF Health to hold free wellness seminars UF-designed AI aims to quicken medical decisions County's 47 ecosystems protect land, allow growth Child dies in Columbia County I-10 crash Gators football joins NFL head impacts study North Florida receives “A” hospital safety grade Couple raises nearly $50K for hospice care Boys hoop rankings feature seven area teams Inflation gobbling Black Friday savings Boater drowns in Newnans Lake NASA mission reaches moon UF scientists develop potential ALS, dementia meds UF/IFAS Q&A looks at holiday meal safety UF/IFAS offers winter landscape fertilization tips SBAC swears in first all-female board Aging Matters: Confronting the caregiving crisis Thanksgiving travel numbers near pre-COVID levels Columbia County I-75 collision kills pedestrian Space mission to study muscle loss treatment Holiday plays return to Hippodrome Area gas prices drop slightly Alachua County joins challenge to GNV zoning Alachua County man sentenced to life after assault Clemons named Florida speaker pro tempore Pedestrian dies in Newberry collision Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest to be held Saturday Pedestrian dies crossing West University High Springs home burns Eastside’s Ahn wins 100 butterfly Fishing report: Storm alters Florida coastline Bradford cruises past Eastside Buchholz advances to regional final Hawthorne rallies again, eliminates Wildwood Nesty wins state title in 200-yard freestyle Gainesville P. K. Yonge blitzes Melbourne Holy Trinity in dominating victory 35-3 Ocala Christian stonewalls The Classical Academy of Sarasota 44-0 Ocala Trinity Catholic explodes past Daytona Beach Father Lopez 56-6 CALS packages 26,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger Ridaught: Boys basketball starts Monday Bell woman held on $6M bond for attempted murder Seven area football teams ranked in top 20 Two area girls teams in regional rankings GNV commission OKs salary bump, interim auditor Gainesville commissioners spar, table 9 items Newberry to host Fall Festival ACSO announces historic raises Celebration Pointe to host tree lighting City to examine potential changes to K-9 unit Buchholz girls look to get back to postseason GNV festival, art show returns for 41st year A. Quinn Jones Center celebrates staff retirement Eastside to host career showcase Two people rescued from Johnson Lake LCPD collects 137 pounds of medications Two artwalks remain in downtown High Springs Keystone Heights tandem will be tough to stop Three SBAC members say goodbye ACAR pauses animal intakes World’s estimated population reaches eight billion Alachua County swears in three commissioners LWV to host electric vehicle demonstration Fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Trenton woman dies in crash GNV to tackle major development, land trust items Ridaught: Separating pretenders from contenders Area gas prices remain steady Lake City pilot lands, overturns on beach Tips to stop on-the-rise holiday scams GNV requires more secure bike lanes with new roads LCPD traffic stop leads to narcotics arrest Rum 138 to celebrate 10 years with music festival RSV surging early, filling up hospitals GNV auditor resigns, will stay until January Gilland: Grabbing onto real hope Denied: Ocala Christian blunts Ocala St. John Lutheran on scoreboard 36-0 Santa Fe clinches second state title Chiefland dominates Newberry to reach semifinals Buchholz pulls out last-minute win Eastside advances to regional semifinals Lakeland Geneva Classical Academy escapes Starke Hope Christian in thin win 20-13 Gooseggs: Madison County hands Fort White a shutout 36-0 Poe: Gainesville in good hands after elections Ridaught: Girls basketball starts Monday GNV chamber to host epilepsy fundraiser Trinity Christian remains atop regional power poll Judge blocks student loan forgiveness plan Nicole downgraded but still wallops Florida Bradford County jury hands down death sentence Developer to build 212 apartments near Newberry UF expert Q&A clears up hearing aids confusion GFR extinguishes apartment fire Teen dies in Levy County crash State board confirms Sasse as UF president ACSO gets extra salary boost, refutes report Five Alachua County teams in state playoffs Newberry shooting claims one Steinhatchee named Veterans Day destination ACPS to host a transportation job fair Update: Officials cancel events, prep for Nicole Alachua County again selects all-Democratic BOCC Ward to take mayoral reins from Poe in January Voters pass surtax, single-member districts Assistant state attorney wins open judicial seat Familiar faces retain state, U.S. House seats GPD investigates NE Gainesville homicide Alachua County issues tropical storm watch GPD responds to two weekend shootings Incumbents look to retain county commission posts GNV’s Bacopa Literary Review to debut 13th edition Labor Department releases October jobs report Ridaught: Fall championships highlight season Florida pump prices surge Early voting turnout reaches 30% Football playoffs begin this week Veterans Day celebrations planned for Friday Accident claims 2 near Horseshoe Beach Gilland: Running the race of life UF hosts a “Game Time” celebration Santa Fe returns to 4A state championship Buchholz, Oak Hall girls win state titles Dixie County crash kills man UF community rallies against antisemitism Williston uses big fourth quarter in road win Eastside shuts out Gainesville GHS junior claims state swimming title Williston, Union County fall in state semifinals Daytona Beach Seabreeze takes the lead, but can't maintain it in falling to Citra North Marion 55-34 Boxed in: Gainesville Eastside's defense bottles Gainesville's attack 36-0 Never a doubt: Jacksonville Bolles breezes past Gainesville Buchholz 49-28 Williston flies high over Chiefland 57-28 Fort White sets early tone to dominate Alachua Santa Fe 55-21 Lake Butler Union County takes advantage of early margin to vanquish DeFuniak Springs Walton 31-15 Ocala Christian gives Clermont Real Life Christian the business 44-7 Down but not out: Ocala Vanguard beats back Ocala Forest 29-14 Too wild to tame: Gainesville P. 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Yonge topples Keystone Heights 35-22 Over and out: Umatilla punches through Bronson 41-12 Sweating it out: Live Oak Suwannee edges Starke Bradford 10-7 Hawthorne tames Titusville Astronaut's offense 52-0 Bell stonewalls Gainesville St. Francis 35-0 Score no more: Branford's defense is flawless in stopping Jasper Hamilton County 36-0 Point of emphasis: Chipley posts stop sign on Cross City Dixie County's offense 35-0 LCPD, GPD find two teens missing from Oklahoma Alachua County finalizes $700,000 land purchase Pedestrian hit, killed on SW Archer Road First-time coaches knocking on door Storm warning: Gainesville Countryside Christian unleashes full fury on West Melbourne Calvary Chapel 47-8 Perry, Long vie for redrawn Senate District 9 Area swimmers prepare for state finals Aldi approved for Tioga, gas station in Micanopy HCA names new North Florida Division president Lovler: Inside lessons on caregiving Six area teams ranked in power poll Truck driver charged for hitting Levy school bus Abracadabra: Ocala Vanguard makes Orange Park Ridgeview's offense disappear 3-0 Fed raises interest rates, hints at pullback Alachua County jury convicts 2 for murder LCPD: 3 injured in Lake City shooting Humane society taps new executive director GACAR to host a local food drive and fundraiser McIntosh 1890s Festival set for Saturday GNV candidates approach November runoffs Santa Fe advances to state semifinals Eagles denied second straight state semifinal State drops charges against Drotos, Ryals Sasse becomes new UF president-elect House races feature incumbents, newcomers UF to host community solidarity gathering Four area teams vie for final four Annual New Works Festival to run 3 new plays Florida gas prices continue to fall Loften HS teaches amateur radio skills Mud flies over single-member districts Ridaught: 3 regular-season finale games to watch Buchholz, Oak Hall ready for state LCPD responds to 3 gunfire incidents Dixie County 2-vehicle accident kills 1, injures 4 Local students learn about municipal government Lake City woman dies in single-vehicle accident Holiday History: Halloween traditions High-speed pursuit leads to 3 arrests Local boy fights cancer through Power of Play Fishing report: Cool snap produces little change Williston wins in 5 over Newberry Eastside claims district championship GHS football coach Dock Pollard resigns Ridaught: Eagles continue to soar Update: CCSO arrests third suspect No. 1 Trinity Christian extends lead Cross country regionals to be held at SF College Class 1A playoffs up for grabs Santa Fe cruises past Astronaut Buchholz back in win column GNV board delays county courthouse rezoning Collision kills 4-month-old Lake City boy FHP seeks information on I-75 pileup that left 3 dead Florida Finds: Historic Micanopy Multiple-vehicle accident injures 4 FWC: It’s time to exclude bats from your home ‘Boo at the Zoo’ to return for Halloween fun Local organizations host drug take back Archer receives $546,000 in grants Derrick: Slain reporter spotlights journalism's role Alachua County to combine parks, roads in surtax Florida agriculture takes $1.56 billion hit Santa Fe sends Space Coast into orbit Oak Hall sweeps quarterfinals match 24-hour standoff ends with peaceful arrest GNV Airport holds emergency disaster drill Bielarski, Ward question each other at debate Lake City semi driver dies in I-75 accident Volleyball state playoffs begin today Florida gas prices drop slightly Head-on collision kills 2, injures 1 near Live Oak UF to enforce protest rule ahead of Sasse vote GNV airport to run emergency drill Tuesday morning Early voting begins in Alachua County Area teams set for District 1A, 2A meets Ridaught: New FHSAA format benefits some, not all Student debt forgiveness on hold Lake City burglar caught in act Holiday History: Diwali New director paints picture of arts in medicine Gilland: We all need reminders Local church celebrates new historical marker Semi catches fire on I-75 Hornets sting the Colts Newberry dominates Blue Wave Voters to decide Alachua County Commission structure Alachua business owners weigh litigation against city Ridaught: SEC hoops should be competitive CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for immunizations Cade Museum receives $25K donation Orange Heights collision kills 1, injures 2 Dixie County tops Newberry for district title Oak Hall wins district title GNV moves to let developers set parking numbers GCSO apprehends escaped inmate Oak Hammock annual walk raises Alzheimer’s funds Three area teams in top five Biden plans to release more oil Ward, Bielarski defend past GRU actions at debate Oak Hall advances to district championship CCSO arrests 2 for disturbance near school Local housing waitlist to reopen after six years Former CCSO employee arrested in Illinois Van collides with Keystone Heights school bus 7 events to enjoy during Gators’ weekend off Bradford, Union County complete semis sweeps GHS eliminates rival Buchholz Jacksonville Old Plank Christian hammers Ocala St. John Lutheran 38-6 Man gets life sentence for Newberry assault, robbery Oak Hammock to host Walk to End Alzheimer's Cammack, Hawk vie for congressional seat Area schools receive recognition award dollars Florida gas prices continue to increase GNV commission eliminates single-family zoning Abracadabra: Ocala Vanguard makes Belleview's offense disappear 41-0 Mayo Lafayette drops zeroes on Branford 47-0 Keystone Heights, Bronson advance to semifinals Ridaught: Volleyball postseason begins today Annual peanut festival wraps up in Williston GRU teaches Cub Scouts about power line safety Wiles students earn All-State music honors Friends of the Library fall book sale returns Gilland: Considering our blind spots Motorcycle accident claims Alachua man UF's Go Greater campaign raises $4.5 billion Fishing report: Fall brings great Gulf action Instant classic: Hawthorne stuns Union County Buchholz wins shootout over Oakleaf Ocala Forest dominates early, rolls past Clermont East Ridge 42-8 Gainesville Buchholz pushes over Orange Park Oakleaf 45-31 Starke Bradford blanks St. Augustine Tocoi Creek in shutout performance 27-0 Not for the faint of heart: Hawthorne topples Lake Butler Union County 28-21 Interlachen earns narrow win over Bell 26-19 Lake City Columbia outclasses Middleburg 28-14 Brooksville Central tops Branford in extra frame 28-27 Ocala Vanguard hits passing gear early to lap Tavares 62-8 Destination, victory: Citra North Marion's fast burst dooms Ocala West Port 51-12 Convincing fashion: Gainesville Christian handles Jacksonville First Coast Christian 49-18 Ocala Lake Weir records thin win against Pierson Taylor 24-17 Ocala Trinity Catholic escapes close call with Ponte Vedra Beach Ponte Vedra 26-21 Palatka dominates early, rolls past Keystone Heights 48-30 Blank check: Williston writes off Trenton with nothing but zeroes 56-0 Fort White grinds out close victory over Cross City Dixie County 21-13 Commission will take final action Monday on zoning Kendra Scott opens pop-up store in Gainesville Ridaught: Small school football not so small Buchholz tops latest regional power poll Social Security benefits to get boost Arrgh, Pirates keep Hurricanes winless Just a bit better: Palm Coast Matanzas slips past Gainesville 22-14 Bridlewood agreement approved in High Springs Orange Park St. Johns Country Day tops Ocala St. John Lutheran 19-6 St. Augustine Florida Deaf paints near-perfect picture in win over Ocala Christian 52-16 UF HealthStreet to host Night of Dance Walk a Mile to be held on Monday Federal deficit shrinks by $1.4 trillion Bielarski, Ward to debate twice in coming weeks Williston refuses to yield in shutout of Branford 3-0 High Springs strike team recalls Ian devastation Fort White man charged with sexual battery District tournament play begins Monday UF Scripps receives $100M gift Nesty builds swimming juggernaut at UF Alachua County rejects West End land use change GNV Housing Authority receives $250,000 grant ‘Running Mates’ to lighten up election season Florida gas prices rise slightly Community members train as mental health coaches GHS sweeps Buchholz on Senior Night UF protesters storm Sasse forum Ocala Forest engulfs Groveland South Lake in point barrage 35-6 Lake Minneola engineers impressive victory over Ocala West Port 49-7 Colleges gather supplies for hurricane relief Ridaught: Rivalry week – LSU at Florida GPD investigates multiple shootings New faces run into cross country power rankings Area churches to host historic marker unveiling Lake City shooting injures two November candidates pitch plans in local forum Gilland: Remembering a guitar, Gary and God Fishing report: Fishing anomaly averted Eastside wins second straight Ocala Trinity Catholic collects skin-tight win against Clearwater Calvary Christian 49-46 Quick jolt prompts Bronson to power past Deltona Trinity Christian 28-6 Gainesville Oak Hall rides to cruise-control win over Jacksonville Harvest Community 41-3 Wildwood loses steam in OT, falls to Chiefland 28-20 Fort White nets nifty victory over Mayo Lafayette 23-21 Williston scores early, pulls away from Ocala Lake Weir 63-6 Ocala Forest pushes over Leesburg 34-22 Too close for comfort: Citra North Marion strains past Ocala Vanguard 18-17 Ocala West Port flexes stout defense to thwart Inverness Citrus 49-0 Gainesville Christian dismantles Lakeland Geneva Classical Academy in convincing manner 47-7 Brooksville Hernando Christian rains down on Starke Hope Christian 56-14 Gainesville Eastside hammers Orange Park Ridgeview 35-10 Crescent City pushes over Keystone Heights 38-18 Gainesville Countryside Christian mows down Ocala Christian 53-26 Off and running: Lake Butler Union County's quick trick is no treat for Cross City Dixie County 42-6 Point of emphasis: Live Oak Suwannee posts stop sign on Alachua Santa Fe's offense 40-0 Climbing out of a hole: Lake City Columbia overcomes Orange Park 26-7 Point of emphasis: Branford posts stop sign on Trenton's offense 46-0 Festivities wrap up UF Homecoming week Review board approves substation, fire station Ridaught: Learning football and life NEPTUNYA Ocean Power wins 2022 Cade Prize Buchholz routs Gainesville Split GNV commission passes zoning on 1,778 acres Halt: Gainesville Buchholz refuses to yield to Gainesville 49-0 Committee names Sasse lone finalist for UF presidency OPEC+ slashes oil production to buoy prices High Springs Playhouse to open 30th season Buchholz-GHS rivalry airs on radio tonight GPD arrests 2 for sex trafficking LCPD responds to multiple gunfire incidents Crash leaves Lawtey woman in critical condition SBAC appoints new district security chief UFAA to celebrate inaugural Tom Petty Day GHA appoints two executive team members Blossoming Butterfly to host grand reopening Lake City to host craft beer, wine festival Hawthorne survives scare against Gibbs Santa Fe sweeps Gainesville High Hawthorne pockets narrow victory over St. Petersburg Gibbs 21-12 Peaceful Paths promotes domestic violence awareness GRU continues late fee policy for October Alachua County election office sends out ballots SF, Gateway collect supplies for sister college Unbeaten Hawthorne hosts Gibbs tonight Williston runs over Newberry Too much punch: Bell knocks out Lecanto Seven Rivers Christian 40-27 Florida gas prices drop lower despite Ian Gainesville Eastside escapes close call with Citra North Marion 14-6 Defensive dominance: Starke Bradford stymies Keystone Heights 38-0 Gooseggs: Ocala Trinity Catholic hands St. Augustine St. Joseph a shutout 56-0 Over and out: Williston punches through Newberry 42-19 CareerSource to hold job fair for county positions Ridaught: Football resumes in Hurricane Ian’s wake Newberry extends summer utility program Beyond the Bell returns to ACPS Hurricane Ian's death toll nears 90 Gilland: Grappling with Ian's wrath Buchholz runner sets all-time area 5K mark Two dead in head-on Columbia County collision SUV collision claims Yankeetown man Rescues underway in Ian’s wake Local area escapes worst of Hurricane Ian SRWMD reopens district lands Buchholz stays atop power poll after Vanguard win Ridaught: October big month for football Alachua County avoids Hurricane Ian’s worst Busy football week ahead BMX racers earn Gold Cup Plate honors 2.5M power outages in Florida due to Hurricane Ian Biden approves disaster assistance to Florida Derrick: Where to find Mainstreet’s print edition Closures continue ahead of Hurricane Ian GNV Beautification Board honors local projects Bridlewood advances after High Springs board vote Single-vehicle accident claims Trenton woman P.K. Yonge shuts out Santa Fe BOCC issues non-mandatory evacuation order Just a bit better: St. Augustine Menendez slips past Gainesville 23-14 BOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds Gainesville to resume sandbag events Wednesday Alachua County opens emergency shelters P.K. Yonge plays Santa Fe tonight Hurricane Ian prompts widespread school closures UF moves Eastern Washington game to Sunday Landlords voice opposition to city inspection program BOCC may delay West End development item GNV offers prefilled and make-your-own sandbags Williston to hold 33rd annual peanut festival Florida gas prices dip slightly Alachua County declares local state of emergency Ridaught: MLB playoffs heating up Drummond, Miller top prep cross country rankings Gilland: Contrasting thorns and roses Buchholz sweeps Rob Ramirez City Swim Meet Jacksonville man dies in Lake City shooting Alachua, Levy counties prep for Tropical Storm Ian Fishing report: Anglers hope big rains miss Santa Fe earns first win under Szymanski Late field goal lifts Buchholz Destination, victory: Hawthorne's fast burst dooms Gainesville P. K. Yonge 46-6 Orlando Cornerstone Charter blanks Bronson in shutout performance 35-0 Gainesville Oak Hall refuses to yield in shutout of Jacksonville Eagle's View 35-0 Gainesville Buchholz barely beats Ocala Vanguard 24-21 Down but not out: Jasper Hamilton County beats back Bell 38-21 Jacksonville Trinity Christian passes stress test against Lake City Columbia 43-30 Cross City Dixie County escapes Monticello Jefferson County in thin win 26-20 Quincy Munroe Day can't hang with Starke Bradford 21-7 Putting it all together: Ave Maria Rhodora J Donahue overwhelms Ocala Christian 44-2 Winter Haven All Saints drops zeroes on Ocala St. John Lutheran 49-0 Boxed in: Ocala West Port's defense bottles Kissimmee Gateway's attack 26-0 Dunnellon lassos Ocala Forest right out of the chute 20-18 Jacksonville Raines stops Ocala Trinity Catholic in snug affair 20-17 Keystone Heights takes the lead, but can't maintain it in falling to Interlachen 26-12 Halt: Palatka refuses to yield to Ocala Lake Weir 36-0 Gainesville Countryside Christian comes to play in easy win over Jacksonville Old Plank Christian 60-13 Lecanto Seven Rivers Christian takes advantage of early margin to vanquish Gainesville St. Francis 52-8 Lake Butler Union County blankets Newberry with swarming defensive effort 45-0 Alachua Santa Fe breaks out early, races past Gainesville 14-7 Live Oak Suwannee collects skin-tight win against Citra North Marion 10-7 GPD disciplines 5 officers involved in Bradley arrest Ridaught: Santa Fe focuses on title defense Local leaders praise work of Bread of the Mighty Four arrested in Levy County homicide incident Cade Prize selects six finalists Bradford moves into power poll top 10 Interest rate hikes, both foreign and domestic Santa Fe sweeps Florida High GNV commission approves GRU rate increase, budgets Ocala Trinity Catholic exerts defensive dominance to doom Orlando Bishop Moore 3-0 Stop sign: Kissimmee Central Pointe Christian renders Gainesville Oak Hall's offense pointless 3-0 GNV delays final passage of zoning ordinances Rob Ramirez City Swim Meet set for Saturday Alleged gunshot leads to school lockdowns Inmate dies in Alachua County Jail ACPS students break record for scholarship program Fed hikes rates by three quarters of a point McGraw shares vision for SBAC at GNV4ALL meeting Abracadabra: Gainesville makes Gainesville Eastside's offense disappear 3-0 Oak Hall School wins sixth straight Hippodrome extends showings of Fahrenheit 451 High Springs weighs salary bump, new city attorney Gunfire strikes Lake City house Study to examine autism’s role in aging AC staff, developers present plans for 4,000 acres Declining gas prices may be ending ACSO investigates Hawthorne School threat High Springs BMX to host regional finals Human remains found in Columbia County GPD responds to two shootings Ridaught: Oh, what a relief it is Local leaders launch surtax campaign for November Columbia wins Lady Bulldog Invitational Antisemitic flyers hit Gainesville neighborhoods Alachua County students earn national recognition Van vs. sedan collision kills Bell man Howard Bishop to host second City Services Fair GNV commission to convene three times this week Growing GRU program needs more contractors Find Your Frugal: Save water, save money UF studies pet overpopulation during pandemic Tractor Supply celebrates new Hawthorne store New Hyatt opens in downtown Gainesville Eastside loses first game North Marion dominates Santa Fe Orange Park St. Johns Country Day survives close clash with Ocala Christian 27-26 Gainesville Buchholz survives for narrow win over St. Johns Creekside 48-41 Citra North Marion scores fast, scores a lot to dismiss Alachua Santa Fe 40-6 Wewahitchka survives close clash with Trenton 22-14 Off and running: Ocala Vanguard's quick trick is no treat for Leesburg 34-6 Dominant defense: Ocala West Port stifles Groveland South Lake 19-0 Hawthorne won't be denied in OT victory over Orlando Christian Prep 14-11 Blank check: Starke Bradford writes off Gainesville Eastside with nothing but zeroes 28-0 Off and running: Keystone Heights' quick trick is no treat for Jacksonville Impact Christian 38-12 Jacksonville Duval Charter routs Ocala St. John Lutheran 35-12 Powerhouse performance: Gainesville Countryside Christian roars to big win over The Classical Academy of Sarasota 52-6 Lake Butler Union County's speedy start jolts Gainesville P. 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Yonge 55-7 Williston tells Branford "No Soup For You" in shutout 56-0 Lake City Columbia smacks Madison County in shutout victory 21-0 Semi catches fire on I-75 Bobcats top regional football power poll Green Cove Springs Clay outclasses Gainesville 28-10 GNV updated on audit, construction, solar power Plane goes down south of Hampton County offers churches free disaster prep training ART plans Baird Complex moveout Six regional water supply projects receive funds BOCC initiates rental permitting, learns from GNV GINI makes strides in Alachua County GRU to present on customer solar connection limits Bell to host Lady Bulldog Invitational Derrick: Mainstreet teams up with Publix UN report: 50 million in modern slavery BOCC pivots on affordable housing project Buchholz edges The Rock in five sets Ex-Newberry coach sentenced for sideline incident Amazon building receives hoax bomb threat Motorcyclist dies in Archer Road crash Red, White and Blue Farm celebrates its rebranding Gas prices drop as summer driving season ends Animal shelter to host National Adoption Weekend High Springs enters dialogue for joint wastewater Ridaught: Buchholz football in “loaded district” Grants available for roof, home repairs Millers top boys, girls cross country rankings UF repeats No. 5 ranking Matheson exhibit focuses on Great Southern BOCC to vote on millage, rental permit program Gilland: We need each other A first: Avian flu detected in American dolphin Buchholz, Oak Hall lead pack at Bobcat Classic Fishing report: Fishing improves in cooler nights Mother Nature strikes again Branford shuts out Bell Hawthorne knocks out victory beat against Jacksonville Terry Parker 36-18 Powerhouse performance: Gainesville Oak Hall roars to big win over Lecanto Seven Rivers Christian 48-21 Newberry mows down Trenton 65-6 Palatka finds its way to knock off Alachua Santa Fe 33-13 Full throttle: Citra North Marion establishes quick lead, cruises past Belleview 26-13 Shaken, not stirred, Tampa Berkeley Prep cracks Ocala West Port 40-7 It took an extra action before Ocala Vanguard could beat Dunnellon 21-20 Score no more: Starke Bradford's defense is flawless in stopping Middleburg 21-0 Monticello Aucilla Christian baffles Gainesville St. Francis 46-0 Score no more: Jacksonville Bishop Snyder's defense breaks down Trenton Riverside Christian 2-0 Fort White deals goose eggs to Keystone Heights in fine defensive showing 28-0 Chiefland barely beats Live Oak Suwannee 14-13 Lake City Columbia knocks off DeLand 21-16 Denied: Branford blunts Bell on scoreboard 39-0 Sept. 11 memorial stair climb slated for Sunday Ridaught: Kentucky is bigger Senate Dems may tie marriage bill to budget Van hits, kills pedestrian in Columbia County Hawthorne moves up in regional power poll Hipp Unplugged staged reading returns GHS struggles in home loss to Trinity Catholic Ocala Trinity Catholic comes to play in easy win over Gainesville 48-3 Williston stonewalls Cross City Dixie County 49-0 GNV approves initial millage rate, 2023 budgets Acrosstown Repertory Theatre discusses future State wants Gainesville to shelve zoning changes GPD: K-9 team followed protocol in Bradley arrest Juul to pay nearly $440M in teen vaping probe Parents arrested in toddler gunshot death Zookeepers bring reptiles to retirement home City showdown features undefeated teams Bobcat Classic to draw over 530 runners Writers Alliance to hold free lecture for writers Chief Theatre to solve Agatha Christie murder Board hears early rebuild option for Boltin Center Quiet hurricane season pushes gas prices lower Two area volleyball teams ranked No. 1 Bronson man dies in Chiefland collision Lake City man dies in motorcycle vs. pickup crash Latino Film Festival returns to in-person showings GRU safety facilitator stays ahead of storms Soprano to perform at Santa Fe in September RedCoach announces red-eye routes Holiday History: Labor Day Pickup collides with CCSO patrol vehicle Gilland: It is true, life is hard SUV strikes, kills pedestrian in Suwannee County Car hits, kills cyclist in Otter Creek Florida Finds: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Bobcats roll Riverview Dixie County routs Trenton Razor thin: Ocala Trinity Catholic earns tough verdict over Clearwater Central Catholic 35-27 Williston baffles Weeki Wachee 42-0 Never a doubt: Orlando Bishop Moore breezes past Gainesville 49-17 Jacksonville Old Plank Christian routs Ocala Christian 47-7 Starke Bradford tells Baldwin "No Soup For You" in shutout 35-0 Gainesville Oak Hall shuts off the power on Jacksonville Bishop Snyder 49-12 Gainesville Buchholz gives Sarasota Riverview the business 45-6 Tough tussle: Lake Butler Union County breaks free from Lake City Columbia 31-27 Ridaught: New coach, new era of Gator football Math, reading scores fall during pandemic UF Shands paramedics, dispatchers unionize Head start center opens in Newberry Eastside shuts out Keystone Heights Jacksonville Impact Christian outduels Trenton Riverside Christian in competitive clash 38-22 Gainesville Eastside refuses to yield in shutout of Keystone Heights 26-0 GNV sets timeline for hiring charter officers Man arrested for battery, kidnapping near Trenton FDA authorizes COVID-19 booster update Buchholz, Hawthorne remain among top area teams LCPD announces DUI checkpoint for Saturday The Swamp reopens in Gainesville Columbia County OKs Legislative ask, appraisal Lacerta Therapeutics expands facilities New Williston coach aims for district title Shands data breach affects 941 patients High Springs board delays vote on Bridlewood plan Alachua County buys 605 acres west of Hawthorne Heavy rain continues to saturate area DeSantis visits Live Oak, gives $1.9 million check Bell aims for district title, deep playoff run Keystone Heights earns UCF-Certification Stocks dip lower amid rate hike fears COVID numbers drop from recent highs Electric buses to arrive after $68 million award Westgate Publix set to open on Thursday Ridaught: Bounce back week Lake City crash kills 1, shuts down traffic signal GPD administers Narcan to officers after arrest Gilland: Generosity is contagious Gainesville Eastside chalks up convincing victory over Gainesville P. 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Yonge 48-21 Score no more: Ocala Vanguard's defense is flawless in stopping Gainesville 68-0 Community gathers to remember 1902 lynching Lake City teen shot in head Fishing report: Strong dog days action continues Weather wreaks havoc throughout region Single-vehicle accident claims 2 on I-75 Dunnellon dispatches Ocala West Port 20-7 Chiefland shuts off the power on Crescent City 47-7 Quick jolt prompts Branford to power past Jacksonville Eagle's View 31-8 Needlepoint: Tallahassee Florida High sews up Ocala Trinity Catholic in slim triumph 22-19 Boxed in: Winter Haven All Saints' defense bottles Ocala Christian's attack 48-0 Climbing out of a hole: Hawthorne overcomes Middleburg 24-7 Defensive dominance: Mayo Lafayette stymies Cross City Dixie County 22-0 Ridaught: It’s game day Eastside students excel in IB exams Buchholz strikes early, shuts down Columbia Gainesville Buchholz sprints past Lake City Columbia 31-14 Buchholz tops first 2022 regional power poll Ward, Bielarski draw contrasts in mayoral runoff Chomp the Block event returns SF to celebrate 20th annual community forum Toddler dies from self-inflicted gunshot Two adults arrested for harboring missing juvenile Chiefland primed for long postseason run Biden announces plan to cancel some student loans FDOT partners with UF for pedestrian safety Local YMCA undergoes reimagining process Dollar General robber arrested in Lake City Derrick: Mainstreet adds 5 to team McGraw recaptures school board seat Eastman wins city seat, 2 others go to runoffs Ward, Bielarski to contend for mayor in runoff Cammack, Hawk, Wheeler win primary battles County animal shelter ‘turned a corner’ since June New coach brings hope to Williston Stolen box truck chase ends in arrest 2-vehicle Clay County accident claims 1, injures 3 Florida leads nation in gas price drop August election brimming with local races Ridaught: It’s game week Fahrenheit 451 sparks Hippodrome’s 50th year Judges select 21 Cade Fibonacci Finalists State awards Micanopy $3M for broadband Apple warns of security flaw Easton to host annual archery compeition Find Your Frugal: Saving at farmers markets Gilland: When reality does not match memories Oak Hall edges P.K. Yonge in preseason opener Ridaught: Football returns with preseason Friday Buchholz prepares for deep playoff run Scorpio makes Best Companies list Turnpike extension paused, coalition stays wary ACSO arrests man for stabbing at Wawa Young Oak Hall team looks for extended playoff run CCSO arrests Columbia High student with firearm Local election timing could alter outcomes Feds award ACT $7.85 million for conservation Fuel costs push GRU bills higher The Village at Gainesville wins inclusivity award SBA opens loans for area freeze losses Union County looks to defend district title Alachua County schools still short 36 teachers Duke Energy powers up Micanopy battery site Early learning leaders complete masterclass Hawthorne prepares for another title run Study examines coffee and cigarettes connection Friends of Susan B. Anthony to spotlight Title IX Federal judge dismisses McGraw lawsuit Gainesville zoning changes sent to county, state Senior Spotlight: Ulysses Freed of Keystone Heights Find Your Frugal: Save on school lunches Lake City hires new attorney, permanent manager Ridaught: Loads of prep sports coverage ahead UF lands grant for natural resources building Gas prices drop despite demand increase UF: Sleep medication usage drops Candidates woo voters at 'Souls to the Polls' North Florida Hospital receives 5-star rating UF: Diagnostic tool identifies sepsis within hours Gilland: Precious and Few GNV honors Haile Homestead historian Infotech receives top 15 ranking GHS math team finishes 8th at nationals Fishing report: Bonus chances bolster dog days Ridaught: 3 top 10 opponents highlight UF schedule CDC drops quarantine guidelines for COVID-19 Local cities receive development funds Terrell Bradley, friend paint 34th Street wall—again Union County sets sights high High Springs kickstarts draft mural ordinance Suspect arrested in GRACE Marketplace murder GHS looks to build on 2021 success Early voting period opens on Saturday SRWMD approves water resource funding Summer Lovin’ adoption event to be held Saturday Return to normalcy marks new school year BOCC approves Duke Energy exception with warning Suwannee Library to host cold case event ALDI to celebrate Starke grand opening Bronson coach faces additional charges Local traffic patterns shift with back to school CCSO arrests 3 vehicle burglars P.K. Yonge roster loaded with youth Meadowbrook gains approval for two-story range UF College of Nursing receives $3.6M grant FRDAP awards grant for Forest Park renovations Fewer drivers at pump despite lower gas prices Dixie County returns solid nucleus Three artists from Taiwan to perform in GNV Newberry approves plat for new development GRU to return utility deposits Antisemitic fliers scattered in Alachua County Ridaught: Big things come in small packages Democrats pass spending bill Student safety training expands through radKIDS Find Your Frugal: Summer family fun ideas Gilland: You heard it here Cotton Club Museum chair honored FWC: Learn to be alligator aware Bradford County crash claims 1, injures 2 Ridaught: Remembering a broadcast icon Ballot station to be available on Monday Newberry aims to maintain success GNV approves zoning, density ordinances 4-3 GNV votes to keep part of Streatery pedestrian-only Newberry looks to rebound in 2022 UF Health CEO steps down Residents rally to oppose Thursday zoning meeting CCSO arrests 3 robbery suspects Bell looks for continued growth 2-vehicle crash kills 1, injures 1 near Williston GRU waives summer late fees Live Oak man dies in collision with tree BOCC agrees to expand redevelopment area Alachua Fire activates 1st heavy rescue unit I-75 crash sends 5 Lake City residents to hospital Santa Fe aims for program turnaround COVID continues to saturate Florida GNV root beer float fundraiser to launch Saturday UF expects over 2,000 summer graduates Gas demand increases while prices still drop Ridaught: Fall practice starts today UF to lead $7.5M NSF study Gainesville sprinter sets U20 world record LCPD responds to 3 gunfire incidents Athletes, coaches to gather in GNV for kickoff 2-vehicle crash injures 5 in Gilchrist County Find Your Frugal: Tips to getting, keeping credit Gainesville wins award for edible groves program North Florida offers new endoscopic procedure Florida Finds: Fairgrounds St. Pete Fishing report: Fish and shrimp all around Ridaught: Who will win state in 2022? DeSantis fills Columbia County School Board seat Fencers cross foils at local training camp GNV eyes change for micromobility program Gunfire strikes Lake City home Eastside alum looks to turn program around County presents plans for Four Creeks Preserve Senior Spotlight: Daryus Boyd of Buchholz ACSO arrests Bronson boys basketball coach Economy shrinks, Fed raises rates Body found near Waldo Road Walmart Dixie County armed with new coach, young roster Kiner selected new head of Children’s Trust Newberry opts to keep services despite late bills Grand jury indicts 4 on homicide charges Man fleeing police dies in collision with semi GPD arrests man distributing child porn Semi collision on I-75 injures 2 Two local districts model trendy development tool Senior Spotlight: Jake O’Steen of Union County Labor Coalition to host GNV mayor candidate forum Keepers of the Springs to hold fundraiser UF Shands nationally recognized in 10 specialties Scott officially takes charge as 26th police chief Pump prices keep falling Ridaught: Camps kick off NFL season Car runs red light, injures 2 in Live Oak Gator Swim Club finishes fourth Team USA wins record 33 medals Senior Spotlight: Quinten Rawls of Union County Find Your Frugal: 5 tips for grocery shoppers Gainesville honors longtime community historian Gilland: Relating to God GPD suspends K-9 involved in Bradley arrest Recent shootings deplete LifeSouth blood reserves UF unveils imaging machine for cancer treatment Ridaught: Softball a home run this summer Train hits pickup, kills 1, injures 2 GNV revisits Infinity Line bike trail project Top Alachua County 2022 football games previewed Children’s Trust finalists to hold meet-and-greet UF surpasses $1B in research spending Gunfire strikes vehicle in Lake City Ukrainian pianist performs concert to raise funds CCSO arrests 3 at apartment complex 3 arrested in home invasion homicide Senior Spotlight: Michelle Heilig of Bell Postal worker arrested for fraud Local election office finds second ballot error ACPS earns B rating, approves new charter school Gainesville home invasion leaves 1 dead, 2 injured Ridaught: HS football coaches weigh in on Media Day Buchholz High math team wins 14th national title GNV, state candidates to attend local forums Man takes life at Union County gas station Man loses eye after GPD canine apprehension Local COVID numbers show steady increase Gas prices continue to drop Elections Office leaves names off some ballots Car crash kills 1, injures 1 in Gilchrist County Gainesville hits top 10 list for chicken biscuits Waldo car crash injures 6 GPD arrests 4 locals after shooting into crowd Finding Your Frugal: Saving on school supplies Zoning changes worry GNV neighbors, prompt action Gilland: Keep pressing on UF: How forested areas affect water resources UF: Bariatric surgery patients need support Ridaught: Media Day kicks off football season High Springs updated on 2,000-unit development Cornell elected to FAC board of directors LCPD: No injuries in 4 Lake City gunfire incidents Senior Spotlight: Emma Hutto of Bell Gainesville votes to hold tax, fire rates steady Gainesville’s $32M ARPA balance draws to zero 15 studios will usher in visitors for annual tour ACSO, PBA strike compromise deal GHS hires new baseball coach Florida Gateway College receives 2 bomb threats Oak Hall earns top school ranking in Class 2A Gas leak shuts down SW Gainesville streets Santa Fe receives multiple bomb threats Inflation hits 40-year high in June UF researchers inhibit virus that causes COVID SF Building Safety Ambassador program honored League of Women Voters provides election tool Construction to begin on Archer Road SUN Trail World population nears 8 billion Senior Spotlight: Caleb Moncrief, Keystone Heights GNV airport juggles construction projects, grants Gainesville man seriously injured in SUV crash GPD arrests man for fatal hotel stabbing Price at pump plummets again Derrick: Explaining what makes Mainstreet unique Ridaught: Senior spotlights Alachua County to consider new millage rate UF sends 17 to World Athletic Championships Teenager shot on Fairview Street 2 bodies discovered in Suwannee County Gainesville postpones zoning meeting SW Gainesville gunfire injures 2 Archer kids combine new technology, art Single-car Alachua County crash kills 1, injures 1 Find Your Frugal: Tips on auto expenses Gilland: A smile goes a long way GFR event celebrates new candidates North Florida Hospital awarded for stroke care Fishing report: Orange bass still biting Monkeypox virus confirmed in 36 states Lake City shooting suspect dies in ATV accident Animal shelter enhances volunteer program Man receives sentence in 2020 death, home invasion Local players announce college commitments Suwannee County truck accident injures driver Growing tech means less power outage wait time More Americans apply for unemployment benefits 3-vehicle I-75 accident injures 6 UN reports more went hungry worldwide in 2021 Gainesville makes key finance department hires Man receives 25 years for 2020 Gainesville death 2 die when car collides with parked semi trailer Hawthorne factory hunt featured in new documentary FHP locates pickup involved in bicycle fatality UAA names new “Voice of the Gators” Library district adds 100 WiFi2Gos Local COVID numbers continue to climb Gas prices fall for third straight week Trenton native lands on USA Baseball roster New system will help local voters track ballots Gunfire puts 26 holes in occupied Lake City home Alachua County on track for record tourism year Meet the Candidates: Eighth Circuit Court UF Health named HHT Center of Excellence Fertilizer ordinance takes effect through February Swim Instructors carry on Mickle’s legacy Vehicle hits, kills Live Oak man Lakeland man collides with WWII statue IFAS: Q&A on BBQ food safety Faith Spotlight: Local pastor looks to build bridges Gilland: July 4th and free lunch Animal shelter shares July 4th pet safety tips South Florida law firm adds GNV business Fishing report: Smoking catches in summer heat Airline pilots picketing ahead of July 4 FWC: Stay sober while boating GFR urges July Fourth safety tips Top Tri-County football games previewed UF Health selects chief diversity officer Supreme Court OKs end of Remain in Mexico policy Record-setting car travel expected for July 4th GPD arrests man for indecent exposure New vehicle sound law hits Friday New voter information cards to be mailed soon Grand jury indicts 11 defendants CCSO SWAT deputy injured Animal shelter starts turning away animals 1 dead, 1 injured in stolen car accident James named next UCHS baseball coach FWC starts removing derelict vessels ACPS releases partial state test scores Ocala man arrested for Bronson shooting 13 places to celebrate July 4th Alachua County hears update, talks animal shelter LCPD arrests 3 following shooting Tyler Jefferson to suit up for Columbia Alachua County proposes holding budget, lower millage ACPS to require clear backpacks at school Forum features candidates on August ballot Derrick: Welcome to Mainstreet 2.0 Gas prices tumble for second straight week Ridaught: Top 10 moments Alachua County to hold four meetings Tuesday Meet the Candidates: Florida Legislature Mainstreet launches print edition Gilland: Suffer the little ones City of Gainesville holds first services fair Pickup hits, kills female bicyclist in Levy County Biden signs gun control legislation Florida Finds: Fourth of July celebrations Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade Congress sends Biden gun control legislation Ridaught: It was a bizarre year for prep sports ACSO still works to finalize union contracts Ed Department: Title IX to add “gender identity” Meet the Candidates: Alachua County commission SF baseball loaded with talent Levy County to hear final courthouse renovation plan Man receives 60-year sentence for 2020 murder Supreme Court upholds gun carrying rights Summer reading recommendations Meet the Candidate: Gainesville commission Area players making impact on UF Derrick: Welcome to the new Mainstreet $4M grant funds to renovate motel for homeless Gainesville to put zoning changes on schedule Meet the Candidates: Gainesville Mayor Gas, crude oil prices drop slightly Alachua County, Lake City receive $6M in grants Gainesville to hold inaugural City Services Fair DeSantis signs Alachua County bill Meet the Candidates: Alachua County School Board Newberry hires new fire chief CDC: Alachua among 44 high risk counties in Florida Logging truck overturns near Live Oak Kelly Community Center opens in NE Gainesville Gilland: A Father’s love, life and legacy Fishing report: RFK adversity Almost 50 candidates qualify for local races ACSO investigates Newberry gunshot death Simpson: FWC TrophyCatch bass caught at Newnans Ridaught: The Greatest Show on Dirt Stocks tumble after Fed hikes interest rates All Area: State semifinalists headline top coaches GNV pauses on broadband, directs funds to housing UF accrediting body finds no further action needed Levy County crash claims Live Oak man Downtown pilot program to pay street performers GNV historic stabilization pilot moves forward NWS issues heat advisory warning Local communities to receive state planning funds Heat injury claims CCSO K-9 Columbia, Buchholz, Santa Fe lead All Area team Elections office offers OmniBallot for disabled Meadowbrook driving range clears first commission Deerhaven tightens tracking of equipment Fed interest rate hike largest since 1994 GNV commission to revisit $9.6M broadband plan City of Gainesville battles summer heat Addicts paint hope wall in Gainesville Dixie County, Oak Hall lead All Area Baseball Team Meadowbrook Golf to make bid for new facility UF Shands Children’s Hospital receives top ranking Music video production transforms downtown GNV Former mayor jumps into GNV mayoral race Keystone Heights stars headline All Area team National average gas price breaks $5 barrier Wall Street shrinks into bear market DJs draw blood donors with tickets, gift cards BOCC to test new remote comment option this week Furlow medals at US Youth Rowing Championships Shelter waives adoption fees amid overcrowding Williston lands 3 on All Area Softball Team Ridaught: Big week in sports ahead Gilland: Choosing faith over fear North Florida Hospital opens new hybrid cath lab Framing shop transitions to new management Olasky Books: The Navy's longest-serving admiral Fishing report: Stellar salty reports Judge gives plea deal to Paxton hit-and-run driver Inflation tightens economic squeeze Western hemisphere countries to host more migrants Ridaught: CWS bid at stake this weekend Suwannee, Fort White coaches among state’s best DeSantis fills Alachua County commission seat ACPS to hold school job fairs House approves gun control bill Economy shrinks in first quarter Coaches Padgett, Wimberley finish in top three LifeSouth needs O-type blood donations Area DJs to push the tempo at blood drive Alachua County hopes to triple road budget Drive-by Lake City shooting strikes vehicle UF Health, Jupiter Medical expands services Elections office seeks workers for August primary CDC raises monkeypox alert level COVID cases continue modest rise Motorcycle accident critically injures Fort White man Lake City fires search firm, still seeks manager Local athlete wins prestigious award Pump prices skyrocket again Origis, Archer residents reach solar agreement Shooting claims teenager at Palms of Archer Ridaught: Gators, Sooners in winner-take-all Area nominees selected for Miss Softball Nothing Bundt Cakes to host opening giveaways Pet World: Guarding against fleas and ticks Fort White finishes No. 11 in final softball poll Gilland: Pondering the greatest gift Columbia finishes atop regional baseball rankings Florida Finds: Sweetwater Wetlands Park Fishing report: Big Bend—where the action is Student arrested for bringing gun to school Redistricting reshapes slate of candidates DeSantis opens funds to ACPS, 11 other schools Ridaught: Billy Donovan talks NBA, college hoops Downtown Starke collision injures 3 Birders kick off 19th annual June Challenge UF AI platform predicts surgical complications UF announces inaugural leadership awards Gainesville to look for permanent charter officers GNV commission moves forward on election amendment Area nominees named for Mr. Baseball Gainesville teenager receives 35-year sentence Tenant shoots apartment maintenance person Gainesville adjusts some parking limits, costs US job openings decline slightly but remain high LCSO arrests Anglers RV Park man after shootout Gainesville to discuss charter officers, amendment Year-end Prep Zone show recaps live broadcasts LCPD responds to stabbing, shooting ACFR staff shortages force Rescue 24 offline Local hospitals seeing gradual rise in COVID cases Gilchrist County ambassador program finds footing Pump prices stabilize over Memorial Day weekend Former Gators join Newberry staff How to prepare for Florida storm season YMCA camps return to Hawthorne after decade gap Garden microirrigation conserves water 13-seed Gators to host NCAA baseball regional TurnSignl legal app expands to Florida CDC: Alachua County high risk as COVID cases rise Alachua County Education Foundation seeks mentors City of trees prepares for storm season UF expert discuses fresh water protection Man dies in Lake City shooting Gilland: How do you mend a broken heart? Delta cuts flights before summer surge UF researchers look to improve retail security Pet World: Caring for your rabbit Fishing report: Hot summertime fishing Housing bond finds support, just not for this year Ridaught: Gator offense key to spot in WCWS Wander the Milky Way at Cade Museum this summer City to weigh making interim positions permanent Gainesville finances language access programs Study: Vaccines don’t prevent “long COVID” Sweet Dreams to relocate, expand this summer Leaders declare food crisis, grain sits in Ukraine Eastside student named Genes in Space finalist Grand jury clears ACSO deputy in Newberry shooting Fort White loses heartbreaker in state title game Bell players sign to play college football Juneteenth filled with food, concerts, art events NOAA predicts above average hurricane season GRU continues forward with smart meter system ACSO arrests Newberry fugitive LCPD plans Memorial Day weekend DUI checkpoint Publix headed to Newberry? BOCC approves 474 acres of development districts Fort White advances to 1A Final Glen Springs hosts chess challenge for students Legislature advances property insurance reform Gas prices continue record pace GHS senior receives first Prepaid scholarship Fort White, Dixie County to meet in 1A semis Newberry, BOCC look to continue joint support Appeals court shields Big Tech from censorship law UF Scripps receives $15M to fight pandemics Suwannee’s season ends in 4A semifinals Holley steps down as Bronson coach Baby formula airlifted to U.S. Update: Suspect identified in Newberry stabbing BOCC pushes back West End consideration Lowery named weightlifting Coach of the Year LCPD arrests armed man at Cedar Park Ridaught: COCF World Series bound GNV online surplus sales reach $1M UF scientists grow first plants in moon soil Gilland: Hope makes a big difference Newberry festival crowns new seed spitting champ Judge says pandemic border rule must stay for now West End Emergency earns distinction award Drummond Community Bank acquired in $173M merger GCSO arrests former Bell teacher Ridaught: Pruitt looks to turn Williston around FWC reminds boaters about safety week Bell instructor named finalist for top teacher Chiefland, Williston end spring with a win Columbia blanked in state semifinals GRU, non-profit team up for electric bill help Library district launches summer programming ACPS accidentally sends active shooter text SRWMD recommends $4.8M for Archer project Fort White bats go silent in state semifinals Bears run out of gas in state semifinal loss Hawthorne, county discuss wastewater project Gainesville commission cancels Thursday meeting Semi, SUV collision claims Branford woman Lake City fight leads to seven arrests FDA authorizes booster for ages 5-11 Three area teams seek first state baseball title May Art Walk to come this Saturday Compton, Indians advance to first Final Four Dixie County cruises to state semifinals State Attorney announces voter education program Newberry Watermelon Festival to run Saturday Regional play continues today More residential gunfire hits Lake City Good News Arts to host benefit gala Columbia baseball bound for Final Four Gainesville cancels meetings for COVID precaution Alford resigns from Alachua County commission High Springs OKs 120-unit development agreement Ridaught: Nothing like the first time Florida gas jump leads nation Task force: Tree canopy darkens parts of city Cade Museum to celebrate its fourth birthday Gilland: A life well lived Suwannee scores late run to beat Clay GNV to hold Hogtown Creek dedication ceremony Fishing report: Good catches abound Dixie County dominates Chiefland Marion County crash kills 1, injures 3 Commission wants course change for bus routes Poe isolating after contracting COVID-19 LCPD arrests October homicide shooter Ridaught: Florida softball in SEC Semifinals UF drug discovery method targets breast cancer GHS offense erupts against Milton High Springs votes on premium pay, water meters Gainesville pares back Election Day holiday Motorcyclist dies in Bradford County accident AC Tax Collector’s Office earns Sterling Award U.S. overdose deaths hit record high Motorcyclist dies in Gainesville accident UF study sheds light on post-COVID mortality risk Santa Fe rally falls short 64th Spring Parade of Homes to start Saturday DeSantis announces $23M for Gilchrist County Keystone Heights woman seriously injured in crash UF study to evaluate terminal illness care Softball playoffs start tonight SRWMD recommends $14M in springs restoration funds Fort White stuns Union County Chiefland eliminates defending 1A champ Newberry BOCC rules on code changes, delays development ACPS honors employees of the year GNV Rotary Club honors youth speech finalists Gunfire hits Lake City residence FHSAA baseball state playoffs kick off today Santa Fe to host reception for new art exhibit Bronson’s Thomas signs with EWU ATV accident critically injures Brooker boy Gainesville approves new districts Gainesville gas prices near record high—again Alachua County to talk bus shelters, code change Hospitalizations low as local COVID cases rise LCPD responds to gunfire, deceased woman Ridaught: The end of an era UF to test new brain tumor therapy Fitness classes popular at Bo Diddley Plaza ‘Crisis fatigue’ pushes Cuba from public view Butterfly study monitors world insect health Florida Finds: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Fishing report: FWC proposes changes County officials top off sports complex Local police collect hundreds of pounds of drugs Buchholz student receives national honor Ridaught: Beckham logical choice for Hall of Fame Alachua County purchases conservation easement Fort White earns first district title Five area teams claim district titles Crowd control pushes GNV to revisit open container Gainesville redistricting nears finish line Columbia County inmate dies in custody The Fed hikes interest rates Library to host Re-Entry Partnership Conference FWC rule on license removal draws ire Keystone Heights to host historic home tour Beckham inducted into FHSAA Hall of Fame Four people file to run for open judicial seat Dixie County cracks the top 10 Employers post record job openings in March Newberry, Dixie County win wild semifinals games Dixie County, Trenton advance in district semis Local leaders respond to potential Roe reversal SBAC approves $300K budget amendment 7 teens injured while evading police Lake City OKs camera funds, raises salary range Santa Fe, Columbia baseball in top 10 Lake Butler man dies in hit-and-run Fleming Island bounces Gainesville Buchholz in up-and-down tilt 9-3 Braddock pitches Williston past Trenton GHS baseball season ends Newberry aims for Florida’s longest zipline Ridaught: Softball, Baseball playoffs begin today Pump prices rising toward record highs Pump prices rising toward record highs GPD responds to parking garage homicide GPD responds to parking garage homicide Struggling manatees to get $17M in support Struggling manatees to get $17M in support GNV’s Chappell keeps Morningside history alive Study shows human activity helps fuel red tide Inflation surges again GIlland: A quiet confidence in God UF Health CEO not tapped for south Florida job Locals find low-cost care at UF dental school Fishing report: Area lakes still producing DeSantis visits Williston, announces state funding Florida literacy initiative garners $50 million Ridaught: Congratulations, UF class of 2022! FDA to consider COVID-19 vaccine for young kids Boat manufacturer revitalizes Alachua site Gainesville Oak Hall blanks Gainesville Eastside in shutout performance 10-0 Raiders run out of gas in Ocala City redistricting goes to first vote with new map Bronson’s Williams signs with Rhodes College GNV staff to examine multi-use complex scope FHP conducting criminal probe into Levy bus crash Local law enforcement holds drug take back day Naylor Association opens new office in Gainesville Bell student faces 5 felonies for bomb threats Ex-Gator QB Driskel talks UF, family camp GNV to discuss Eastside sports complex, ARPA funds Derrick: Got a tax refund? Here's how to spend it Grove Street Games moving to Tioga Town Center Gunfire strikes Lake City vehicle Newberry loses no-hitter, falls late BOCC discusses future of public comment ACPS starts technology survey, aims for ARPA funds BOCC approves boundaries, adds new precinct GPD arrests former DCF employee on child porn Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion Newberry moves ahead on $4M-$6M city hall building Oak Hall holds off Trenton Motorized bicyclist dies following hit and run Lake City drive-by shooting sends 1 to hospital Ridaught: EHS football opens with interim coach Gainesville author wins $50K literary prize Tebow will speak at UF commencement ceremony Water conservation starts with irrigation Gainesville gets glimpse of downtown plans Gilland: A word on preaching what we practice Study shows stormwater ponds don’t lower pollution Accident kills toddler at Ginnie Springs City to require developers to host workshops Four area teams ranked in top 20 power poll Newberry, Archer to modify lawsuit against county Ridaught: A home run race Amazing Give breaks record with $1.3M Record-setting March rainfall doubles average Friends of the Library stocked up for spring sale Sparks fly at latest ACSO-union negotiation Gainesville raises cost of rental unit permits GNV approves nonprofit funds, stuck on process UF lecturer to launch newest book First-year coach has Saints on playoff cusp County denies West End development plan GNV expert gives tree planting advice Saints keep postseason hopes alive Gainesville will miss deadline for 2021 audit GNV to distribute $6.9 million to local nonprofits Watson, PBA to hold public negotiations Keep Alachua County Beautiful to mark 30 years LCSO arrests Trenton man in shooting Wilson, Cetin earn collegiate opportunity Fast start lifts Columbia Collector’s Corner readies for upcoming sale BOCC motions on lobby effort, land conservation Judge nixes public transportation mask mandate High Springs to host 45th Annual Pioneer Days Clutch hitting leads Oak Hall MotoSurf event hits waves in Keystone Heights Columbia, Bradford schools receive bomb threats Ridaught: Spring football is back High Springs buys rescue craft after role change BOCC to talk next fiscal budget at special meeting Concert to celebrate Duke Ellington’s birthday Weekend crashes kill 2, injure 2 Hawthorne people Study shows heat, drought hurt earth’s forests HCA offers new statewide online nurse consultation Gainesville man dies in single-car accident Gilland: Hope is alive because He lives Defending champ Trenton continues to grow Fishing report: An unusual catch UF announces advisors for presidential search Dixie County receives $10M for infrastructure SF College launches new scholarships Supreme Court justice talks civility, judicial philosophy Justice positive toward remote court proceedings Buchholz wins sixth straight Dixie County crash injures 4 Planned renovation of Boltin Center crumbles Gainesville awards raises to charter officers Kona Ice celebrates national “Chill Out” Day Santa Fe, Columbia, Buchholz ranked in power poll Residential fire burns 100-year house Holiday History: What is Maundy Thursday? Blood donation entails more than needles The Rock sends a pair to the next level SF College receives state apprenticeship grant Buchholz math team wins 15th state title MLK pickleball group gives back to community Newberry launches new citizen reporting tool St. Johns Creekside shuts out Ocala Forest 15-3 Incumbents take Newberry, Archer elections Inflation makes biggest annual jump in 40 years BOCC creates new grant, modifies flagpole code Matheson celebrates Black Thursday anniversary Gator booster pledges record amount GFR extinguishes Amoco gas station blaze Williston walks off against Trenton Ridaught: Thursday night football McGraw campaigns for former school board seat Gas prices continue to drop Old Town man dies in accident LCPD relaunches traffic safety program I-75 crash leaves 2 dead, 2 children injured FWC holds second annual scavenger hunt UF Vet offering free service dog screenings Gilland: The blessing of friendship 3 injured in Gilchrist County collision Olasky Books: History from 'The Horde' to Hitler GNV creates process after grocery store proposal Fishing report: Signs of fish behavior shift Santa Fe College unveils Blount Hall Ridaught: Holy Cow! Lake City breaks ground on second fire station First-time accomplishments highlight top coaches Gainesville greenlights next University Ave phase GNV starts groundwork for new industrial park Senate confirms Jackson to Supreme Court Biden extends student loan freeze Communities request return to former district Local students named FHSAA academic all-state Archer man faces charges from sideline incident UF researchers develop 30-second coronavirus test All Area: Santa Fe leads boys big school team Four area softball teams ranked in power poll 4 local mayors receive Home Rule Hero award RTS proposes new, limited-stop Compass Routes Oak Hall sweeps series against rival St. Francis Murder suspect captured in Lake City Update: GPD arrests Wawa shooting suspect GNV to discuss road changes, unsolicited proposals All Area: 3 teams send pair in boys small school SBAC votes on grant, UF research project GHS names softball field after Boulware ACPS students score top honors in competitions Gas prices fall nationally, rise locally All Area: GHS stars lead girls big school team Union County scores late to beat GHS Judge: DeSantis right to remove McGraw from SBAC Three Alachua County cities to hold elections Columbia County chamber sees membership jump Annual Clot Trot fundraises to blot hemophilia CareerSource launches new health care program Ridaught: Blue Bloods to duke it out tonight Becker, Jackson pace All Area small school girls Motorcycle accident claims Gainesville man FWC: Boaters slow down for manatees Local salon owner sets world record Gilland: The power of encouragement Gunfire strikes vehicle in Lake City ACLD celebrates National Library Week CDC to end pandemic border restriction Florida Finds: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo UF, Scripps Florida complete integration Fishing report: Varied results at area tournaments Video: Watch the Levy County school bus crash School bus crash sparks shipping company scrutiny Ridaught: All Area hoop teams highlight busy April Book festival to kick off third year at Oaks Mall Matheson Museum hosts women trailblazers talk City making minor tweaks to redistricting map St. Francis baseball continues to grow Biden taps oil reserve again Emergency loans available after March tornadoes 9 Alachua County inmates charged with voter fraud Murder suspect flees Lake City police Cade Museum teaches animation in new exhibit Levy County school bus crash sends 5 to hospital Trinity Catholic eases past Hurricanes Lake City approves manager swap, continues search Keystone Heights votes to keep city manager UF College of Medicine receives elite rankings Allie Allure to open first location GHS evens series against Santa Fe GINI launches blueprint for immigrant inclusion UF names presidential search committee BA.2 becomes dominant COVID-19 strain PBA files unfair labor lawsuit against Watson Williston man dies following collision Florida, Gainesville see gas prices decrease City seeks input on latest redistricting map Ridaught: A true Final Four DOC accident sends officer to UF Shands U.S. Marshals capture Lake Butler fugitive UF develops rapid COVID variant detection test Union County softball remains lone unbeaten Library restarts, launches programs in April Research finds fish sounds important to ecosystems Study looks at insecticide-resistant cockroaches Gilland: A whole new world UF to study long-term impact of COVID stressors Fishing report: The greatest sport is also cruel Pickup hits, kills Live Oak man on scooter Memorial Healthcare names Jimenez CEO finalist Ridaught: The Madness continues Santa Fe moves to No. 2 in power poll Van hits, kills Lake City pedestrian High Springs talks new meters, murals, HB 1493 Trenton man dies when vehicle strikes pole Bradford’s Jackson named 1A COY US Marshals nab High Springs fugitive in Louisiana Bri Becker finishes 3rd in voting for 1A POY Sixth gunfire incident in March hits Lake City Car hits, kills Lake City cyclist Internet speed test seeks to locate problem zones Pit & Peel brings GNV its first avocado-based menu High Springs takes step on ARPA projects Local VA to honor Vietnam veterans at annual event LCPD donates bicycles to United Way UF researchers creating new AI medical chatbot Raiders win 8th straight Cousins nab Suwannee River Fair steer show titles BOCC allows pay increase, 609-acre land purchase Library foundation honors Hawthorne librarian Authorities find Live Oak woman shot to death Alachua County Children’s Trust names acting chief Williston, Trenton teens take swine show honors Lake City discusses, sets future new pier meeting Santa Fe's Wiggs wins No. 500 LCPD investigates homicides near Lake De Soto Florida gas prices dip 18 cents per gallon Ridaught: Milestone wins for area coaches SweetBerries searches for new location HSPD seeks man who allegedly struck officer Kendra Scott store to open this fall in GNV Update: Manhunt for murder suspect goes nationwide Lincoln Middle School team wins MATHCOUNTS FWC announces 1M boats now registered in Florida Program brings free dental clinics to Gainesville Fresh Kitchen to host opening events, giveaways Fishing report: Big rains alter fishing landscape Levy County ATV accident kills 12-year-old Williston erupts in road win at GHS State redistricting complicates city efforts Gator Fly-In to take off on Saturday Ridaught: Go (Home) Big Blue Gilchrist sheriff addresses school bomb threats 1 dead, 1 injured in GNV hit-and-run incidents Gunfire erupts again at Cedar Park Apartments Union County wins battle of unbeatens GNV commission moves forward on language inclusion Derrick: Mainstreet jumps into print Suspects flee following Lake City shooting FWC reminds people to stay clear of wildlife Gainesville receives $10 million to update transit Bomb threats shake Gilchrist County schools GNV commission to talk housing, call-in services Wholesale inflation jumps over the past year FHP: Drunk driver kills pedestrian on Millhopper Split SBAC taps interim superintendent ACPS cut from Tallahassee recognition program Three area teams in power poll top 10 Update: Columbia High School cleared from threat SRWMD issues flood warnings on district lands Duke celebrates battery, solar sites in Trenton Community Calendar of Events - April 2022 Poe stands by Gainesville's Russian sister city Poe: No plans to run for another office Old Town woman dies in head-on collision Area gas price hikes pause over weekend Ridaught: Mike White will win at Georgia Bradford ranked No. 11 in final power poll SBAC gathers names for superintendent search Flood mitigation project slated for Cross City IFAS study: Climate change worsens invasive plants Gilland: Finding beauty in ashes Gainesville reveals second lynching marker Angle: Cedar Key's 'MacGyver' keeps science afloat Santa Fe moves up in baseball power poll Supervisor of Elections warns of incoming mail TNT Graphics catches fire, roof collapses Ridaught: Selection Sunday won’t feel the same RTS bus hits, kills pedestrian on West University High Springs events to talk history, art Suwannee learning to win NWS issues flood watch through Saturday Inflation hits another record high Public transportation mask mandate extended Watson responds to PBA accusations Senate clears way for BOCC ballot initiative FHSAA unveils new football plan Trenton man behind bars on $1.2 million bond 6 things to do daylight saving weekend Gas prices put pinch on local drivers GHS improving defensively Tough tussle: Ponte Vedra Nease steps past Gainesville Oak Hall 11-10 Gatornationals roars to life Thursday 5 seriously injured in Monday I-75 accident Housing nonprofit opens two new low-income units Lake City police respond to gunfire incidents Rock N’ Roll Sushi drums up second local spot GHS scores late to beat Suwannee O2B Kids celebrates sixth GNV location SF College named to top 10 Military Friendly list AC will participate in Operation Green Light U.S. bans Russian oil imports Orange Park woman dies in accident near Melrose City land use to grow to include urban farms Fleming Island collects skin-tight win against Keystone Heights 3-2 Multiple-vehicle I-75 collision injures 8 Lake City man dies exiting off I-75 Gas prices skyrocket to near record highs Ridaught: SEC—It just means more Florida wildfires force evacuations Lake City gains first direct primary care office Lake City police investigating child’s death FWC will hold Orange Lake management meeting Hawthorne ranked No. 11 in final regional poll The Swamp prepares to open new location in July GFR responds to fire at auto repair shop UF Health joins congenital heart disease study GPD arrests man exchanging child porn Florida Finds: Micanopy Historical Society Museum Single-vehicle accident claims Archer man FDOH issues Orange Lake health alert Therapy position emerges from Parkland tragedy Fishing report: Good weather, fishing greet March Bradford captures first boys basketball state title Arena named after former Commissioner Pinkoson Fleming Island triumphs in strong showing over Gainesville Eastside 16-2 West End owner looks to release lien, continue sale Ridaught: Taking time to reflect Derrick: Explaining Mainstreet's newest venture UF Online announces partnership with Amazon Marlowe talks character, growth in city address Gainesville shelves zoning change Suwannee River Youth Fair starts 70th annual event PBA files grievance against Sheriff Watson City could get second minority-majority district North Florida Regional hospital unveils new name Federal Reserve expects rate hike this month White House unveils new COVID response plan Santa Fe College season ends Bradford advances to 1A championship GNV man dies when pickup runs off I-75 Alachua County HB 1493 passes Florida House 80-35 Santa Fe College faces nationally ranked FSW Golden Glow Spray Tans coming to GNV Preseason softball poll ranks Trenton at No. 7 Split school board fires Simon High-speed internet expands to Waldo, Lake Butler BOCC continues plan for new surtax initiative Hawthorne faces Bradford in final four Clay Electric lineworkers take home trophies Santa Fe ranks 8th in first baseball power poll Gainesville refuses zoning change near Depot Park GNV airport hosts TSA program signup event Poe talks GNV success in State of the City speech Ridaught: Change on the way for high school football Local COVID numbers drop, CDC updates mask policy Russia's invasion of Ukraine escalates oil prices Trimark purchases bottom half of Seagle Building Faith Spotlight: Pastor pushes for racial unity Local salon owner teaches how to 'crush boxes' Gilland: Praying for Ukraine Alachua elections office announces new website UF expert says COVID-19 not going anywhere CDC lifts most mask recommendations Columbia wins district opener Ridaught: Cutting down the nets Candidates lining up for local elections Area chapters celebrate National FFA Week Matheson holds book launch for Pulitzer winner Gainesville moving ahead on speed limit changes Fire station renovation too costly for Gainesville City seeks input on background check ordinance Florida House passes Rex and Brody Reinhart Act Commission approves funding for UF care center ACPS reaches $10.5 million salary agreement Ex-North Florida state attorney pleads guilty Buchholz prepares for opener Pedestrian dies in Lake City traffic accident Russia launches full-scale invasion of Ukraine GPD releases info on sexual offender 39 ACPS students earn merit finalist positions Lake City council discusses new cameras, monument Blue Alert suspect shot, killed in Steinhatchee Commission to talk East GNV clinic, fire station CCSO arrests shooter that caused school lockdown Starke Bradford sprints past Madison County 64-54 Hawthorne advances to final four Dixie County accident kills 1, injures 1 LCSO arrests Bronson man with drugs, stolen gun Alachua County syringe exchange waits for funds Florida, U.S. gas prices climb amid world tensions Algae blooms prompt health alert for Newnans Lake Santa Fe, GHS open seasons tonight Alachua County to unveil 2 historical markers Area basketball teams look to stay alive GFR extinguishes daycare fire BOCC reform bill clears committee, heads to House GNV commission considers broadband options GPD responds to shots fired at Pavilion Apartments Ridaught: Baseball, softball in full swing Suwannee receives $5M for new multi-use building COVID cases, hospitalizations continue to plummet Alachua County EMS installs new equipment 46th annual Battle of Olustee event draws hundreds 9 upcoming races to conquer Area football players named to All State rosters Gilland: Explaining the 'Doctrine of God' Communities unite to reconcile local lynchings Hawthorne woman dies in head-on collision Suwannee County 1983 cold case murder solved Fishing report: Giant bass and dead gators 5.11 Tactical to set up shop in Gainesville Ridaught: NCAA tournament hopes fade for Gators Crape murder! Don't do it Community Calendar of Events - March 2022 Santa Fe dominates in wire-to-wire win Hawthorne survives, advances in regionals Trenton closes strong again to eliminate Newberry Gainesville ponders 3 different election maps GFR responds to fire at GRU’s Deerhaven plant Gainesville greenlights new 75-acre wetlands Alachua County terminates facilities director Chestnut officially joins GNV commission Hawthorne ranked new Class 1A No. 1 on MaxPreps Update: LCPD locates missing Lake City woman Update: High Springs ends boil water notice Hawthorne boys move into power poll FWC releases Orange Lake mortality event findings Civil War actors prepare for Battle of Olustee GHS falls in regional finals GNV commission to discuss housing, redistricting Representatives ask feds for disaster declaration DeSantis backs effort to trim school funding Soil collection ceremony scheduled in Waldo High Springs approves contested event permit Alachua schools will share spring break with UF HSP to showcase youth before featured play P.K. Yonge falls to Providence Hawthorne season ends in regional finals CCSO, feds arrest 7 in Lake City 3 commission seats up for election in Newberry GPD still looking for teens who sparked mall chaos Hippodrome to debut five new plays this weekend State Semifinals at stake for area teams Local hospitals see ‘dramatic’ COVID case decline GHS receives fifth bomb threat GPD mirrors nation with consistent staff shortage Campus Advisor names GNV No. 19 best student city BOCC reform bill clears committee amid resistance Gainesville gas prices continuing to rise Ridaught: Super finish Rural events center in works for Newberry Fire sends 3 to hospital, displaces others Paris continues family work under golden arches Gilland: Beyond sentimental Escaped prisoner leads to five-hour manhunt Homestead bill could cost Alachua County $900K Fishing report: Wintertime successes abound Bradford outruns Bell for district title Santa Fe snags second straight district title Fleming Island outlasts Gainesville 75-57 ACPS poised to lose $2 million in funding Fresh cut meat sold Fridays at UF Ridaught: Catching Fire Cricket Wireless campaign features Eastside grad All Area: Ingram, Whittemore named top coaches Inflation soars while jobless claims drop Lafayette ends Fort White's magical season Hawthorne rallies late to edge Trenton GHS season ends LCSO arrests Chiefland man for attempted murder GNV commission fails to move ballot initiative Two area teams ranked in girls top 20 poll UF study looks at pregnancies, harmful drugs All Area: Buchholz blankets big school defense Eastside, GHS advance to regional semifinals Fleming Island pounds out steady beat in win over Gainesville Buchholz 71-68 States drop mask mandates Report: Opioid fight needs new strategy, leadership FDOT weighs US 19 bypass, frontage road, no build GPD arrests woman on child porn charges New police chief takes reins in Alachua Water Circus brings swashbuckling adventure to GNV All Area: Buchholz capitalizes on successful year Area teams advance in district playoffs SBAC to consider Simon's future at March 1 meeting Simon gets mixed reviews on annual evaluation Buchholz, P.K. Yonge girls advance in playoffs Area hospitals see slight decline in COVID cases BOCC moves forward with zero waste projects Levy OKs experiment to turn dirt roads to cement GFR extinguishes NW 33rd Terrace residential fire Set Valentine's mood dining at these restaurants All Area: Hawthorne leads small school defense Blowout: Bronson puts together statement win over Chiefland 60-35 Lake City restarts manager search Some downtown parking spaces return to higher fees Construction begins on new Oak View classrooms Ridaught: Big week for boys basketball Florida gas prices surge higher Keepers send 20 million bees to CA almond farms FIRE lists UF among worst colleges for free speech Levy BOCC to discuss turnpike, boat removal Hawthorne's Jefferson leads All Area offense 3-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured SRWMD celebrates Florida Hiking Trails Month UF grad spurs empowerment, confidence in girls Gilland: Finding peace in an 'EXIT' sign Olympics open amid boycotts, protests Single-vehicle crash kills teen, injures 3 Florida Finds: Museum of American Arts and Crafts Movement Fishing report: The great snook survival GHS edges Columbia for district title Trenton wins 7th straight district title Florida COVID-19 cases continue decline Ridaught: Seasons on the line in girls hoops Hoggetowne Medieval Faire draws 30,000 visitors Gainesville to increase costs for candidates Free parking spaces return to downtown ACPS students compete in robotics competition BOCC to mobilize against Clemons bill ACSO acquires new jail health care provider Fire consumes feed and seed store in Gainesville GHS players sign with Mount Union, Stetson Sen. Perry seeking CR 232 rehab funds Private payrolls sink in January Lake City police search for shooting suspect T-Yummi Cafe to open in Butler North Alachua County BOCC reform bill advances Hawthorne rejects Alachua County land offer DeSantis visits Santa Fe, announces new funding FBI: China hacking poses a major threat Hawthorne holds off P.K. Yonge Greater GNV Chamber launches new program Commissioner, former GRU head join mayoral race West End golf developer submits latest application State funds local water projects with $6 million Florida sees largest gas price hike in nation Frederick Douglass visits Cedar Key Columbia County, Lake City talk natural gas supply GNV, Habitat break ground on four new lots FDA grants Moderna COVID-19 vaccine full approval COVID cases, hospitalizations dropping Ridaught: Winter sports heating up BOCC to discuss public comment, agritourism SBA opens loans for Gilchrist, Dixie storm damage Dixie County investigating human remains discovery Mustang makeover: 100 days and counting Study shows increase in worldwide shark attacks Gilland: The cost of courage Hawthorne accident claims 1, injures 1 Locals raise $10K for Humane Society after theft Lake City negotiating with city manager candidate Hawthorne ranks sixth in regional power poll Fishing report: Cold fish, cold anglers Buchholz escapes in overtime Hawthorne eases past Eastside Perry introduces bill dedicated to Reinhart boys Semi-truck crash closes I-75 near White Springs Ridaught: Rivalry games are special Farm Share to distribute in Archer, High Springs Eckstein named ACPS Teacher of Year Mayoral candidate shoves, threatens Arreola GRU, city look to consolidate some efforts Hard freeze to hit region this weekend Florida Supreme Court rules in favor of BOCC GNV commission abruptly fires GRU chief Harry Potter trivia ends in wizard's duel Archer clerk cleared on ethics allegation ACPS offers new scholarship platform for students Federal Reserve to raise interest rates Animal Resources & Care to restart dog services Spurrier inspires crowd at Alachua Chamber gala Bullseye’s to offer axe throwing in Lake City Pfizer to conduct omicron-specific vaccine trial OSHA abandons business vaccine mandate Chestnut edges Howland to win commission seat Community Calendar of Events - February 2022 SAT will receive student-friendly makeover UF Online receives top grade CareerSource receives $893K grant Coalition wants ACSO to accept community ID card Power poll: Santa Fe remains in top 20 ACPS names Teacher of Year finalists DeSantis vows to fight feds on monoclonal shutdown SW Gainesville shooting injures 1 Curry talks collaboration, defends dismissals Local COVID hospitalizations rise despite case dip Authorities investigating infant death in Bell Ridaught: Hoops rule defined County plants 800th tree during planting lesson BOCC will talk urgent care, transportation priorities Humane society raises over $10K in challenge UF study identifies harmful bee characteristics Gilland: Learning when to let go of friends Judge stops UF from enforcing policy until trial Judge blocks federal worker vaccine mandate China enforces zero-COVID policy before Olympics COVID cases, hospitalizations on statewide decline Peanut Butter Challenge nets 22 tons statewide Ridaught: NFL playoffs heating up Mystery uniform found in Old Town storage unit Crossman to hit Gainesville airwaves with new show Play about C. S. Lewis’ conversion to show at UF Bronson finishes off Trenton Magic 101.3 gas giveaway draws over 100 drivers City employee files lawsuit, loses job GNV, housing authority move to closer relationship Gainesville plans to lower speed limits Runoff election early voting to start Friday GHS rallies past visiting P.K. Yonge COVID causes major ACPS school bus delays Jammed traffic at Chiefland school sparks concern Santa Fe art gallery to restart exhibits Friday Tractor Supply to land in Hawthorne Buccholz senior receives national accolades Traffic safety returns to Gainesville agenda GHS hosts red-hot P.K. Yonge SBAC approves plan for $61M in pandemic grants GHS softball players sign with Santa Fe, Mercer COVID hospitalizations continue local surge Alachua County Forever signs largest land purchase Acting chief assumes role at GPD Omicron optimism fuels gas price increase Omicron wave hits nursing homes MLK march, celebration brings Newberry together Attempted murder suspect dies in jail Hawthorne to start emergency alert system UF researchers develop improved cancer medicine Wildlife expert answers questions on COVID, deer Snow Day a celebration of Kimberly Morales Gainesville to gain new nursing college Remembering MLK's Letter from Birmingham Jail Power poll ranks Santa Fe, Hawthorne in top 20 Gilland: Enjoy the view ahead Candlelight vigil remembers Sabrina Obando Cade Museum hosts new exhibit, theme Mall incident under investigation, injury reported GFR extinguishes house fire Fishing report: Speck fishers go on alert GHS ends Eastside’s streak Alachua County sets record with 6,524 COVID cases Courthouse renaming ceremony honors late judge Newberry addresses growth, school capacity Fire damages Sidney Lanier Center Ridaught: Let the trash talking begin Maya Angelou to open women on quarters series ACA signups increase in Florida as deadline looms CCSO investigates Fort White armed robbery Three area teams ranked in girls power poll GNV approves ARPA money for violence prevention Area COVID hospitalizations start slowing Supreme Court splits decision on vaccine mandates Fans support humane societies to honor Betty White Joint command tackles “unusual mortality event” Hoggetowne Medieval Faire returns UF Health expert Q&A on booster shots for kids Newberry's Champions Park generates $11M in 2021 Gainesville finds problems with financial controls Inflation hits nearly 40-year high Newberry new No. 1 in Class 1A Supply chain issues leave grocery shelves sparse Suwannee Water District approves $9.1M in projects Vote-by-mail ballot requests due by Saturday City accepts state audit with limited comment Experts: Omicron cases might have peaked Hawthorne opens facade grant program County reinstates vaccine incentive as surge peaks Cornell vows to fight BOCC expansion vote GNV rethink eliminates three assistant managers Florida truckers help combat human trafficking Gainesville evens series against Newberry Audit raises concerns about GRU, Reichert House Alachua County sets COVID case record as surge slows LifeSouth helps found nationwide emergency corps Ridaught: Mr. Football announced BOCC will talk COVID-19, illegal dumping East Gainesville shooting injures boy Williston woman dies in head-on collision Conservation cemetery manager finds her calling Professor: Archer media policy too broad Can antiviral agents prevent dengue virus? FWC releases wildlife research project updates Gilland: Capturing the power of encouragement Fireworks at Oaks Mall mistaken for active shooter Hawthorne, Columbia girls ranked in power poll Florida Finds: Devil's Millhopper State Park Gainesville edges Buchholz Lake City pullover leads to foot chase Trenton softball team honored with championship rings ACSO makes arrests in ArchAngel burglary case U.S. Supreme Court considers vaccine mandates Ridaught: Who will win Mr. Football? DeSantis hands $3.5 million check to Lake Butler Gainesville OKs campus agreement after delay FLHSMV reminds drivers about Move Over law Union County falls in overtime U.S. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise GNV commission picks firm for ARPA distribution Gainesville to buy COVID testing kits for workers Commission ends East Gainesville grocery project GNV's connection with annual Christmas Bird Count FDOH issues new COVID-19 testing guidance Washington remembers Jan. 6 Tour de Felasco returns Saturday Simon: SBAC needs to set policy goals as a team GNV commission to discuss UF, COVID Pedestrian hit, killed in crosswalk Record 4.5 million Americans quit jobs in November UF’s Fuchs to step down, take professor role GNV staff recommends ending grocery store project Santa Fe, Hawthorne ranked in boys power poll Semi hits, kills Hawthorne woman UF increases access to COVID-19 testing Area football players, coaches recognized Area hospitals experience COVID patient upswing Two dozen Alachua County employees COVID positive Levy County to update land development codes Teens among three shot in Lake City GRU misses finalist list for UF power plant Alachua County purchases 2,274 acre easement Newberry to consider 272 ag acres for 1,000 homes Judge won’t dismiss faculty case against UF DeSantis vows to ramp up antibody treatment ACPS releases updated COVID safety protocols COVID testing wait time grows with surge Ridaught: Hoops dominate the holidays FWC to hold seminar on adding alligator hunt hours FHP seeks info in Lake City bicycle fatality Update: USCG calls off search for Michael Sedor USCG recovers boater's body off Cedar Key Mark your calendar: Good stuff coming in 2022 Gilland: A fresh start with renewed hope Holiday History: New Year's Day traditions Fishing report: Looking back on good fishing year Alachua County weekly COVID cases top 2,000 Bell family perishes in helicopter crash Florida State Parks promotes First Day Hikes 2022 Distemper outbreak halts dog intake, adoptions FWC celebrates New Year's Eve with smoked fish dip Local leaders tackle Citizens Field upgrades Hawthorne girls win Hitchcock’s Challenge VA tightens visitation policy amid omicron surge Johnson & Johnson: Booster works against omicron Premier Holiday Basketball Showcase starts Friday Derrick: Local journalism worth supporting Top 20 most-viewed stories of 2021 Search underway for missing boaters 2021 Community Impact Report Blue Wave win fourth straight Alachua County plans courthouse renaming ceremony Point West shooting injures 1 Local stars vie for Mr. Football honors Vote-by-mail ballots on way to Gainesville voters Mainstreet’s top 2021 feature stories Wreck kills Branford woman, injures Lake City man Puddles brings his pity party back to Gainesville Area teams continue success at Hitchcock's Spurgeon Cherry Pool to close for overhaul Local DJs look back on 2021 hits, ahead to 2022 U.S. health officials shorten COVID isolation time Top 10 local news stories of 2021 Gainesville man dies in vehicle accident Car hits, kills bicyclist in Lake City Tough tussle: Trenton steps past Gainesville Eastside 40-37 ACSO investigating teen shooting at Harbor Cove Ridaught: Area high school sports thrived in 2021 Column: Buying a new car? Hurry up and wait Say goodbye to Venus and hello to Mercury COVID-19 positivity rate doubles in Alachua County LCPD responds to 3 firearm incidents, arrests 1 Canceled flights disrupt holiday travel Gilland: Hug those necks a little more tightly What does omicron mean for future of pandemic? Making nutritious meals using holiday leftovers Holiday History: Christmas and record keeping Fishing report: Will Newnans Lake return to form? Mainstreet staff shares memories, traditions Community Calendar of Events - January 2022 Recipes bring the Christmas to life GNV, county promote tree, electronics recycling Buchholz tops final regional football power poll How to protect your teeth over the holidays WHO advises against blanket COVID-19 boosters Consumer prices climb at record rates High tea and the gift of gab Santa Fe, P.K. Yonge pick up wins 6 family events from Christmas to New Year’s Day UF/IFAS agent discusses herbs, spices UF expert tackles youth mental health Buchholz, Santa Fe bounce back at holiday tournaments Biden extends student loan payment freeze Levy BOCC asks DeSantis to nix turnpike extension Duke powers new EV charging stations in Chiefland Q&A: Hawthorne hosts author meetup UF study suggests correlation between COVID, ED U.S. population growth falls to new low Donor gives $75k to move former slave's home The Manor in Alachua celebrates grand opening Meeks and Meeks head up Levy BOCC Gas demand surges while prices slightly dip Buchholz to play in holiday tournament Blood donors receive gift card over holiday season Data show boosters may protect against omicron Alachua pays off two debts, sees higher funds Doral Academy severs Alachua Santa Fe's hopes 65-54 North Florida braces for new COVID surge West End owner racks up $36k in tree fines Ridaught: Football dominates the holidays Cold front moving into Alachua, Marion counties LCPD responds to attempted kidnapping, gunfire Newberry goes all out with Christmas spirit FWC approves proposed hunting rule changes Appeals court reinstates business vaccine mandate Festive meals planned on a budget Advent reflection: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Florida-grown gifts provide good options Gilland: Hope for a different Christmas this year Trenton boys finish third in Christmas tournament UF researcher combines butterflies and beer Birders ready for annual Audubon Christmas count 3 fatal accidents hit area overnight Fishing report: Holiday angling options abound UF facing added scrutiny over academic freedom ACSO: Man kills self as deputies serve warrants Ridaught: Buchholz legends honored Bicyclist hit on 13th Street, driver flees UF grad's springs film garners an Emmy GNV announces road closures for next week Buchholz ends Eastside’s streak Two GNV organizations launch pandemic book Alachua County moves forward with downtown statue Q&A with Toys for Tots in Marion County Art Walk prepares for final 2021 event Keystone Heights, Bell men die in auto accident State returns withheld funds to ACPS GHS's Nolan, Hill sign to play college football Library unveils new streaming service Judge partially reinstates healthcare vaccine rule FDLE arrests former GCSO detective Buchholz’s Quan Lee signs with UCF Q&A on Christmas tree maintenance New study finds omicron variant less severe High Springs installs live weather station Hoggetowne Medieval Faire returns in new location Gainesville tops Vanguard in boys hoops ACSO, GPD continue to probe school bomb threats Local school vaccinations higher than expected Gymnastics abuse survivors obtain $380M settlement Update: LCPD identifies pedestrian hit by train Archer Elementary students take to the dais AAA: Gas prices continue slow decline Groups race to meet Florida amendments deadline Casana Fink crowned Miss Gainesville 2021 Ridaught: High school basketball jumps into action FHP expands fatal hit-and-run vehicle list BOCC to discuss Hoggetowne Faire, Indian heritage Levy County mayors unite to solve water issues Everyone's a kid aboard Kirby Christmas train ACLD to hold holiday Story Time on the Green Advent reflection: The Gift of the Magi Too close for comfort: Citra North Marion edges Apopka Wekiva 61-57 Hawthorne comes up short in 1A title game Lake City teen struck, killed while riding bike Ceremony in Starke to remember S.S. Leopoldville FWC prioritizes manatee-saving efforts Fishing report: Early winter fishing starts strong Gainesville Buchholz squeezes past Ocala Trinity Catholic 55-51 The Knot finds growth in first year Ridaught: HS football state championships underway Update: FHP seeks info in fatal hit and run Santa Fe’s Stout, Marshall take top state honors Consumer inflation hits nearly 40-year high Alachua County Forever expands Lake Alto Preserve Hawthorne to play for Class 1A state title West End developer unveils compromise Bizarre ending helps Trenton sweep Bronson Memorial event remembers Maggie Paxton Alachua Santa Fe manhandles Gainesville Eastside 59-34 Gainesville to alter election requirements 4 injured in accident south of Williston Library district re-enters reading challenge UF researchers develop cancer-fighting compound Barbergators Chorus to perform this Saturday Town hall addresses juvenile gun violence Pfizer claims booster can protect against omicron FWC charges 4 for illegal deer, alligator poaching SBAC to address bullying of face mask wearing students Amazon Web Services outage stalls sites, apps UF Health joins study to test COVID-19 treatments Lake City shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured UF study shows AI’s potential to predict dementia Levy County residents oppose turnpike extension P.K. Yonge grinds out 44-40 win against GHS Absolutely nothing: Gainesville P. K. Yonge drops a goose egg on Leesburg 7-0 Locals celebrate 75th anniversary of The Yearling Judge stops vaccine mandate on federal contractors Delegation moves ahead on Alachua County bill Investigators probe 8 recent gunpoint robberies Santa Fe’s Stout, Marshall receive 4A top honors Santa Fe starts preseason at No. 3 in power poll Holiday History: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Newberry hits the trifecta of state attention Alachua County fights Clemons push to expand BOCC GNV approves more ARP funds, general planning For Sale or Lease: 14,022 SF Office Space in Tower Hill | Gainesville, FL Cedar Key museum to auction off treasures Omicron reaches nearly one-third of U.S. states Omicron causes gas prices to dip—a little ACSO searching for Newberry armed robbery suspect UF student creates space bread BOCC, Gainesville to talk surtax, central receiving Advent reflection: Carol of the Bells Florida Finds: St. Augustine Lighthouse Fishing report: Area fishing still makes sense St. Thomas Aquinas ends Buchholz's playoff run Madison County shuts out Chiefland Hawthorne advances back to state title game Listen LIVE to Hawthorne in the state semifinals UF: Omicron variant shows new mutation pattern Alachua recognizes prize-winning Santa Fe teacher Biden announces winter COVID-19 strategy Congress passes stopgap funding bill GPD starts high visibility enforcement campaign Gainesville finalizes changes to meeting rules Study finds five fire stations in poor condition Gainesville punts on UF deal as deadline nears Manhunt shuts down I-75 near Alachua Buchholz will need 4-quarter effort to advance Study finds COVID-19 spread earlier than thought Hawthorne, Chiefland one win from state final GNV voter registration deadline set for Dec. 27 Arreola announces run for Gainesville mayor Omicron arrives in the United States UF: Mortality rate higher after severe COVID bout GNV commission to execute meeting changes, UF deal Modern quilts up next at Hotel Indigo's gallery GPD improving body camera procedures Gainesville stuns Santa Fe in overtime Alachua approves plat for Convergence Research Park FDA advisers endorse Merck’s COVID-19 pill ACSO investigation clears staff in baby’s death December features local holiday events Alachua police to wear body cams High school hoops coverage starts tonight Judge blocks healthcare vaccine mandate for some Newberry gets 'Spirit Pump' at Marathon station Protesters object to UF’s new gas-powered plant DeSantis proposes law enforcement funding increase Ridaught: Gator Nation enjoys a big week Newberry revisits urban services boundary New COVID variant sparks crude oil price drop Santa Fe finishes second in final regional poll Craft Festival returns to Stephen O'Connell Center Gilland: Thanksgiving that runs deep Thieves hit Newberry gun shop, set truck on fire TailGators of the Week 6 SF Zoo continues animal COVID protection New omicron COVID-19 variant affects air travel New Merck data shows COVID drug less effective Orlando Jones wins tense tussle with Ocala Vanguard 28-26 Chiefland edges undefeated Union County Buchholz cruises by Nease for first regional title Tallahassee Florida High nets nifty win over Ocala Trinity Catholic 17-12 Hawthorne routs Pahokee to advance to state semifinals Listen to Hawthorne in regional final action Black Friday loses some luster FWC TrophyCatch program to give away new bass boat I-75 crash kills two from High Springs Hippodrome presents 2 Christmas plays UF: Over-the-counter meds effective against COVID UF: Food waste habits vary by country 10 things to do Thanksgiving weekend Holiday History: Thanksgiving State semifinals at stake for Indians, Tigers Fort White accident claims 1, injures 1 UF says it was not pressured on prof decisions High Springs okays brewery at industrial park GTEC finds success, confusion Jobless numbers take a seasonally adjusted plunge Search for Alachua youth poet laureate begins Gainesville’s interim city manager takes reins Levy paves away on CR 337, Alachua awaits funding University Ave. accidents continue amid upgrades Developer to reveal a new plan for West End Golf Hawthorne one win away from state semifinals U.S. to tap into oil reserves Armed robbers strike Archer Family Dollar Newberry seeks grants to upgrade Champions Park Ridaught: Looking back at the Dan Mullen era Update: GPD arrests suspect in drug deal homicide CDC signs off on COVID-19 boosters for all DeSantis proposes $1 billion in gas tax relief GCSO arrests fugitive with $1M warrant New IFAS ag auditorium set to begin classes First power poll ranks Hawthorne girls at No. 7 Church to sell Christmas trees for charity Visitors delight as manatees return to springs Gilland: Learn to avoid missed turns Health department issues rabies warning FHP reminds holiday travelers to drive safe Dixie county crash kills teen, injures 2 Chiefland outlasts Mayo Lafayette in overtime Pahokee posts win at Starke Bradford's expense 38-20 Lake Butler Union County delivers smashing punch early to dump Hilliard 52-14 The Villages Charter rains all over Keystone Heights 34-6 Ocala Vanguard rains down on Lake Wales 24-13 Turnovers, key injury ends P.K. Yonge season Hawthorne knocks off Wildwood, 50-14 Buchholz jumps out to big lead in 7A playoffs Listen to Bucholz host University GPD makes child exploitation arrest UF's COVID Restore clinic treats long haulers Buchholz maintains regional power poll top spot All-Gainesville state final set for Saturday GNV commission greenlights airport land sale Gainesville to ease limits on parking garage ACPS drops student mask mandate DeSantis signs vaccine, mask bills into law Football regional semifinals start Friday Community Calendar of Events - December 2021 Hawthorne honors former mayor at historic park Cade hosts annual Food and Agriculture Festival P.K. Yonge travels to top seed Trinity Catholic OSHA backs off business vaccine mandate Lake City to host Founders Day bicentennial Santa Fe wins first volleyball championship U.S. overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year Eclipse arrives early Friday morning GNV meeting to cover several UF, airport projects Florida to add correctional officer job incentives SBAC makes Hyatt chair, keeps Certain vice chair Santa Fe to play for 4A state volleyball title Chestnut, Howland head to Gainesville runoff 1 injured in Lake City scooter-pickup collision Consortia finds new home in GNV Pfizer to share formula for COVID-19 pill Alachua 30th in state for per capita property tax Scholastic gives free books to Williams Elementary Simon delivers State of the ACPS address Midpoint park adds new offering, continues growth FHP starts 4-day I-75 aggressive traffic operation Buchholz girls bring home 4A state title CCSO investigates homicide in south Lake City ACPS disables Facebook comments after threats Alachua COVID-19 cases, vaccinations on rise Ford’s Garage to park in Gainesville Gilland: We must never forget Alachua Santa Fe blanks Tampa Academy of the Holy Names in shutout performance 3-0 Sneads stonewalls Cross City Dixie County 3-0 Naples Seacrest Country Day blanks Gainesville Oak Hall 3-0 Too much fuss: St. Petersburg Shorecrest Prep stresses Trenton Riverside Christian 26-16 Santa Fe advances to 4A state championship TailGator of the Week 5 Florida Finds: The James Museum Vice-grip defense fuels Ocala Vanguard's win over Palm Bay Heritage 38-0 No quarter given: Starke Bradford puts down Newberry 51-13 Jacksonville Riverside's convoy passes Lake City Columbia 17-3 Gainesville season ends with 34-7 loss to Lincoln Gainesville P. 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Yonge controls the action and Crescent City in affair 56-7 Pensacola West Florida blazes victory trail past Citra North Marion 35-14 Keystone Heights makes Umatilla's offense disappear 50-0 Point of emphasis; Mayo Lafayette allows no points in stopping Fort White 21-0 Union County dominates in battle of Tigers teams Listen live to Gainesville play Lincoln Newberry grad joins city staff as planner Dixie County to play in first-ever state semifinal Several area teams hosting playoff games tonight UF marching band rocks out at Turlington Gainesville candidates answer questions City manager finishes Gainesville chapter Buchholz rains down on Fleming Island Listen to Buchholz host Fleming Island Class 1A football playoffs loaded with area teams U.S. vet receives new car in Lake City DOH accepting child vaccine appointments Update: Two northbound I-75 lanes reopen UF develops artificial intelligence in ICU Buchholz tops power poll heading into postseason Holiday History: Veterans Day BOCC delays approval of UF development agreement Cade Museum assists schools through STEAM SBAC votes to comply with state Inflation hits highest mark since 1990 Thomas meets former team in battle of Tigers DeSantis proposes $600M education budget increase UF: Battle ensues against non-native tegus Scooter program zooms into fifth month Rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for kids in works DEP awards Newberry, High Springs, Archer millions Wheeler takes helm of county commission SBAC announces special meeting concerning masks U.S. reopens to international travelers FSA report examines officer firearms usage High school football playoffs begin this week Newberry to buy 93 acres for wastewater facility High Springs monoclonal site to close Friday Gainesville resident sets world mark at the Swamp DeSantis vows to protect jobs at special session Buchholz, Oak Hall teams eye state titles BOCC to talk COVID, UF agreement, district map Local events, businesses to honor vets Thursday Appeals court blocks OSHA vaccine mandate Alachua County irrigation limits start Sunday Gilland: Wrestling with life direction Santa Fe finds motivation in regional final win UF testimony reversal caps tumultuous week House passes infrastructure bill Veteran offers outdoor experiences to combat PTSD Lake Butler Union County tames Cocoa Beach's offense 54-0 P.K. Yonge hands Keystone Heights first loss Blountstown pushes over Chiefland 24-13 Powerhouse performance: Trenton roars to big win over Jasper Hamilton County 48-22 Abracadabra: Panama City Bozeman vanquishes Williston 34-6 Gainesville Christian drums Lakeland Geneva Classical Academy in sound fashion 52-12 Umatilla clips Bronson in tight victory 16-8 Defensive dominance: Branford stymies Cottondale 34-0 Blowout: Port St. Joe puts together statement win over Cross City Dixie County 50-26 Bazinga: Quick lead pushes Starke Bradford past Fort White 33-6 Stopped cold: Gainesville Buchholz thwarts Jacksonville Bartram Trail's quest 28-13 South Sumter spoils Newberry's homecoming GHS defeats Eastside in crosstown rivalry Listen live as Gainesville battles Eastside Judge dismisses ACPS case disputing DOH rule Friends of the Library taking donations again Two Gainesville parks to get new restrooms Buchholz solidifies top spot in weekly power poll Santa Fe, SBAC to offer certification programs Ocala Vanguard plants its flag on Ocala Forest 52-12 Gainesville adds attorneys to challenge HB 1 Niceville Rocky Bayou Christian's convoy passes Gainesville St. Francis 28-16 Dunnellon makes early advantage stand up in vanquishing Ocala West Port 28-12 Festival honoring Tom Petty wins approval GRU receives OK to bid on UF project Florida sues over federal vaccine mandate Feds remind Florida of school funds policies UCSO defends actions at Newberry-UC football game OSHA releases details on federal vaccine mandate Steinhatchee to host charity event Playoff spots hang in balance entering Friday play Canoe outpost sells to High Springs Local chickens test positive for West Nile virus GNV commission to discuss UF projects, contracts Facebook to scrap facial recognition Florida Gateway to host state volleyball tourney UF Health expert Q&A on vaccine for kids 5-11 FHSAA announces new title game locations Elections Office reminds voters of location change Five area volleyball teams advance to regional finals SBAC keeps student mask policy until Dec. 6 CDC panel backs Pfizer’s vaccine for children ACPS to hold ‘state of the district’ meeting Update: GNV postpones festival, Tioga cancels fair Attorney warns SBAC to comply on masks BOCC scrutinizes cost of public call-in comments LCSO investigates fatal Chiefland shooting Volleyball regional semifinals to begin Tuesday Gainesville opens redistricting process Newberry board moves development of 220 ag acres GNV avoids weekend flight cancellations Special BOCC meeting to address remote comments Regional food drives collect for local, state aid Area runners advance through districts Holiday History: All Saints Day Teen dies in downtown Alachua park shooting Bats are more than superheroes or vampires Police seek two suspects in armed robbery case Gilland: An unforgettable boating adventure FHP: Drunk driver kills Chiefland woman ACSO makes Hawthorne bomb threat arrest Bronson shuts out visiting St. Francis Catholic Sideline disturbance ends Newberry-UC game early Williston overcomes Cottondale's lead, then earns win 49-34 Complete command: Ocoee thwarts all counters to defeat Ocala West Port 37-13 Some kind of impressive: Chiefland pounds Bonifay Holmes County 41-6 No pain, no gain; Madison County overcomes Starke Bradford 32-21 Gainesville Eastside clips Alachua Santa Fe in tight victory 39-35 Citra North Marion overpowers Green Cove Springs Clay in thorough beating 39-7 St. Petersburg Shorecrest Prep nips Ocala Christian in scare 40-32 No scoring allowed; Ocala Vanguard pushes past Spring Hill Springstead 33-0 Fort White survives taut tilt with Interlachen 14-7 No pain, no gain; Bristol Liberty County overcomes Trenton 31-14 Gainesville Buchholz staggers Ocala Forest with punishing performance 75-7 Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic nips Gainesville Oak Hall in scare 13-7 Blowout: Trenton Riverside Christian puts together statement win over Kissimmee City of Life Christian 66-20 Ocala Trinity Catholic sets a fast pace to trip Yulee 35-7 Gainesville claims district title at St. Augustine Union County runs through visiting Newberry Judge affirms ruling against GNV vaccine mandate Listen live to Gainesville battle St. Augustine FDA approves vaccine for children 5-11 years old FHP detains man in Columbia County for Miami murder RTS to begin reducing route stops Gainesville, Buchholz fight for district titles Board endorses West End recreation status Blank check: Bronson writes off Gainesville St. Francis 56-0 Point of emphasis; Wildwood allows no points in stopping Ocala Lake Weir 61-0 Gainesville P. K. Yonge paints near-perfect picture in win over Jacksonville Providence 42-20 Blowout: Jacksonville Raines puts together statement win over Lake City Columbia 35-13 Boxed in: Keystone Heights' defense bottles Jacksonville Stanton's attack 32-0 Ocala St. John Lutheran makes Valrico Foundation Christian's offense disappear 57-0 GNV commission moves to alter how meetings run Feds issue cease and desist to support SBAC COVID cases down 70 percent from delta peak GNV to utilize immigrant report for city changes P.K. Yonge’s playoff hopes remain alive The Swamp Restaurant breaks ground Buchholz takes over top power poll spot Accident stalls I-75 southbound traffic GNV hosts feedback session for future of downtown Ocala Vanguard makes Tampa Freedom's offense disappear 3-0 NWS: Severe storm warning issued for Thursday 1 teen killed, 1 injured in Lake City shooting Booths available at 4-H sale this Saturday Lake City police chief resigns State finally reveals sanction amount for ACPS Community Calendar of Events - November 2021 Eastside student arrested following bomb threat Commission, utility board discuss climate officer Santa Fe easily handles Pensacola in 3 County vaccination incentive falls short of goal Commission candidates grab endorsements, funds Volleyball regional tournaments set to begin Feds may intervene over school district sanctions Baby gibbon receives new name UF: Accelerator enhances animal cancer treatment Eastside swim teams capture district titles Newberry commercial growth moves ahead Moderna takes next step toward vaccinating kids Facebook Papers: Whistleblower concerns widespread Haunted paddle event is a lesson in river respect Florida ties for highest gas jump nationwide BOCC to talk climate action plan, tax roll adjustments FWC: Now is the time to evict bats from your home The Fest returns for 19th year Gilland: Life's seasons come and go Book enthusiasts line the block in GNV 1 dead, 2 injured in Columbia County accident Too much punch: Madison County knocks out Lake City Columbia 28-16 Buchholz knocks off Class 4A No. 1 Bolles (Jacksonville) Hawthorne stays unbeaten with 27-6 win over Forest Newberry's speedy start jolts Cross City Dixie County 35-3 An early bolt powers Hilliard past Trenton 28-21 Ocala Vanguard mauls Belleview in strong showing 42-7 Chiefland blanks Interlachen 55-0 Gainesville P. 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Yonge's speedy start jolts Fort White 28-15 Inverness Citrus pushes the mute button on Ocala Lake Weir 42-0 Citra North Marion collects skin-tight win against St. Augustine Menendez 17-10 Gainesville Eastside dances around early hole to trip Palatka 27-8 Complete command: Starke Bradford thwarts all counters to defeat Yulee 42-18 Gainesville Oak Hall makes Gainesville St. Francis' offense disappear 35-0 Quincy Munroe Day pours it on Bronson 45-6 Judge to decide on mask rule challenge in 2 weeks Hawthorne aims to remain unbeaten New data: Alachua County unemployment falling Gainesville: Switch trash cart and save some cash UF invites small businesses to join database GNV commission approves 62nd Blvd. extension GNV seeks funding for University, 13th changes Boxed in: Cross City Dixie County's defense bottles Bell's attack 3-0 Area volleyball teams win district titles Tips for navigating a Gator-less Saturday Ocala Vanguard blankets Lecanto with suffocating defensive effort 3-0 Trenton Riverside Christian engulfs St. Augustine Florida Deaf in flames 61-20 Blowout: Ocala Trinity Catholic puts together statement win over Lakeland Victory Christian 42-14 Keystone Heights paints near-perfect picture in win over Pierson Taylor 50-7 GHS rolls, sets up district championship showdown Gainesville approves contracts for interim manager, attorney DeSantis calls special session to battle mandates Italian ice shop to start scooping Buchholz-Bolles game pits top 2 in regional poll UF Health addresses thyroid cancer overdiagnosis White House plans COVID shots for 28 million kids Hippodrome offers view of MLK at The Mountaintop GNV commission to tackle traffic, trash, contracts Junior commission is back on at Archer Elementary EPD reminds residents about fertilizer ban FDA to authorize “mix-and-match” booster shots ACHD expands East Gainesville clinical hours Area volleyball teams advance Santa Fe advances to district championship City commission allocates slice of ARP funding Stop sign: Ocala Vanguard renders Inverness Citrus' offense pointless 3-0 SBAC moves ahead with redistricting GPD announces gun buyback program Driver dies in collision near Fort White Alachua County disables comments on social media European cars to roar into Butler Plaza Dead West End trees may rack up thousands in fines By the numbers: Breaking down 17 ACPS bomb hoaxes Friends of the Library book sale starts new chapter Unity Park to officially open UF doctor named to National Academy of Medicine Cross Country: Oak Hall’s Montini tops rankings Bus drivers, counselors a priority at ACPS job fair Area volleyball teams gear up for district tourneys CCSO searches for missing teen Floridians smash cement to win diamonds The countdown to Bat Fest is on Gilland: Pondering the mysteries of the universe Santa Fe ranks No. 2 in regional volleyball poll Trenton rains down on Jasper Hamilton County 50-34 Fort White severs Cross City Dixie County's hopes 22-10 St. Augustine St. Joseph overpowers Gainesville St. Francis in thorough beating 42-12 Gainesville Buchholz blitzes Tallahassee Chiles in convincing fashion 35-10 P.K.Yonge holds off Wildwood, 34-26 Gainesville keeps district title hopes alive Bronson blanks Franklin County on the road, 56-0 Chiefland manhandles Mayo Lafayette 42-7 Gainesville Oak Hall sews up Jacksonville Cedar Creek Christian 14-6 Boxed in: Dunnellon's defense bottles Ocala Lake Weir's attack 47-0 Umatilla topples Bell 20-14 Some kind of impressive: Ocala Christian pounds Ave Maria Rhodora J Donahue 62-22 Storm warning: Ocala Vanguard leaves whiplash on Lecanto 40-6 Score no more: Apopka's defense breaks Ocala West Port 44-0 Hilliard takes a toll on Branford 40-22 Ocala Forest's convoy passes Tallahassee Leon 26-16 Hawthorne blankets Titusville Astronaut with suffocating defensive effort 39-0 Baldwin denies Starke Bradford's challenge 38-21 Union County defense bottles up Jacksonville TDH's attack 42-0 Lake City Columbia shuts down Orange Park 42-14 Trenton Riverside Christian overwhelms Jacksonville Old Plank Christian 42-7 Listen live as P.K. Yonge looks to extend win streak Simon blasts sanctions as 'exercise of futility' Model train club wants to show off its tracks New 10-digit dialing required after Oct. 24 Newberry spoils Eastside’s homecoming FDA advisers recommend Moderna booster for some Tampa man arrested for crash in Alachua County Tom Petty film to hit GNV theaters Rep. Dunn calls for natural immunity recognition Social Security benefits to get monthly boost Seafood Festival returns after COVID hiatus Power poll ranks Buchholz No. 2, Columbia at No.6 Lake Butler woman dies in collision with truck Former SBAC member McGraw sues DeSantis, opponent Judge requests info in Gainesville vaccine case U.S. to reopen borders for vaccinated visitors UF: Data streamlining helps hunger problem Area volleyball teams preparing for postseason Record number of workers leaving jobs Nothing Bundt Cakes to open in Gainesville LCPD finds body, starts homicide investigation Waldo celebrates Fall Festival on Friday Resurgence: Gainesville fights back to beat Gainesville Oak Hall 3-1 BOCC approves equity plan funding Gainesville taps outside candidate for interim city manager Update: GPD seeks suspects in Waldo Road shooting Deadline nears for voter registration Myers: Area COVID cases fall, vaccinations slowing IFAS aims to help Floridians facing hunger Grand jury indicts man for murdering his father Grand jury clears deputies involved in shooting Hawthorne resident Iva McLaughlin turns 106 Gainesville unveils new downtown historic marker BOCC to approve ARP funds, join Union County case SBAC: Petitioners lack standing to stop mask mandate Cross country: Buchholz sweep fuels top rankings Countryside Christian prepares for postseason play Florida gas prices surge upward LCSO searches for probation violator Holiday History: Columbus & Indigenous Peoples' Day Man dies after shooting at Alachua block party TailGators of the Week 4 DeSantis names four Santa Fe College trustees Trenton severs Branford's hopes 47-28 Chiefland darts by Jasper Hamilton County in easy victory 57-19 Keystone Heights explodes on Crescent City 56-21 Dunnellon topples Citra North Marion 12-9 Ocala Vanguard makes Tampa Jefferson's offense disappear 26-0 Putting it all together: Gainesville P. 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Yonge overwhelms St. Augustine Tocoi Creek 43-7 Ocala Forest pours it on Leesburg 29-6 Belleview drums Williston in sound fashion 51-6 Blank check: Merritt Island Christian writes off Ocala St. John Lutheran 48-0 Trenton Riverside Christian engulfs St. Petersburg Canterbury in flames 36-8 Ocala Trinity Catholic bounces Fort Myers Bishop Verot in up-and-down tilt 49-26 Lake City Columbia pockets solid victory over Jacksonville Riverside 28-26 Union County stays unbeaten with 28-12 win at Dixie County Listen live to unbeaten Keystone Heights New monoclonal site arrives in Gilchrist County 1 teen dead, 4 injured in Lake City accident Oak Hall uses strong first half in 18-12 win Over and out: Ocala Christian punches through Land O'Lakes Academy At The Lakes 58-7 Fernandina Beach pockets narrow victory over Alachua Santa Fe 31-28 Buchholz extends streak over rival Gainesville, 34-3 Gainesville files new motion over vaccine mandate Buchholz, Gainesville to clash in city showdown State gives SBAC 48 hours to comply on masks Hospitality council donates to local causes Community Calendar of Events - October 2021 Alachua school district joins fight against DOH rule SBAC disagreement emerges over Simon contract Gator Growl returns with new location ACSO arrests eschool student in Eastside bomb hoax Starke Fire Rescue gains grant, buys equipment Blue Wave swimmers ready for district splash Gainesville literary journal releases 2021 edition ACSO arrests Eastside bomb threat suspects Single car accident claims Newberry teen's life SBAC adjusts mask policy for high schoolers Update: Suspect shot by police in jail Union County preparing for showdown at Dixie County BOCC wants bigger buffers for solar facilities NIH director announces resignation GPD arrests second GHS bomb threat suspect Eastside HS receives third bomb hoax Simon summoned to Board of Education meeting Will we ever reach herd immunity? Facebook has a serious case of the Mondays UF Press secures new federal grant BOCC to decide on deputy manager, reorganization New World Fall Spectacular upsets cross country rankings UF joins infant, children brain development study Parents file petition against SBAC mask policy Alachua County schools update quarantine rules Gilland: Thoughts on real love Man reports motorbike theft during Facebook deal Ocala Trinity Catholic pushes over Wildwood 23-8 Bobcats trounce Lions on Homecoming Lake Butler Union County baffles Winter Haven A'kelynn's Angels Christian 46-0 Too wild to tame: Mayo Lafayette topples Branford 27-12 Interlachen routs Bell 27-6 Gainesville P. K. Yonge knocks out victory on Alachua Santa Fe 30-14 Hawthorne knocks off Class 5A Suwannee in Live Oak Chiefland baffles Trenton 42-0 Destination, victory: Lake City Columbia tops Jacksonville Westside 27-9 Starke Bradford topples Clearwater American Collegiate 14-12 Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley topples Ocala West Port 21-14 Defensive dominance: Crystal River stymies Ocala Lake Weir 50-0 Ocala St. John Lutheran survives competitive clash with Orlando Eastland Christian 24-20 Putting it all together: Tallahassee Chiles overwhelms Ocala Forest 45-14 Trenton Riverside Christian pounds out steady beat in win over Jacksonville Duval Charter 28-19 Keystone Heights rallies past Fort White Pickup-semi tanker collision kills 1 near Bell It’s game time again - Week 6 GPD makes arrest in GHS bomb threat case Newberry rebounding after week of threats Cade Museum lists award winners October marks Pedestrian Safety Month Buchholz ranks third, Hawthorne at No. 11 in poll Mid-block crosswalks next for West University Congress votes to avoid government shutdown North Marion strikes early and often in win at Eastside Two NHS students arrested for bomb threats Williston to hold 32nd annual peanut festival Sheriff: Bomb threat suspects to be tried as adults Gainesville High receives second bomb threat UF scientists examine COVID using lung tissue NHS students detained in bomb threats probe Santa Fe remains third in regional volleyball poll Threats on Newberry schools come at high costs ACPS dismisses effort to stop mask enforcement 4 area football teams remain undefeated GPD arrests man on child pornography counts GHA finishes trio of housing units County health to expand primary care hours Update: Gainesville High cleared after bomb hoax Manhunt ends for alleged deputy shooter Alachua County mask mandate set to expire Libraries increasing evening hours Burlington to open at Butler Plaza VA offers COVID booster shots starting Wednesday GFR pushes new engine into service Updated: Bomb threats hit 4 Alachua County schools UF: Long COVID continues to plague victims BOCC to declare 4-H week, set millage Gainesville names interim city attorney Clemons suggests combining Gainesville with county LifeSouth celebrates new donor center Family remembers Mary Cade as kind, compassionate Bell finishes 4th at Lady Bulldog Invitational Faster courses shake up cross country rankings Update: Newberry HS receives all clear from threat Fight breaks out at Newberry corn maze Blue Alert signals statewide manhunt Gilland: Finding integrity when no one is watching TailGators of the Week 3 Newberry welcomes Afghanistan vets home Bronson wins second straight Some kind of impressive: Starke Bradford pounds Live Oak Suwannee 33-12 Bronson hustles by Orlando Cornerstone Charter in victory 26-8 Ocala Vanguard blazes victory trail past Citra North Marion 36-19 Hawthorne cruises past West Port (Ocala), 52-20 Lake Butler Union County plants its flag on Williston 46-12 Cross City Dixie County plants its flag on Jasper Hamilton County 56-27 Fort White roars in front, stays there to upend Branford 27-19 Keystone Heights deals goose eggs to Interlachen in verdict 44-0 Dunnellon baffles Ocala Forest 20-0 Jacksonville Trinity Christian sprints past Lake City Columbia 26-13 Belleview finds its footing in victory over Ocala Lake Weir 69-6 Jacksonville Eagle's View casts spell on Gainesville Oak Hall 28-20 Ocala Trinity Catholic edges Clearwater Calvary Christian in tough test 28-21 Vice-grip defense fuels Trenton Riverside Christian's win over Orange Park St. Johns Country Day 42-0 Blank check: Merritt Island Christian writes off Starke Hope Christian 36-0 Time was on Baldwin's side in final overtime of win over Gainesville P. K. Yonge 33-27 Gainesville routs Santa Fe (Alachua), 49-14 Game time: Listen to West Port vs. Hawthorne Five candidates file for open Gainesville seat UF celebrates 50 years of women’s sports Man dies in Newberry shooting after traffic stop Buchholz remains No. 3 in regional power poll Update: Newberry HS cleared after bomb scare Gainesville increases property taxes, budget Commission votes Arreola as next mayor pro-tem Update: Newberry man flees deputies, exchanges fire Gainesville to give away 250 trees Gainesville votes to reconsider vaccine mandate Feds reimburse ACPS for garnished wages Buchholz drops, Union County enters state polls Welcome home for Afghan war vets on tap Update: ACSO clears Newberry HS bomb threat GPD Co-Responder Teams spearhead mental health response New surgeon general alters school COVID policies Biden vows to donate 1 billion COVID vaccines Court halts Gainesville's vaccine mandate SBAC attorney: Simon in compliance with contract Florida High Tech Corridor wins $150K grant Bell HS hosts Lady Bulldog Invitational PrimoHoagies announces Gainesville location Confusion, tempers mark messy SBAC meeting DeSantis appoints new UF professor surgeon general Rain, flooding continues in North Central Florida Volleyball Power Poll ranks Santa Fe, Newberry UF: Allergies shouldn’t prevent COVID vaccination Hawthorne defense playing lights out UF/IFAS Extension moves to Newberry this week Court set to rule on city’s vaccine mandate Family decides to sell candy factory back to owner UF presents East Gainesville urgent care plan UF Shands lists 24 in COVID ICU Cross country: Buchholz solidifies top spots BOCC extends mask mandate as COVID cases drop Archer cemetery preservation film debuts Thursday Suspect steals church donations Gilland: Grappling with pain and suffering TailGators of the Week 2 Pedestrian dies trying to cross I-75 Florida, feds tussle over monoclonal supply Lake City Columbia manhandles Jacksonville Englewood 41-18 Bronson routs Halifax Academy, 56-0, in Daytona Beach Jacksonville University Christian wins tense tussle with Starke Bradford 27-20 Lake Butler Union County pushes over Gainesville P. 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Yonge 28-13 Pierson Taylor casts spell on Bell 23-20 Gainesville sets a fast pace to trip Palm Coast Matanzas 57-16 Crescent City takes shootout victory over Trenton 47-41 Fort White rally stuns Santa Fe, 28-15 Leesburg dominates Ocala Lake Weir 60-0 Chiefland edges Dixie County to remain unbeaten Hawthorne manhandles Newberry 48-7 St. Augustine Menendez plants its flag on Gainesville Eastside 41-7 Keystone Heights tenderizes Umatilla 68-13 Ocala Trinity Catholic blanks Tampa Carrollwood Day 14-0 Ocala Forest pockets narrow victory over Ocala West Port 15-12 Defending 4A champ Cardinal Gibbons tops Buchholz Quick lead pushes Vero Beach past Citra North Marion 40-15 Game time: Listen to Santa Fe vs. Fort White football BHS student used grandma's account for bomb threats Hackers use mayor's email to ask for gift cards Federal judge upholds DeSantis mask order Buchholz swimming back on top in the area Santa Fe sweeps Gainesville on the road Commission meeting canceled over Facebook post City Clerk reconsiders resignation GPD arrests preschool teacher ARTSPEAKS returns for annual poetry event 41 students named National Merit semifinalists My Foodie Recipe: Green Enchilada Chicken Soup GPD seeks missing teen Newberry poised to annex historic site Dudley Farm Update: City cancels meeting due to threats HS students named College Board Scholars UF expert discusses COVID booster BOCC considers $15 million annual road management system Florida files brief in Gainesville vaccine case ACSO responds to two bomb scares UF experts dispute COVID comments at Newberry rally DeSantis proposes FSA elimination UF’s Norman Fixel Institute receives $25M gift FHP seeks to ID Live Oak fatality City manager receives $100,000; GRU head keeps job Eastside students win advocacy awards Oak Hall School football avoids first loss BOCC to address roads, COVID at Tuesday meeting Gainesville city manager resigns amid big shakeup Update: Buchholz student arrested for bomb threats Gainesville hospitals see COVID numbers stabilizing DeSantis, state reps vow to block vaccine mandates DeSantis visits UF to tout top 5 ranking Buchholz surges in cross country rankings Gilland: May we always remember 9/11 Fiery crash blocks I-75 northbound lanes Remembering the heroes of 9/11 Column: World Trade Center towers still with us Alachua County leaders share 9/11 memories Quick lead pushes Jacksonville Bishop Snyder past Bronson 43-20 Mayo Lafayette's trick is no treat for Trenton 26-14 Jetstream: Cross City Dixie County's quick edge makes the difference against Williston 35-3 Starke Bradford posts win at Green Cove Springs Clay's expense 24-13 Too close for comfort, Gainesville Oak Hall strains past Lecanto Seven Rivers Christian 30-23 Lake City Columbia slips past Orange Park Oakleaf 27-23 Citra North Marion stonewalls Ocala West Port 24-0 Lakeland George Jenkins rides the comeback trail to dust Ocala Lake Weir 27-13 Quick lead pushes Buchholz past Eastside, 42-7 Newberry falls to visiting Wakulla (Crawfordville) 36-17 Too close for comfort, Ocala Vanguard strains past Dunnellon 13-6 Convincing fashion: Ocala Christian handles Clermont Real Life Christian 54-6 Down but not out; Fort White beats back Jasper Hamilton County 27-13 Branford tames Bell's offense 40-0 Close Encounter: Chiefland nips Orlando West Oaks 32-26 No quarter given: Monticello Aucilla Christian puts down Gainesville St. Francis 32-6 Take a breath; Middleburg deserves it after overtime win over Alachua Santa Fe 32-30 Keystone Heights soars over St. Augustine Tocoi Creek 44-8 Gainesville edges Trinity Catholic (Ocala) 7-3 Winter Haven Oasis Christian slips past Ocala St. John Lutheran 16-8 Game time: Listen to Wakulla vs. Newberry football Appeals court reinstates school mask mandate ban Airport CEO remembers 9/11, changes to security Mayor asks GRU director to resign Update: GPD apprehends rape, kidnapping suspect UF, Santa Fe decline BOCC request for mask mandate Dollar General prevails over Micanopy opposition Biden announces vaccine mandate for millions St. Petersburg Shorecrest Prep rains down on Trenton Riverside Christian 28-14 Area football teams have games affected by COVID Buchholz girls cross country team young, talented State files emergency appeal to reinstate mask ban Numerous local events planned to mark 9/11 Newberry football player takes field as a private Gainesville city attorney, city clerk resign FBI assisting Buchholz bomb threats investigation Trenton at Dixie County game remains undecided Splatter Room a chance to let loose, throw paint Judge vacates stay, allows school mask mandates Athletes prepare for Gainesville Senior Games Tropical Storm Mindy hits Panhandle GPD seeks help in fatal hit and run UF Health discovery may help stroke patients Paulson pushes SBAC to cooperate with state County doubles down on emergency order GNV nonstop flights to Miami return CCSO arrests two armed teens at football game 1 dead, 1 injured in I-75 accident Union County scrambles to find opponent—again Update: Buchholz cleared after fourth bomb threat Oak Hall shines in first cross country rankings Colorado family wins candy factory in Hawthorne BOCC meets to update emergency order Alachua County communications team heads for Louisiana GPD: Arsonist set SkyFrog Tree Service blaze COVID claims Lake City fire chief Q&A on COVID mental health challenges Downtown Gainesville shooting leaves 1 dead Gilland: A flood of thoughts on I-75 Alachua Santa Fe tames Omaha Skutt Catholic's offense 2-0 TailGators of the Week 1 SBAC files court challenge to FDOH emergency rule Clearwater Central Catholic's trick is no treat for Ocala Trinity Catholic 38-19 Hawthorne pushes the mute button on Gainesville P. 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Yonge 24-0 Gainesville Oak Hall takes a toll on Jacksonville Bishop Snyder 28-14 Lake Butler Union County comes back to beat Starke Bradford 50-21 Newberry edges Fort White 14-7 Jacksonville Bolles turns out the lights on Lake City Columbia 34-7 Chiefland turns out the lights on Williston 59-7 Absolutely nothing: Keystone Heights drops a goose egg on Bell 38-0 Ocala Vanguard stomps past Ocala West Port 21-0 Tough tussle: Ocala Lake Weir steps past Brooksville Central 19-14 Ocala Christian takes a toll on Winter Haven All Saints 22-8 Middleburg rains down on Gainesville Eastside 40-23 Belleview makes early advantage stand up in vanquishing Bronson 64-8 Gainesville Buchholz blitzes Jacksonville Sandalwood in convincing fashion 28-7 Gainesville rallies past visiting Bishop Moore (Orlando) Daytona Beach Seabreeze bounces Ocala Forest 43-8 Game time: Listen to Newberry vs. Fort White football DJ Terrah tribute set for Bo Diddley Plaza Donors step up to meet shelter’s need UF researcher gets $10M to study COVID's disparate global impact City commission approves fraction of ARP funds Judge: State cannot garnish school board wages FHP gears up for busy Labor Day COVID hospitalizations declining in Gainesville Newberry volleyball seeks return to state title game Gainesville sets special election for November High Springs monoclonal site has busy first week Buchholz receives third bomb threat My Foodie Recipe: Taco Pie Update: Missing Lake City teen found SCOTUS permits Texas abortion law to take effect State to garnish more salaries after court order Gainesville commission to tackle masking, ARP funds County grapples with misleading Facebook comments VA job fair offers nurses $10K signing bonus McCall named new Bronson boys basketball coach Trenton volleyball baffles Bronson 3-0 BOCC extends mask mandate as COVID surge wanes Hawthorne cheese hits Publix shelves Local sixth grader raises funds for Uganda Here's where you can get paid for a COVID shot NIH awards UF Health neurosurgeon $38M grant McCleary named art ambassador for Newberry FDOE garnishes school board wages Florida sends aid after Hurricane Ida Final U.S. troops leave Kabul, ending 20-year war Rising Senior Spotlight: K.J. Williams of Trenton County grant propels growth at local ranch Education Department targets mask mandate bans Column: Disney reboots annual passes as wait times dwindle “Chomp The Block” parties return High Springs firefighters execute sinkhole rescue Fourth school week starts with 1,667 in quarantine Hurricane Ida slams Louisiana as more storms brew Taliban seals off Kabul airport Gilland: Why is there so much noise? U.S. forces in Kabul on high alert Newberry picks up road win over rival Santa Fe Largo Indian Rocks Christian blazes victory trail past Gainesville St. Francis 48-12 Lake City Columbia rolls past Delray Beach American Heritage 46-23 Glen St. Mary Baker County sets a fast pace to trip Starke Bradford 28-12 Bronson severs Lakeland Tenoroc's hopes 18-6 Citra North Marion mows down Ocala Forest 36-8 Live Oak Suwannee rally upends Cross City Dixie County 42-20 Ocala Vanguard's quick start leads to 30-8 win over Gainesville Gainesville Buchholz blanks Dunnellon 35-0 Chiefland puts an offensive onslaught on Crescent City 56-13 Newberry slips past Alachua Santa Fe 27-20 Hawthorne escapes close call with Yulee 14-7 P.K. Yonge pulls away from Eastside Starke Hope Christian shuts down Orange Park St. Johns Country Day in 40-0 romp Ocala Christian writes off Davenport Four Corners Charter 60-0 Dominant: Tampa Jesuit wipes out Ocala West Port 35-0 Branford quiets Williston with 34-0 shutout Gainesville Oak Hall puts down First Academy-Leesburg 52-14 Bell shuts out Eastpoint Franklin County 35-0 Game time: Listen to Yulee vs. Hawthorne football City employees rally against vaccine mandate Judge blocks DeSantis ban on mask mandates Supreme Court scraps eviction moratorium Sports beat: GHS, Union County volleyball teams win Trenton Riverside Christian overwhelms Land O'Lakes Academy At The Lakes 51-6 13 U.S. service members killed in Kabul bombings Judge poised to issue ruling in school mask case SBAC swears in new member, talks litigation 200 city employees sue over vaccine mandate Rams looking for consistency in 2021 Gainesville commission requests stronger mask mandate COVID patient numbers dip at area hospitals Mainstreet to launch prep sports innovations Mega Gaming & Comics unveils expansive location Library doubles number of mobile WiFi hotspots Cedar Key Police investigating fake $20s State Department: Under 2,000 Americans waiting in Kabul VA offers $3,000 signing bonus County searches for downtown statue replacement Buchholz preps for challenge with bullseye on back Want to name this little guy? Former Gilchrist County sheriff dies UF study finds breast milk provides COVID antibodies 4 injured in multiple bus collisions Alachua County approves vaccine incentives Fire singes SkyFrog Tree Service Mariano Rivera Foundation finds early success in Gainesville BOCC extends, modifies emergency order Update: Gainesville man located Rising Senior Spotlight: Ryan Braddock of Williston Newberry plans Afghanistan vets parade City Commissioner Johnson announces resignation FDA's Pfizer approval kindles local optimism BOCC to talk vaccination incentives, energy grants High Springs to get monoclonal antibody site Kickoff Classics offer a chance to fine tune COVID plasma study ineffective in certain groups ACPS sticks to mask policy as state deadline passes Gilland: What to do when the world is falling apart Biden promises to get Americans out of Kabul Glen St. Mary Baker County tops Lake Butler Union County 24-10 Gainesville Buchholz thwarts all counters to defeat Zephyrhills Christian 32-6 Hawthorne gallops past Orlando Christian Prep 28-10 Library district launches new STEM kits ACSO defends handling of jail birth Gainesville airport receives $5.6M in grants Williston football springs into fall season Gainesville to hike rates for downtown parking Simon rebuffs state order to alter mask policy Gainesville finalizes open container ordinance Buchholz evacuated for bomb threat Commission changes deadline on employee vaccines Customer tips Gainesville restaurant $10,000 Judge will hear case against DeSantis face mask order Trenton needs health, depth for playoff run Gainesville man sentenced for child porn UF’s Family Fishing Days event returns Gainesville police chief unveils gun violence plan Biden mandates nursing home vaccines as booster debate continues My Foodie Recipe: Taco seasoned spaghetti subs Unanimous BOCC mandates face masks for 7 days Q&A with new SBAC member Mildred Russell GPD arrests man carrying firearms following chase Local comic returns for homecoming show Rising Senior Spotlight: Devan Mitchum of Santa Fe County: 64 open seats on citizen advisory boards Updated: DeSantis fills school board vacancy SBAC extends face mask mandate for 8 more weeks DeSantis announces third monoclonal treatment site ACHD updates testing, vaccination times West End developers pitch Plan B Newberry football looks for continued success Biden rebuffs criticism of Afghanistan meltdown BOCC calls emergency meeting to address COVID surge Newberry businesses get $50k in reimbursements Lake City hospital maxes out oxygen supply Meteorologists tracking Fred, Grace, storm 8 Alachua public works to lobby for more water pumps Give blood, win Gators tickets UF Health working to conserve oxygen amid shortages Rising Senior Spotlight: Jaron Riley of Trenton Week two of school starts with 613 in quarantine LCSO makes second arrest in Williston shooting Gilland: How to share a gift of greatest value Holiday History: The 76th V-J Day GDP arrests son for murdering father Dixie County football hopes high for 2021 season Gainesville educator awarded national honor DeSantis declares 23-county state of emergency Update: Waldo car accident kills 1, injures 2 BOCC willing to pay SBAC if state cuts salaries Shands CEO: Record COVID hospitalizations continue LCSO arrests Williston shooting suspect Drifting event to burn rubber in Starke Inmate claims ASO negligent in baby’s death Rising Senior Spotlight: Brandon Jeong of P.K. Yonge New AI tool will predict high risk for opioid use My Foodie Recipe: Cucumber Salad McNealy, Simon respond to FDOE as court date nears Fred eyes Florida as tropical depression Gainesville affordable housing adds new units LCSO seeks suspect in Williston shooting Hotels harbor high hopes for job fair Former fire chief climbs ladder to state role Rising Senior Spotlight: Jesse Williams of Bronson State launches investigation into ACPS mask policy Flags to lower in honor of late commissioner BOCC expresses frustration over DeSantis actions Senate passes bipartisan infrastructure bill UF researchers bolster computer chip security Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 picks up speed Cuomo resigns as New York governor Q&A: Education key to stopping human trafficking Gator athletes haul in medals at Tokyo Olympics Feed company saves big with switch to rail delivery Bowden to lie in honor at Historic Capitol Museum BOCC to tackle solar code, COVID, Meridian budget School officials unveil revitalized Metcalfe Hawthorne welcomes new mayor with deep ties Rising Senior Spotlight: Landon Rogers of Santa Fe U.S. finishes Olympics at top of medal count Legal filings take aim at school mask mandate ban Two Saturday shootings leave 3 injured Gilland: Onward and upward Enhanced data set shows sharp vaccine increase Ex-cop scores big for catching pythons UF Health experts to host back-to-school town hall Kickoff countdown is on for Spurrier's restaurant Biden announces new emissions standards My Foodie Recipe: Hint of garlic refried beans Gainesville votes to challenge HB 1 in court Gainesville requires city employees to get vaccinated City punts on new open container law Solar plan stalls with no location DeSantis dings SBAC for requiring masks Bronson looks to continue momentum in 2021 Fans plan 125th birthday party for famed author Alachua County declares state of emergency WHO fights COVID-19 booster shots Gainesville commission to take on loaded agenda Homeschooling surges alongside pandemic Senior Spotlight: Caleb Moncrief of Keystone Heights Newberry gets early voting site for 2022 election Levy County braces for heavy rainfall, flooding CDC issues new rental evictions ban School board: Masks on students for first two weeks County eyes $100 reward for vaccinated employees New York AG report confirms Cuomo misconduct Bell looks to new starters to lead turnaround Theus: County rescue teams witnessing COVID surge Infrastructure deal inches closer to reality Programs help people stay housed, avoid eviction ACPS adopts mandatory masking for school employees State, local officials want more COVID-19 data GPD looking for SUV used in drive-by shooting VA to host UF infectious diseases expert for Q&A Senior Spotlight: Roberto Hurtado of P.K. Yonge Sunday shooting injures 3 in downtown Gainesville Gilland: Why do we quarrel? Rally gives away 3,000 backpacks, promotes peace Update: CCSO arrests deputy for theft DeSantis: School mask mandate equals loss of funds Three Eastside hoops players sign letters of intent Federal ban on rental evictions set to expire GPD confirms injury accident at 13th and University Archer chooses Penny to join city commission Former Gators Mann, Lewis selected in NBA Draft Commission takes step toward Bravo supermarket COVID patients pouring into local hospitals ACPS touts higher than expected test scores Fleeing suspect dies in Lake City crash Applicant withdraws from West End property NWS to send thunderstorm alerts to mobile phones Rising Senior Spotlight: Emma Hutto, Michelle Heilig Commission to discuss east side grocery store—again Businesses, government add vaccine mandates Alachua County job openings surpass 12,000 VETTIX service offers event tickets to veterans ACPS releases reopening plan draft Newberry keeps pace with Gainesville annexations CDC updates mask guidance as SBAC decision looms UF athletes off to quick start at Olympics U.S. approaches debt ceiling—again Alachua approves two power contracts UF Shands leads Florida hospitals in new ranking Buchholz math team claims 13th national title Ag job fair goes super regional Final Surfside death toll lands at 98 COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for VA medical staff West End redevelopment application set to expire Senior Spotlight: Anthony Griffith of Williston Local protesters rally to support Cubans Gilland: Narrowing the gap in life Royal horses appear at Newberry show Murder for hire plot exposed in Levy County UF Health, Scripps Research open integration talks SBA disaster declaration enables loans for area counties Pandemic spurs growth in disc golf GHS, GPD partner to stop the violence West University safety project nears completion Scooter rider hospitalized after crash with semi ACPS to add more nurses to battle COVID City leaders search for answers to gun violence My Foodie Recipe: Baked mac 'n' cheese Stop the Violence Flag Football game today at GHS Senior Spotlight: Tripp Davis of Union County U.S. life expectancy posts big drop in 2020 Another gaping sinkhole opens up after Elsa CCSO arrests 2 in overdose homicide FDOH rescinds NE Gainesville rabies alert Alachua farm for rescue horses to reopen Saturday Barton encourages voters to update registration Face mask policy dominates school board meeting Senior Spotlight: Taria Liles of Bell Federal judge backs university's vaccine mandate Study: Volunteer data vital to scientific research Police: Citizens are protecting shooters Cirque Alcatraz comes to Gainesville this weekend School board moves meetings to new locations City moves to lift open container restrictions Another drive-by shooting hits East Gainesville U.S. blames China for Microsoft hack Update: City hikes GRU rates after robust debate High school football media day kicks off 2021 season FHP launches traffic enforcement operation Shands: COVID-19 cases on the rise Senior Spotlight: Logan Head of Williston Crews patch post-Elsa sinkholes in Newberry, Tioga Drive-by shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded GPD apprehends school burglaries suspect Gilland: The power found in waiting Radio stations draw blood donors, give tickets My Foodie Recipe: Peach salsa Alachua County expects federal disaster declaration UF adds mobile clinic stop in East Gainesville UF College of Medicine adds clinical department Senior Spotlight: Trevor Spencer of St. Francis Catholic Academy Studio art tour kicks off Friday UF offers free sports physicals City hall evacuates over air quality concerns Blood drive unites local radio stations COVID-19 cases climb in U.S., deaths remain low CDC reports 93,000 overdose deaths in 2020 Springs, ramps, parks remain closed as rivers crest Unanimous BOCC approves $30M sports complex GPD identifies, searches for serial school burglar Senior Spotlight: Camille Jackson of Keystone Heights Three-part concert series features local artists UF plants blast off with astronaut Branson Florida launches K-12 civic literacy initiative Hawthorne wins $500K grant for downtown facelift State attorney files murder charges against teens Carnival may spark Newberry fireworks code change UF researchers land $2.9M grant to study dementia Senior Spotlight: Andrew Pickens of Oak Hall BOCC to tackle packed agenda Tuesday Black Widow dominates Gainesville movie screens Protesters take to the streets in Cuba Local doctors thrive using new health care model Court docs: American Legion shooting victim died Water wars break out at Williston RV resort Gilland: Hammering out a life lesson McGraw asks court to dismiss Banko complaint UF debuts rotating restaurant concept Maxed out animal services needs pup fosters Archer closes city hall after COVID outbreak Homegrown author brings book reading to Gainesville Local springs close as Elsa flooding continues Senior Spotlight: Justen Crews of Newberry Suspect changes outfits during GHS burglary Sinkhole spreading in Newberry development (video) Delta now dominant coronavirus strain in U.S. Officials ban spectators at Tokyo Olympics Health department warns of floodwater dangers Senior Spotlight: Taylor Jania Hill-Miles of Eastside Want $10,000? Catch some pythons for FWC Falling tree traps Gilchrist sheriff’s deputy Alachua, Columbia counties see less damage than expected Senior Spotlight: Sarah Miller of Newberry BOCC turns solar plant away from Archer, again Surfside death toll rises to 54 Officials urge residents to document Elsa damage Hurricane Elsa zeros in on Cedar Key, Yankeetown GPD apprehends Gainesville bank robber Here’s a list of Alachua County closures A look back at the Cedar Keys Hurricane of 1896 Suwannee, Levy counties open public shelters Local DJ restarts remote broadcasts, giveaways Columbia County crash injures 3, shuts down I-75 Study: Severe COVID often leads to other ailments DeSantis: Levy, Dixie, Citrus landfall targets for Elsa Alachua Library meeting rooms reopen after 15 months Cedar Key preps for Elsa as Levy County activates Level 2 Senior Spotlight: Ethan Cockey of Eastside Man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with authorities County staff recommends exception for Archer solar plant Alachua, Columbia counties prepare for Elsa Snake expert helps when neighbors come calling GFR personnel return from Surfside deployment Holiday History: July 4th and unalienable rights Gilland: Counting the cost of true freedom Levy County enters state of emergency Crews demolish rest of Surfside condo building Attorney general pauses federal executions Locals cool to 'Freedom Week' tax holiday Gun used in teen shooting reported stolen from Alachua Counties urge vigilance as Elsa veers toward Florida Senior Spotlight: Makai Johnson of Newberry Teen arrested for shooting 12-year-old ARP proposals, feedback head to city commission Demetric Jackson named new Columbia (Lake City) football coach Surfside recovery work resumes after safety pause GPD arrests driver in fatal West University crash IFAS to help residents navigate irrigation issues Senior Spotlight: Dre Lawrence of Hawthorne My Foodie Recipe: 4th of July kabobs FHP: Dangerously high speed violations on the rise Six more bodies found in Surfside collapse Gas prices on the rise in Alachua County Alachua gearing up for fireworks reboot Senior Spotlight: Jacob Guthrie of Trenton Hotels struggle to recover from pandemic swoon Split Supreme Court upholds rental evictions ban Blaze sweeps through Piccadilly Apartments in Gainesville GPD reaching out for volunteer chaplains ASO investigating shooting of 12-year-old Court dismisses antitrust cases against Facebook County commits to $15 minimum wage, lower millage rate Senior Spotlight: Grace Oelrich of Newberry Community sways BOCC to nix transfer station Juul agrees to $40 million settlement Archeologist to detail Panhandle shipwrecks In-person story time returns to Alachua County libraries School board approves contracts without conflict Locals reap rewards of imperfect watermelons ASO recovers car connected to Daytona police shooting GFR deploys personnel to aid Surfside rescue effort Gilland: Amazing moments and powerful endings Unapproved recycle bins spawn illegal dumping GPD makes more arrests in teen shooting incident Judge hands down sentence in George Floyd’s death Gainesville seeks input on ARP spending GPD apprehends shooting suspects after car chase 99 still missing after Surfside building collapse All Area: 4 Coaches of the Year boast 86 wins Series of 10 walk-up vaccine clinics starts today Five juveniles shot at party in Gainesville Hawthorne mayor receives Home Rule Hero Award Biden, senators reach infrastructure compromise My Foodie Recipe: Comfort chicken spaghetti UF Shands gains top pulmonologist Health experts tackle COVID-19 variants Santa Fe aces lock down All Area pitching spots Publix manager gives scratch off winnings to hospice center Archer brings on the red, white and boom Amateur radio operators to connect at field day County FDOH shifts to periodic COVID-19 updates Newberry headlines small school All Area Baseball Team Bickering school board finally reaches agreement County maps plan for spending $52M in rescue funds Coronavirus delta variant fuels concern Barton to represent 7 counties on state election board UF breaks new ground with canine ankle surgery Nursing home deaths jumped by 32% last year McGraw asks court to throw out DeSantis order GHS stars lead big school All Area Softball Team SCOTUS nixes limits on student-athlete benefits New downtown cat cafe offers coffee, cuddles UF study finds warning signs of severe COVID-19 Claudette claims 13 lives, regains strength BOCC to receive $26M, establish food board Tuesday All Area Softball Team stacked with talent Gilland: The reason for hope Spurrier's Gridiron Grille preps for gameday Virtual Sunshine State Book Festival winding down Gainesville woman celebrates turning 100 in style Here's what you need to know about those new scooters Tributes pour in for deceased Clay Electric worker Crossing guard gives bonus bucks to nice kids DeSantis declares McGraw's SBAC seat vacant Juneteenth becomes 12th federal holiday Deric Fabian of North Marion named Mr. Baseball My Foodie Recipe: Fluffy "Q" frittata U.S. sees surprising suicide dip in 2020 County, Gainesville commissions talk ARP, health center Gainesville's most expensive mansion up for sale Shands Children’s Hospital takes top spot in Florida Columbia County car chase ends in crash, 3 injuries Newberry calls emergency meeting over SBAC drama NSC announces plan to combat domestic terror COVID-19 cases hit record low as more states reopen Banko asks DeSantis to step in; McGraw wants new maps Final voting underway for Mr. Baseball Judge: McGraw can vote despite residency violation Gainesville organizations combine for community outreach BOCC eyes extra sales tax for roads, broadband Hawthorne receives grant for museum renovation Sotomayor tells Congress to fix First Step Act Leak inquiry shakes up Justice Department SBAC schedules votes amid continuing uncertainty Gainesville pair to play in college High Springs hosting local job fair U.S. reopening continues UF Health researchers seek to stop next pandemic Holiday History: Flag Day West all-star team shuts out the East Gilland: Beware of the middle of the road Gainesville’s Ayanna Woodard helps lead West all-stars to victory Newberry stars named Co-Class 1A Player of the Year Seniors benefit from tax exemption changes UF Health to offer free services in East Gainesville Beloved Newberry mayor inducted into 100 Black Men Northbound I-75 reopens after fatal crash Santa Fe High hosting all star games Saturday My Foodie Recipe: Chill, Snickers summer iced mocha
Bill poised to end anonymous code violation reports Candidate deadline to change parties looms Saturday Local seniors participating in COVID-19 study Former McGraw opponent files complaint in residency flap Alachua County Fire Rescue honors young hero Barton: Redistricting won't solve McGraw residency issue Alachua County calling on twice as many jurors Todd Bryant finishes second in Coach of the Year voting High Springs to hear Duke Energy solar power plan Newberry takes fifth in final power poll SBAC's Paulson: 'We are in trouble with our community' Trenton's Darian Ingram named Miss Softball BOCC passes on church purchase at $3.3M McNealy: Entire school board might have to resign Autonomous bus project moves full speed ahead IG: Gainesville VA death involved 'deficient' care UF vet school appoints permanent dean FDA approves Alzheimer’s drug Ransomware attack funds recovered SBAC expands public input window for reorganization Alachua County BOCC to weigh church purchase Tuesday GHS student dies in weekend accident Who will be baseball's No. 1? Facebook to suspend Trump for two years UF Health first to implant new brain stimulation system Task force will memorialize African American cemeteries Barton pushes back on ineligible votes claim Authorities identify Delia Young remains Volunteers drop out of Tokyo Olympics Petitions pressure Alachua County school district U.S. announces vaccine sharing plan Area players selected to play in state all star game Scooters coming to Gainesville on Monday Big Tech hits back at Florida social media law My Foodie Recipe: The perfect burger Area stars, coaches in running for state honors White House blames Russians for cyberattack on meat producer Local watermelon harvest in full swing Manhunt continues in Gilchrist County Trenton takes third in final softball power poll Friends of West End hijack BOCC meeting Human remains discovered in Alachua County Biden plans to expand legal immigration Local experts to share ancestry research methods Saturday Alachua County Animal Services offers free adoption Who will be softball's No. 1? Jobs, jobs, jobs: Alachua County openings top 10,000 Murder suspect surrenders to authorities Thousands flock to local springs, keep HSPD busy directing traffic Gainesville gets first chicken salad restaurant
Trenton's Ingram, Bryant named best in Class 1A Farm Share food giveaway coming to High Springs Tulsa marks centennial of race massacre Vets pay tribute at High Springs memorial State parks launch new reservation system West End advocates gear up for BOCC meeting Holiday History: The story of Memorial Day Gilland: Learning to use time wisely Column: The big screen is worth the trip Local stars in running for Class 1A Miss Softball Jobless claims keep tumbling Women charged with homicide in case of missing teen Area school bus routes experience major delays Newberry pulls out all the stops for baseball champs Chiefland wins Levy County spring game GHS names Michael Barnes hoops coach Alachua County issues burn ban Scientists help watermelon growers nip disease in the bud My Foodie Recipe: Grilled peach cake Questions about COVID-19 origins grow GPD asks public for help finding murder suspect Trenton celebrates state title as coach retires Improved Poe Springs opens Saturday with new rates Levy County plans church vaccine event as demand plummets Biden to meet with Putin in first trip abroad Expert storm season advice: Get a generator AI helps UF researchers illuminate medical mystery North Marion title bid comes up short FDOH: COVID numbers trending in right direction Moderna says COVID-19 shot works for teens Motorcyclist dies in East University accident WIC benefits to increase temporarily FDOT lowers West University speed limit New weather stations serve up real-time info Holiday travelers will pay highest gas prices since 2014 North Marion headed to 4A state championship game BOCC to address natural resources protection code Recreational swimming reopens at Gainesville pools High Springs church finds strong demand for low-cost daycare Newberry gearing up for championship celebration New law allows Floridians to sue Big Tech over censorship LCSO makes eight arrests in major drug bust North Marion in the final four Gilland: What is a church? Yes, there was seed spitting at watermelon festival No tax on concerts, movies, more July 1-7 Florida nears 10 million vaccinated Food truck rally part of Juneteenth festivities kickoff Electric F-150 ignites buzz at local Ford dealerships Bronson man dies in car crash Newberry baseball wins first state title My Foodie Recipe: Perfect potato salad VA asks for input on health care system future Heartwood community homes to go on sale next month ASO issues call for help locating missing child House OKs Capitol riots commission Newberry advances to state title game Trenton softball wins Class 1A championship Springs documentary debuts May 22 in North Florida Cuscowilla opens registration for free day camp GPD arrests Gainesville man for child exploitation SBAC gives go ahead to new charter school Congress approves Asian hate crime bill Trenton advances to state championship game Newberry readies for state semifinals UF Health doc offers COVID vaccine advice for parents Gilligan and the gang find their way to High Springs Webinars for Zoom users are a click away Got kids? Look for mailbox money. Local leaders tout shuttered homeless encampment Trenton softball looks to repeat Tampa pilot grants local war vet's final wish to fly FDOH issues rabies alert for Northeast Gainesville Alachua County announces major land donations Newberry to send off baseball team with fanfare May 24 job fair attracting wide range of employers Gator football mini plans on sale Community invited to memorial for Reinhart boys Buchholz makes Golden basketball hire Gilland: Pride comes before destruction Trenton defeats Interlachen in spring game Spring football games are back on Friday night Fuel truck drivers pulling all-nighters to replenish supply Blalock settles in as new Alachua commissioner Newberry baseball headed to first state semifinal since 1979 My Foodie Recipe: Fried egg Reuben UF Health enrolling adults in dementia, heart disease study Local student named presidential scholar semifinalist UF Health experts answer J&J vaccine questions U.S. inflation surges upward in April U.S. marks progress against COVID-19 Officials warn against gas hoarding as pipeline resumes flow Vaccine clinics for ages 12+ to kick off Thursday Songwriters concert set for High Springs U.S. job openings soar to highest level on record State unveils new specialty license plate designs DeSantis declares emergency in response to pipeline shutdown Court ruling may lift rental evictions ban today Sports beat: Newberry headed to Class 1A final four Trenton softball advances to state semifinals The grab for gasoline is on Newberry, Williston, Union County eye final four Newberry extends ASO contract at lower rate U.S. authorizes Pfizer shots for adolescents Dixie County, Trenton set for softball showdown Florida boating accidents up 16 percent in 2020 GPD releases data on high visibility enforcement effort ASO responds to armed disturbance in Archer Art installations, fire station design on BOCC agenda Pipeline cyberattack may drive gas prices higher Sports beat: Santa Fe College drops state title game Reinhart family thanks community, asks for privacy Gilland: Mounting up with wings as eagles Sports beat: Newberry, Williston baseball advance to region final Waldo flea market wide open for treasure hunting UF Health Shands notifies patients of privacy breach Tax package set to bring Florida new tax holidays FWC, UF mark one year of law enforcement partnership My Foodie Recipe: Extra “crunch” taco salad DeSantis signs election changes into law Studies: Vaccine works against mutated coronaviruses Gainesville commission swears in two members Sports beat: Santa Fe baseball season comes to an end Sen. Marco Rubio talks prayer, principles and COVID Water tower painters are making the rounds Attempted murder suspect held on $1 million bond Baseball regional playoffs set for Thursday, Friday FWC launches public fishing pier finder tool U.S. Treasury issues debt warning Sports beat: Trenton softball eliminates Hawthorne Emotions run high at school board meeting Sister Hazel lead singer offering Mother's Day videos Softball regional tournaments begin Wednesday Facebook’s “Supreme Court” backs Trump suspension County officials planning vaccine clinics for ages 12+ U.S. birth rate hits record low Holiday History: Cinco de Mayo Kelly Beckham retires from coaching Santa Fe College headed to state tournament Murder-suicide leaves three dead in Dixie County ACPS continues requiring masks after DeSantis order UF Health achieves milestone in heart failure treatment County surplus auction set for May 10 U.S. nears approval of Pfizer shots for teens Speed tables coming to West University FWC issues notice to appear for men who dragged shark Alachua County plans walk-up vaccine clinics starting Tuesday DeSantis ends local COVID-19 emergency orders Thieves strike Arbor Greens neighborhood Local schools prepare for a different kind of prom Two people die in fiery crash on West University Gilland: A newfound gratitude for vision Sports beat: Williston softball crushes top seed Hawthorne to win district title Column: Keeping Seabiscuit descendants a secret is an honor High Springs police nab pharmacy robbery suspect Eastside falls in boys tennis, looks to next year Here's the scoop on the Westgate Publix closing U.S. economy shows more signs of strength Children's Trust to fund 2,000 summer camp spots Vaccines, ID cards offered at Day of the Immigrant event Gator nation remembers superfan Stumpy Harris Sports beat: Gainesville softball wins district title Santa Fe rallies to win Class 4A-District 2 title ASO searching for Gainesville man New invasive reptile rules take effect My Foodie Recipe: Beer & 5 veggie stir fry Biden pitches Congress on spending plans Sports beat: Buchholz rallies late to keep season alive Alachua County projects $10 million in hotel revenue for April Eastside boys advance to tennis state semifinals Newberry requests rural highway improvement program Renovated Squirrel Ridge Park now open CDC loosens mask guidelines Sports beat: Trenton softball rides the arm of Darian Ingram to advance Ryan Brown’s 3-hitter sends Santa Fe to district championship game One dead, three injured in Levy County crash Vaccine access goes on-demand in Alachua County Galleries coordinate exhibits of quarantine art UF Health, FDOH team up on vaccine town hall UF grad named Cuscowilla manager U.S. Census: Florida to add congressional seat BOCC to address sports center, scenic highway Sports beat: Springstead eliminates Gainesville Mazon takes new seat, Marlowe and Marden swear in again CrabFest organizer holds small protest after event canceled Santa Fe, Union County baseball teams eye state title Newberry to fund report for multi-city wastewater plant U.S. again allows Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution Three vaccine pop-up sites set for Levy County Softball district tournament action on tap all week ACPS makes masks optional for 2021-22 school year Gilland: Lighting a fire of passion Sports beat: Bolles upsets top-ranked Oak Hall boys lacrosse Gainesville softball tops Williston in regular season finale Opioid awareness: Offering hope Gainesville to host two food truck rallies Saturday GPD seeks help locating sex offender State drops case against Gainesville daycare owner Sports beat: Santa Fe baseball holds off Trenton Walk-up vaccine clinics set for Gainesville, High Springs CrabFest organizer calls for protest after injunction Countdown to Friday movie night begins My Foodie Recipe: Soggy-free meatball sandwich UF Health researcher explains herd immunity Sports beat: Gainesville baseball edges Lecanto Levy County's injunction against CrabFest organizer granted State plans walk-up vaccine clinic at Fanning Springs GPD Chief Tony Jones reacts to Chauvin conviction New, improved Poe Springs might cost visitors more 10-year-old unknowingly brings loaded gun to school Rock N' Roll Sushi signs go up at Tioga Sports beat: Gainesville High softball downs Union County on the road Santa Fe’s Zane Starling shuts out North Marion Derek Chauvin found guilty in George Floyd’s death ACPS food director earns national recognition Pioneer Days on tap this weekend in High Springs Alachua jail COVID positivity rate mirrors county BOCC takes budget deep dive in animal services Sports beat: Buchholz edges Chiles in 6A showdown Levy County deputy injured in head-on collision Community gathers to pay tribute to ambushed officers Hotel project breaks ground in downtown Gainesville Clogging classes in full swing at Archer's Mustang grill Police across country respond to riots, protests Stuntman backflips motorcycle over Branford bar (video) Santa Fe No. 6 in latest baseball power poll Gilland: The mountains we climb High schools to roll out COVID-19 vaccines this week Sports beat: Oak Hall School boys lacrosse wins the district title Opioid awareness: Prevention and treatment efforts Stunt driver to jump over Branford bar on Saturday Greater Gainesville unveils development initiative Will face masks be mandatory next school year? Buchholz’s Caden Kresak throws a no-hitter vs. GHS Sports beat: Trinity Catholic edges Union County GPD investigating cause of fatal wreck Buchholz boys lacrosse to play for district title Friday My Foodie Recipe: 3 Cheese chicken bake Report: Capitol Police unprepared for Jan. 6 riot Stadium vaccine effort serves 17K in first week Sports beat: Buchholz boys lacrosse advances to district championship game FDOT to evaluate safety of Alachua school zone Two children hospitalized after fatal I-75 crash High Springs food giveaway serves over 800 GHS, Buchholz to host first high school vaccine events Amid protests, prosecution rests in Chauvin trial Gainesville, BOCC, school board to discuss equity Sports beat: Williston softball downs Union County with walk-off hit Newberry chooses Marden and Mazon Feds recommend pausing Johnson & Johnson vaccine BOCC keeps emergency order in place—for now Newberry to talk code enforcement with ASO attorney Peaceful Paths hosting first event since pandemic began BOCC to review COVID order at Tuesday meeting Sports beat: Buchholz boys lacrosse advances to district semifinals Mayor to sit on dunk tank if voter turnout tops 1,300 FHP advises tire checks after wrecks clog I-75 Voters to decide Glanzer vs. Marden bout Tuesday Shopper scores MacBook prize at Oaks Mall Trenton drops in power poll after 47-game streak ends What's up with those caterpillars everywhere? Gilland: Responding in faith to bad news Update: 911 service for Levy County Verizon customers reinstated Sports beat: Newberry shuts out Dunnellon UF to hire up to four sign language interpreters Squall line in the Gulf heads deep into Florida this weekend Opioid awareness: The family's perspective High Springs, BOCC to join forces in countywide broadband project GPD apprehends repeat Walgreens robbery suspect School district job fair set for GHS on Saturday Potential solution surfaces for Alachua Learning Academy school zone ABC to air true crime feature on Gainesville Ripper Newberry commissioner Coleman sends message to supporters Monster Truck Nitro Tour is coming to the Bubba Raceway Park this weekend Sports beat: Clay edges Santa Fe in No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown Expert witness: George Floyd died from lack of oxygen Eastside student captures major science award Principal calls for school zone designation after crash Publix joining local self-checkout trend My Foodie Recipe: Crispy burritos Golf course research program keeps eyes on the bee Sports beat: Buchholz boys lacrosse falls at home State's top two 4A baseball teams set to clash tonight Alachua County, High Springs commissions to meet Thursday Vehicles collide in front of Alachua Learning Academy GPD offers $50K reward for information on officer death Wrong way driver jumps out of vehicle in Waldo School board tackles FSA testing misinformation Sports beat: Gainesville softball defeats rival Buchholz on the road Three Buchholz students eye national math team Clarence Thomas sounds alarm over Big Tech power Alachua County unveils slate of Earth Day events Teen driver crashes ambulance on I-75 Levy BOCC calls for peace, files injunction against CrabFest organizer Police chief: Use of force on George Floyd unjustified NHS student government to host city commission debate Sports beat: Williston softball team eases past Buchholz 5,200 score vaccine shot at Monday stadium event Dynamic duo: Lincoln students qualify for nationals CrabFest cuts music as Levy BOCC pushes for injunction Is Gainesville up for a face mask design challenge? Yoga meets beer in High Springs Holiday History: What is Dyngus Day? Hundreds gather for annual Easter egg hunt Gilland: Because He lives, all fear is gone Sports beat: Santa Fe posts second straight shutout Opioid awareness: The addict’s perspective UF plans huge stadium vaccination event Monday Retired postal employee now keeper of the rail trail Two state runner-up finishes highlight Coach of the Year winners All Area: Santa Fe's Ross, Jenkins lead big school boys Holiday History: The origins of Good Friday Sports beat: Gainesville softball wins on senior night My Foodie Recipe: Winning tri tip New study shows lung transplant outcomes for COVID survivors Local churches navigate pandemic as Easter arrives Update: Abducted children recovered All Area: Trenton puts pair on boys small school quad Sports beat: Oak Hall School boys lacrosse still unbeaten High Springs couple celebrates 70 years of marriage Pfizer announces vaccine safe for young teens Suwannee County authorities bust vehicle theft operation FWC urges caution on Manatee Appreciation Day Area homeowners likely to see property value increases All Area: Columbia backcourt anchors big school girls Library to offer mobile WiFi hotspots for checkout Regal moves back Gainesville theater openings Fourteen Buchholz students place at FBLA conference ASO arrests two alleged gang members DeSantis signs COVID-19 liability shield law Chauvin case opens with video of Floyd arrest Hawthorne, Trenton stars lead small school All Area Girls Basketball Team Gainesville town hall to address affordable housing Vandals take Newberry train engine for a joy ride GPD investigating fatal hit-and-run UF students to participate in landmark COVID-19 study Weekend wrecks result in two fatalities Joint commission meeting to address food security, surtax Season ends for Santa Fe College volleyball team High Springs businesses raise funds for Our Santa Fe River Gilland: The meaning behind Palm Sunday Sports beat: Santa Fe College falls to top-ranked Miami Dade College Veteran caregivers, spouses now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Sheriff urges continued COVID-19 vigilance LifeSouth says local blood supply at critical level Tips for swimming in Florida springs Gainesville fire destroys structures, cuts power Sports beat: Bell softball falls at home Santa Fe College volleyball sweeps Daytona State College at state tournament BOCC votes to purchase 4,000-acre preserve ASO releases recent checkpoint data My Foodie Recipe: 20-minute cheater chili U.S. vaccination rollout hits milestones DeSantis: Vaccine access to expand to Floridians 18+ Sports beat: Buchholz baseball rallies to win in final at bat Gator star, Gainesville native Tre Mann goes pro COVID-19 scam call reported in Columbia County BOCC may let emergency order expire next month Santa Fe College volleyball headed to FCSAA state volleyball tournament Gainesville screens still dark as Regal relaunches Vaccine opens to 50+ residents in Alachua County Sports beat: Union County baseball team improves to 13-0 UF Health team performs state's first triple-organ transplant It's true: Free doughnut with vaccine proof at Krispy Kreme Update: Authorities reunite boy with his family Library district announces expanded hours BOCC, Gainesville commissions at impasse in $2.6M dispute Colorado shooting spree leaves 10 dead New emergency order loosens county restrictions Sports beat: Santa Fe shuts out visiting Keystone Heights CDC revamps coronavirus classroom rules High Springs Playhouse searching for Gilligan's Island stars Buccholz senior tackles bullying with children's books Gainesville says BOCC is holding relief funds hostage Gilland: A shocking way to learn an easy lesson Trenton softball stays atop Prep Zone Power Poll Arrested Chiefland man suffers from dementia, relative says Sports beat: Buchholz and Oak Hall lacrosse teams split crosstown rivalry Driver rear-ends Levy County school bus, flees scene DeSantis: COVID-19 vaccine will open to 50+ Monday Yearbook advisers describe pandemic challenges UF, county team up for day of service Santa Fe coach Elliot Harris announces retirement Union County baseball team still undefeated My Foodie Recipe: Mozzarella cheese stick waffle sandwich FDA clears UF cancer drug for clinical trials Split school board approves $175K superintendent salary IRS pushes back tax filing deadline to May 17 Sports beat: Santa Fe baseball sweeps Suwannee Santa Fe boys finish No. 1 in final power poll Crowds returning to Oaks Mall as stimulus checks arrive Florida gas prices rising sharply FDOT to complete some West University changes this week Parents plead with school board to address bullying Holiday History: Exploring St. Patrick’s Day Sports beat: Santa Fe baseball rallies late to stun Suwannee GHS softball shuts out Santa Fe Duncan-Walker unseats Simmons in close race Levy County launches emergency management app Packed SBAC agenda includes superintendent contract Columbia County opens 18+ vaccine registration FHSAA unveils football classifications for 2021-22 Outdoor comedy night may be the best medicine VA drops appointments, age requirements for vaccines My Foodie Recipe: Rolled cheese bacon burgers Trenton quilt guilds gearing up for weekend festival UF Health physician tackles pandemic questions, misinformation Accessible residence hall lifts UF in disability rankings Alachua County rental assistance program opens today Gilland: Time is flying by! Column: A soul soothing trip to warm mineral springs Sports beat: Santa Fe tops Baker County in baseball Trenton edges Dixie County in match-up of unbeaten teams Newberry student donates $14,000 auction prize to friend City Commission candidate Desmon Duncan-Walker Q&A City Commission candidate Gigi Simmons Q&A Viral fight video triggers extra security at Chiefland school ASO plans sobriety checkpoint for March 19 Chiefland theater set to open new show Will Sunday time change be Florida's last? Fallen GPD officer's family responds to memorial vandalism Sports beat: Union County baseball team still undefeated Trenton hosts Dixie County in clash between top-five teams Le Macaron gives Gainesville first shop of its kind Gatornationals starts today, runs through Sunday Alachua, Suwannee county wrecks claim two lives Here's where to vote in Gainesville city election Study: Late-quarantine students spread coronavirus State preemption blocks BOCC's rights of nature initiative House sends relief bill to Biden's desk Hawthorne, Trenton girls crack top 10 in final power poll Youth fair closes with a business lesson and more Columbia County authorities locate missing man County at vaccine capacity, awaits more eligibility Sports beat: GHS softball tops rival Buchholz Buchholz wins first district game of the season Boat falls off trailer on SR 26 in Trenton Vaccine momentum builds as DeSantis lowers access age Eastside students make meal kits for needy families Newberry election qualification period opens Youth livestock show wraps up with live auction Viral video sparks turmoil in Levy school district BOCC tackles rental assistance, COVID-19, rights of nature ASO: Gainesville man shot by deputies attacked girlfriend, neighbor ACPS opens magnet programs application process Dozens apply for Cuscowilla manager job Transfer of University Avenue may face long road Elected officials compete in goat costume show before ribbon cutting Gilland: Meet two millennials making a difference Santa Fe falls in Class 4A state title game Senate passes relief bill with $1,400 checks Primping in high gear at the youth livestock show Shooter dead after ASO deputies return fire Santa Fe Raiders gear up for first state title game Suwannee baseball ranked sixth in first area power poll Weigh-ins begin, livestock arrive at Alachua County youth fair Little Cottage MedSpa opens in High Springs GPD officer hospitalized after single-car crash Local artist looks to turn the page on COVID Last-second shot sends Santa Fe to state title game Van collides with train in Newberry Newly eligible groups can begin scheduling vaccine appointments Attorney: UF student families could receive millions after traffic deaths Sports beat: P.K. Yonge mercy rules Eastside Boys basketball state championships underway World-renowned UF Health researcher dies All area veterans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine My Foodie Recipe: “No problem” peanut butter cookies Newberry farm auction nets record crowd and sales Gainesville High hires former local football star Outdoor vaccine clinic scheduled Tuesday in Newberry Commission candidates tackle buses, bills and business Sports beat: Buchholz wins at North Marion (Citra) Alachua County to explore purchase of High Springs church Gainesville's 'Edible Groves' project bears fruit Trenton softball undefeated and nationally ranked Newberry gearing up to hold vaccine walk this weekend County seeks your parks and open spaces photos Unlocked cars led to 12 break-ins, 4 stolen guns DeSantis expands vaccine eligibility in Florida Sports beat: Gainesville softball team moves to 5-1 BOCC to tackle zero waste, rental unit permits, church purchase UF canine blood bank program benefits pets and owners House approves stimulus bill with $1,400 checks County sets in motion scenic designation of Tuscawilla Road Gator STEP program quickly outpaces previous traffic enforcement Gilland: What matters most? VA extends walk-up vaccine clinics in Lake City, Gainesville Trenton ranks No. 1 in the first softball power poll Triggerfish season, new flounder regulations start March 1 Sports beat: Hawthorne girls fall to Ponce De Leon in state title game Santa Fe headed to the final four Gainesville gets grant to restore Tumblin Creek Gainesville man indicted for trying to join ISIS Virtual tribute spotlights champions of GHS integration FWC moves to repel 16 high-risk invasive reptiles in Florida Pink Flamingo Diner opens in High Springs Sports beat: Gainesville and Eastside baseball teams fall City leaders tout ongoing efforts in State of City address Northbound I-75 reopens after fatality accident Gainesville toddler dies in traffic accident Farm Share to hold food giveaway in Gainesville ACPS to begin free supper giveaways next week Hawthorne advances to the state title game UF Health virologist explains COVID-19 variants Teen suspect faces murder charge in fatal bat attack My Foodie Recipe: Exquisite eggrolls Myers: Two-thirds of Alachua County seniors vaccinated Sky is no limit for SFC planetarium manager Hawthorne, Trenton girls clash tonight in 1A state semifinals Poe to deliver State of the City address tonight Sports beat: Santa Fe is heading to the Elite Eight Permission granted: SRWMD opens the faucets for Nestlé Gainesville store to downsize, relocate due to pandemic changes Bronson lifts boil water notice Alachua County calling thousands who used wrong vaccine registration site Mermaid Michi advocates for local springs Sen. Keith Perry throws cold water on Springs County Five area boys basketball teams still alive in state playoffs ACPS increases attendance capacity for outdoor sports Annexation on the agenda for joint BOCC and Newberry meeting ASO investigating string of overnight car burglaries Lake City, Gainesville VA hospitals offer walk-up vaccines this week Sports beat: Soccer seasons come to an end for Alachua County Gilland: The greatest stories ever told Gainesville sends mail-in ballots for March election Local students grab science fair honors Vintage market debuts this weekend at Newberry cornfield Newberry commissioner asks school board to drop capacity limits Clay Electric recognized for cemetery restoration grant Sports beat: Several area boys basketball teams advance in the state playoffs New mask order falls apart over enforcement issues GPD makes elder exploitation arrest ICU nurse says RTS buses are rolling COVID-19 incubators Eastside (Gainesville) drops to No. 2 in all-classification regional rankings Clay Electric issues scam warning Sports beat: Buchholz girls hoops season comes to an end Suwannee County accident kills Lake City teen New Alachua County teachers get 20 percent pay boost My Foodie Recipe: Ever heard of chaffles? VA expands vaccine access to some veterans under 65 Parents ask school board to expand event capacity limits Sports beat: Trenton, Hawthorne girls advance to final four Search continues for High Springs pharmacy robbery suspect Weather impacting shipments of COVID-19 vaccine to Florida School board to address salary schedule, music education, safety Hawthorne, Trenton girls seeking final four appearance UF vet college retrieves shoe from zoo crocodile High Springs pharmacy robbed again Newberry Commission excuses Coleman indefinitely amid COVID battle Man suffers serious injuries in back yard bat attack Moonshot initiative aims to put scientists in every Florida classroom Hoax post claims Alachua County schools going all digital next week Local couple proves a match—in more ways than one Gilland: One word revolutionized Valentine's Day for me Rubio, Scott vote for acquittal as Trump survives impeachment vote One dead, five injured in three-car accident Trenton boys win first district title in 21 years Sports beat: Hawthorne wins district title at the buzzer VA to hold walk-up vaccine clinic in Lake City Auctioneer calls for farm equipment to sell in Newberry Local Pace Center named Golden Grant recipient Alachua school district taking oversight committee applicants Buchholz girls basketball advances Sports beat: Defending Class 1A champ Hawthorne rolls State Sen. Perry backs effort to preserve West End Golf property DeSantis: Vaccine headed to new Walmart, Publix locations Daycare owner arrested for not reporting child abuse Libraries honor late educator during Black History Month Niya Johnson to coach Buchholz in first playoff game since 2014 Sports beat: Santa Fe, Eastside boys hoops advance Lincoln Middle School student wins county spelling bee GDP makes arrest on child exploitation charges UF Health researcher answers questions about new COVID-19 vaccine County health administrator: Vaccinations up, hospitalizations down Say ahhh: Equine dentist looks horses in the mouth Sports beat: Trenton, Hawthorne boys hoops among area teams to play for a title GHS boys hoops advance to district semifinals Senate votes to proceed with impeachment trial Animal shelter offers Valentine's adoption deal Got bats? Now is the time to check. Peaceful Paths Pop-Up Thrift Store sprouts again UF Health’s chief epidemiologist answers COVID-19 vaccine questions Woman dies in Levy County auto accident County libraries offer Story Time in a Bag BOCC to discuss COVID-19 vaccine, rural commercial ag land use Pioneer interim fire chief retires after 30 years in Gainesville Trenton boys’ basketball to host Class 1A-District 6 tournament Local roofers working around shingle shortage Dave & Buster’s open for business in Celebration Pointe Local counties continue using existing vaccine registration systems CDC study: UF leads campuses on indoor mask use Former Gators represent UF in 19th straight Super Bowl Gilland: Responding rightly to painful pruning Eastside defends No. 1 ranking in boys power poll Eastside rallies late to beat GHS Sports beat: Buchholz girls win district title UF Health stadium event delivers 1,100 COVID-19 shots Newberry remembers lynching victims Gainesville woman celebrates 100th birthday Gainesville initiates conflict resolution with Alachua in funding dispute Gainesville voter registration deadline looms Feb. 16 10-time felon arrested in Gilchrist County World-famous artist completes mural at Gainesville park P.K. Yonge boys’ soccer enjoying best record in years Sports beat: Trenton girls hoops advance to district title game Split commission asks city manager for stronger mask order Levy County to conduct first drive-thru vaccination clinic Friday UF researchers receive $1.46 million to develop opioid alternatives GHS football hires former Gator star MAM concert series set to return next month LifeSouth to restart blood drives Saturday in Alachua Newberry volleyball standouts ink letters of intent Alachua girl celebrates end of cancer treatments Alachua Health Department taking appointments for Newberry vaccine clinic Double shooting leaves teen dead in Columbia County Advisories: Controlled fires may affect travel in Alachua, Suwannee counties Lake City to host walk-up vaccine clinic for vets Thursday Sports beat: Bell’s season ends, Gainesville teams win Alachua County to vaccinate 1,000 at stadium event Friday Most area counties plan to use state's pre-registration system Authorities arrest former UF student for aiding ISIS UF Health to launch COVID-19 treatment program in Columbia County Trenton girls basketball to host Class 1A-District 6 tournament Senators join forces to increase coral reef funding Newberry weighing launch of police force Sports beat: Newberry scores big in boys basketball Gilland: A sailor, a guitar, and a local radio appearance Gainesville couple arrested for quarantine violation Fire station construction leads to resident savings High Springs Playhouse president to make directing debut Vanguard rallies past Gainesville Gilland: A God thing or your own thing? Levy County will participate in statewide vaccine registration system Life inside a COVID-19 care unit Eastside edges county rival Hawthorne in boys’ hoops 2021 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire to make virtual debut Saturday Community hangs out with High Springs Police Department Alachua County not opting in to state vaccine registration system Trailblazing jurist Stephan Mickle dies Eastside boys climb to No. 1 in basketball power poll UF names new chair of prestigious neuroscience department Ingram, Whittemore grab Coach of the Year honors Columbia, Suwannee swamp All Area’s big school defensive unit Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally to restart its engines Farm Share holding four food giveaways on Saturday Authorities to hold Friday traffic safety event near UF Sports beat: Columbia wins on the road All Area Football: Buchholz, Suwannee lead big school offense School district changes policy for student athletes recovering from COVID-19 Gainesville welcomes new fire chief Education town hall scheduled for tonight UF Health study: two-drug combo shows dramatic results for COVID-19 patients Hawthorne alum working to start JROTC program Sports beat: Eastside wins on senior night Hawthorne, Union County dominate small school defense County receives $8.1 million grant for rental and utility relief Alachua County ranks third in state for COVID-19 vaccine rate Popular sportscaster joins Mainstreet Daily News Sports beat: Buchholz wins another buzzer beater Hawthorne's Mackey, Lawrence highlight inaugural All Area Football Team BOCC to debate restaurant capacity limits today House of Representatives delivers article of impeachment Got COVID questions? UF Health has answers. Gainesville musician takes micro weddings to the next level J.C. Derrick appointed Mainstreet Daily News publisher Body of missing diver recovered from Ginnie Springs School district establishes COVID-19 response team Gilland: Constant change is here to stay Opinion: You are a COVID-19 long hauler—now what? UF study finds Vitamin D deficiency tied to increased COVID-19 risk Hawthorne girls up to No. 4 in regional all-classification rankings Levy, Gilchrist, Dixie counties poised to offer second vaccine doses Rescue and recovery effort underway for missing diver COVID-19 vaccine town hall scheduled for Monday Four Trenton softball players sign with D-1 schools Local divers capture their own underwater proposal Biden issues COVID-19 executive orders Sports beat: Hawthorne girls win big Levy, Dixie and Gilchrist counties seeing strong vaccine demand Nicole Harris of GHS named area Teacher of the Year City of High Springs to host Saturday food giveaway GPD announces initiative to reduce traffic deaths Trenton’s Guthrie signs to play baseball at Santa Fe College School district to announce Teacher of the Year tonight Sports beat: No. 3 Hawthorne Lady Hornets drop 4A matchup UF study sheds light on household transmission of COVID-19 Joe Biden sworn in as 46th U.S. president Newberry mayor: Coleman off ventilator, recovering Columbia boys’ basketball wins on the road at Buchholz Gainesville motorcyclist dies after collision with SUV State investigators probing commercial building fire in Alachua Levy County brush fire hindering driver visibility Trenton girls host top-ranked Wildwood tonight School board to discuss civic literacy, other issues at meeting tonight City of Alachua annual MLK event features community artists ASO looking for suspect in Monday murder Chiefland hires Adam Gore as new football coach Update: Malcom Randall VAMC extends drive-thru vaccination days Hawthorne hosts second MLK Shoot-Out Fatal car accident at UF sparks calls for change Gilland: What we must learn from 2020 vision Opinion: COVID-19 paid us a visit, and we're not sure when it will leave Ocala Forest hosts third annual MLK Classic No. 2 Eastside tops city rival Gainesville Dave & Buster’s hiring for new Gainesville store ACSO arrests one of its officers Gainesville to host memorial for COVID-19 victims County poet laureate lends his voice to a majestic live oak Professional Bull Riding coming to Ocala Eastside senior named Keeper of the Dream recipient Authorities identify Suwannee County hit-and-run victim DOH: Most COVID-19 cases traced back to retail environment UF Nursing opens leading-edge simulation and learning lab Countryside Christian’s Kelli Cunningham signs with Santa Fe College Cammack backs Trump in historic impeachment vote Alachua County school district unveils new COVID dashboard Gainesville comedian set to join Jason Mewes tour Security forces guard against inauguration threats DOH: Answer our calls if you want vaccine U.S. House moves toward impeaching Trump Virtual Friends of the Library book sale coming Thursday Trenton and Bell teams earn split Authorities arrest man suspected of robbery spree Trump-branded manatee sparks investigation, reward offer DeSantis makes rounds, touts drive-thru and Publix vaccines sites High Springs residents make switch from septic to sewer Gilchrist County basketball showdown coming tonight Firefighters battle blaze at Gainesville pool store U.S. breaks daily COVID-19 deaths record Newberry shooting suspect held on $500,000 bond Girl Scouts get creative during annual cookie campaign Alachua BOCC hybrid evening meeting includes COVID-19 update COVID gives assistant coach an opportunity Two people shot at Newberry park Gilland: Feel like you're in a pit? Nease up, Hawthorne down in new girls basketball power poll Queen of Peace Academy continues to keep COVID-19 at bay Gainesville boys win at Buchholz in OT County adds vaccine data to COVID-19 recovery dashboard UF photojournalism alum Al Diaz featured in career video Trenton hoops teams extend streaks VA expands vaccine-eligible criteria Community asks local experts about COVID-19 vaccine The Prep Zone releases third boys basketball power poll Congress certifies Biden win after Capitol violence Area basketball roundup: Bell girls and boys teams sweep Public has more opportunities to share input on rezoning options UF Health expanding access to COVID-19 vaccinations UPDATE: Democrats win both Georgia Senate runoffs ASO identifies suspect, two victims in Hawthorne shooting GRUCom sends Alachua County $1.6M bill for emergency system use Tax collector's office seeks mural name suggestions Police looking for man suspected of 10 robberies Authorities identify remains found in Gilchrist County Movie screens remain empty in Alachua County Levy County opens vaccine registration Two juveniles dead, adult injured in Hawthorne shooting Eastside goes undefeated at the Florida Get Down Holiday Classic DeSantis: Reduce COVID-19 vaccine allotments for hospitals not getting 'shots in arms' Newberry football alumni continue annual tradition County commission to talk radio system and budget at Tuesday meeting Human remains discovered in Gilchrist County Grim milestone: Florida sets new daily COVID-19 record Gainesville man dies after being struck by truck in Newberry pasture COVID-19 vaccine developers battle disease, public perception Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV in Columbia County St. Francis Catholic hosts Florida Get Down Holiday Basketball Shootout Local hospital asks community to keep the lights on Top 10 high school sports moments of 2020 The stories you cared about most in 2020 County library unveils most checked-out books of 2020 Oklahoma starts fast, rolls past Florida in Cotton Bowl Teaching zoo visitors raise $8K for animal conservation programs FDOH reports record surge in COVID-19 positivity rate Bronson basketball tournament in full swing today U.S. reports first case of COVID variant Sing in the New Year at Depot Park Woman reports robbery, abduction attempt near Diamond Sports Park UF neuroscientists evaluate smell tests as potential tool to identify COVID-19 Basketball tourneys give local teams early challenges North Florida, South Georgia VA hospitals begin COVID-19 vaccination FWC files charges in deadly Boating Under the Influence case Thieves ransack Newberry home while resident is at church Alachua County presents elementary, middle and high school virtual winter concert series Registration for COVID-19 vaccine available for Alachua County residents over 65 Local basketball teams hit the courts this week during winter break Emergency crews extricate trapped victim of single vehicle accident Gilland: A surprising outcome Gators grab nominations for major awards Trinity Christian tops 2020 The Prep Zone Power Poll powered by Anytime Fitness UF Health Shands Hospital ranked best in Florida Local football players, coaches in the running for annual sports awards From our Mainstreet family to yours: Merry Christmas and happy holidays UF star forward Johnson to spend Christmas at home Alachua County adult ICU beds now 90 percent occupied Country Kitchen in Newberry to close Dec. 29 Moderna vaccinations begin for health care employees at UF Health in Gainesville The gift of memories is right at your fingertips Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce holiday schedules Updating Breaking News: Multi-vehicle collision in Alachua County kills Trenton man Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian dies after collision with vehicle in Gainesville AAA warns of aggressive holiday driving and offers advice for dealing with road rage Hawthorne girls remain unbeaten; face Atlantic in the Battle of the Island finals today Marion County Sheriff's Office keeps "Shop with a Cop" alive in 2020 UF Health chief epidemiologist debunks common COVID-19 vaccine myths Hidden Atrocities (Part Five): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida Alachua police keep "Shop with a Cop" alive in 2020 Future looks bright for Hawthorne football in 2021 TOP story of 2020: UF doctor's discovery used on every continent to battle COVID-19 spread Blue Wave wins Lake Area Tournament; COVID-19 mars SAMCO Classic at Trenton NASA shares how to watch Jupiter-Saturn Great Conjunction: Best view since Middle Ages In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, UF Health, and Alachua County For unto us a child is born… Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle collision in Marion County kills Umatilla man Boys Basketball: Columbia, Eastside, Hawthorne, and Santa Fe land in top 20 Gas prices decline two cents in Florida COVID-19 testing: We've come a long way Bill would mandate moment of silence in Florida public schools Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian killed on US-90 in Suwannee County Neighbors pray, Gainesville plastic surgeon offers scar revision for girl attacked by dogs Baker stops Hawthorne 27-14 Hidden Atrocities (Part Four): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida Hawthorne Hornets facing another powerhouse opponent in the undefeated Baker Gators Free meals for children distributed on December 17th throughout Alachua County It's a family atmosphere at Hawthorne Updating Breaking News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire Hidden Atrocities (Part Three): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida UF Health in Gainesville begins vaccinating high-risk health care employees against COVID-19 A brief stroll will lead you to namesake visitors of Manatee Springs State Park Trenton High School hosting Christmas Basketball tournament 4.5 million Floridians will travel for year-end holidays; 28% decline from 2019 Hidden Atrocities (Part Two): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida Landon Weatherford Jayquan Williams Marcus Peterson A'Dontae Balfour Rolaundus Watson Mark Whittemore Andrew Brown Brian Storey Braxton Thompson Erric Smith Dre Lawrence Cortez Slocum Ryan Nolan Issac Williams Tyler Ford Cornelius Ingram Da'Shawn Owens Wesley Jones Bobby Miller Malcolm Odum Manny Covey Creed Whittemore Matt Clayton Trevor Holtzendorf Thurman Mills Jarrett Hughes Quan Lee Alex Dure Hunter Smith Brenden Hall Blaine Howard Levontre Daniels Curran Webb Antonio McKinney Solomon Jones Xavier Guyton Quan Smith Yarnell McCray Caleb Morgan Shyheim Brown Preston Blankenship Leonard Walker A'Deon Farmer Andrew Pickens Javarion Smith Lennie Boykin Austin Smith Jaquez Moore Chaz' Mackey Jailen Ruth Updating Breaking News: Newberry teen arrested by ACSO, suspected of burglary Several high school basketball teams cancel games, suspend activities due to COVID-19-related issues School Board of Alachua County offering interim superintendent $160,000 annual salary Ichetucknee rehab plan will increase tubing on lower river, limit upper river to paddlers Breaking News: Newberry schools on brief lockdown as ACSO responds to burglary alarm Home Grown: Cornelius Ingram one win away from a state title in two sports Newberry mayor invites Archer to consider wastewater facility partnership November’s good news: No drought conditions, aquifer in high ranges Hidden Atrocities (Part One): The untold story of human trafficking in North Central Florida UF Health Gainesville receives 4,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines UF Health Jacksonville first in Florida to administer COVID-19 vaccine 3 finalists named for Alachua County Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year High Springs Downtown Holiday Shop & Art Walk coming this weekend Archer to address livestock, poultry limits in residential areas Eastside Boys bounce back against Vanguard; Trenton Girls blast Orange Park Breaking News Overnight: Three-vehicle collision in Marion County kills Ocala woman Freezers at UF Health Shands ready for doses of COVID-19 vaccines Anticipating Christmas Breaking News: UF basketball star Keyontae Johnson collapses on court, in critical but stable condition Breaking News Overnight: Man dies in fiery single vehicle crash in Marion County Hawthorne ranked #2; Buchholz, Columbia, PK Yonge and Trenton ranked in Top 20 Prep Zone poll SunState Federal Credit Union to become state chartered Radiant Credit Union Third hit-and-run incident in Gainesville in three days leaves jogger critically injured Boys Basketball: Santa Fe edges Eastside in OT; Gainesville rallies past Williston Singer Daryl Mosley to appear at Oak Dale Baptist Church in Newberry on Sunday Gas prices rise on vaccine and stimulus optimism Hawthorne defense playing at championship levels Former Gainesville Fire Chief honored for leadership with 2020 National Public Safety award Hawthorne girls thrash Columbia; Eastside boys meet Santa Fe in a battle of undefeateds Mayor Marlowe announces first annual Newberry Christmas Lights Contest Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run incident in Gainesville kills UF student Trinity Catholic trio sign major college scholarships Alachua County Health: Don't let your COVID-19 guard down Lake City Wetlands transforms from a spray field to a birding hotspot Columbia County Sheriff honors two deputies and promotes two law enforcement officers Library District launches Winter Reading Challenge to compete with libraries nationwide Santa Fe Teaching Zoo asks visitors to 'Protect Our Flock' Chiefland football coach resigns; Trenton girls basketball team dominant again Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Alachua County kills Gainesville man 12 regional artists selected, begin work on Gainesville social justice mural project Free COVID-19 testing and flu shots available this Saturday in Gainesville Newberry High's Grace Oelrich signs scholarship with Rollins College UF Law Conservation Clinic hosts water resources act and public interest discussion Charles “Chuck” Yeager dies Buchholz reschedules tonight's game with Eastside; Trenton girls start 4-0 Developer of RV resort gets green light in Newberry Florida lawmakers to again ponder pulling the plug on red light cameras New Gainesville CRA Business Improvement Grant Program accepting applications Inside the action: Spot one on pit row at the 2020 Snowball Derby That infamous day Hawthorne advances to the state championship! Columbia falls short in regional final COVID-19 update, High Springs redevelopment plan on County Commission agenda Florida businesses to see 2021 unemployment tax increase, workers' compensation rate cut In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, High Springs, Kirby Farms A life lesson from a garden radish Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest double homicide suspect Alachua County Housing Program awarded over $500,000 in COVID-19 relief funds Updating Breaking News: GFR responds to residential house fire in Gainesville Hawthorne Hornets stun Madison County 18-14; advance to state finals! The streak ends: Columbia falls to St. Augustine 35-24 in regional final Existing antihistamine drugs show effectiveness against COVID-19 virus in cell testing Hawthorne Hornets and Columbia Tigers face tough opponents in tonight's playoff matchups Alleged drug kingpin arrested in Marion County after more than 35 years as a fugitive Gainesville Cold Night Shelter Program anticipated December 5th-10th Rubio calls for more small business loan money in compromise COVID-19 relief bill What's Good? Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau wins the "Henry Award" Retail pharmacies to distribute COVID-19 vaccines in Florida nursing homes High Springs, Lake City ranked as top 10 healthy housing markets in Florida Updating Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to house fire in Gainesville Boys: Santa Fe Raiders edge Buchholz in overtime Girls: Trenton Tigers dismantle Union County UF muscle cell experiment to study age-related muscle loss aboard International Space Station Registration is open for virtual Alachua County Driver License Clinic Starbucks offers free coffee to front-line responders throughout December Alachua County CARES Act distributions reach $21 million for individuals Boys Basketball: Columbia, Eastside, and Hawthorne land in top 10 of preseason poll Lowest Thanksgiving gas prices in state since 2008 UF vets use novel treatment to save Louie, the trailblazing seahorse Two fallen FHP Troopers receiving Roadway Designation tribute in Alachua and Dixie Counties All Aboard: Kirby Farm Christmas Train ride brings on the joy when we need it most Buchholz loses epic battle; Columbia, Hawthorne advance while Union County's upset bid falls short New Health Officer selected for Dixie, Levy, and Gilchrist Counties Archeologists: Retail store in Micanopy will not adversely impact cultural resources UF given 27,000 acres of land for conservation, outdoor classroom and laboratory Gainesville police investigating weekend shooting COVID -19 Quarantine postpones Chief Theatre opening of Robin Hood and His Merry Men Breaking News Overnight: Dunnellon man killed in one vehicle crash in Marion County Florida nears one-million COVID-19 cases Cold front rolls in, residents say tornado touched down in Springtree neighborhood Walt Disney World to lay off 4,000 more employees than it initially reported Breaking News Overnight: Gainesville woman killed in one vehicle crash in Alachua County In case you missed it: Hawthorne Hornets, Annexed Land, Tiny Homes Preparing our minds for a brighter Christmas Despite confusion, thousands of former Florida felons voted successfully Updating Breaking News: Steinhatchee man killed in one vehicle crash in Dixie County The Chief Theatre presents Robin Hood and His Merry Men Living Shorelines: A natural defense to storms Columbia nips Mainland; advances to regional finals Hawthorne shuts down Wildwood; advances to state semifinals Buchholz loses overtime thriller to Niceville 38-35 Madison County rallies past Union County 18-7 Court backlog trims Florida's prison population by 7,000 inmates in 5 months High Springs joins Newberry, Alachua, Archer in opposing annexed land use restriction County Commission holding Special Meeting on Dec. 1 to discuss the Cares Act Economists project mid-2021 turnaround for Florida’s $90 billion tourism industry City of Newberry recognizes Dudley Farm as it nears landmark status Meteorologist Jeff Huffman to make cameo appearance in local play Despite the challenges of an industry hit hard by COVID-19, Fluid Lounge continues to be
thankful Immersed in thankfulness What was on the first Thanksgiving dinner menu? Updating Breaking News: Ocala police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne and Union County resume their playoff campaigns Friday night Florida gas prices rise 4 cents ahead of Thanksgiving Touchless temperature devices greet Alachua County library visitors Coronavirus vaccines: Health experts identify ways to build public trust Missing Canadian ‘snowbirds’ could have impact on Florida's winter tourism industry How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new country City of Gainesville awarded national grants to improve immigrant relations Alachua County could receive COVID-19 vaccine in a matter of weeks High School Basketball: Hawthorne girls rolling again; Buchholz boys lose opener Tiny homes neighborhood coming to Newberry? This Thanksgiving opt-out(doors) ‘Teach-back’ communication may lower patients’ risk for diabetes complications,
hospitalizations Buchholz, Columbia, Hawthorne, and Union County still alive in state playoffs Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Thanksgiving service schedules Newberry City Commission discusses USDA committee, Dudley Farm, tiny homes tonight How to host a safe holiday meal during coronavirus – an epidemiologist explains her personal plans Florida among six states competing to host new U.S. Space Command headquarters The story of Sweet P: 8-month-old Alachua girl fighting cancer with a smile on her face Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Suwannee County kills pedestrian In case you missed it: Alachua Commissioners, Fire Rescue, Willie Powers Thanksgiving long before the pilgrims Consumer Alert: State Attorney General warns of COVID-19 scam Despite pandemic-tempered forecasts, Florida projected to grow by more than 303K people a year County's purchase of Budget Inn a step toward ending homelessness Pine Forest edges Suwannee 21-20 Buchholz pounds Navarre 35-21; advances to regional semifinals Wildwood pounds Newberry 49-16 South Sumter edges Bradford 9-6 Streaking Columbia tames Seabreeze; moves on to regional semifinals Hawthorne Hornets stifle Fort Meade; advance to regional finals Union County blanks Fort White to advance to region finals Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper Disney World brings back park hopping Jan. 1st Sen. Rick Scott urges people to 'wear a mask' after testing positive for COVID-19 Florida Health Department offers tips for a safe and healthy holiday season Hundreds of thousands of holiday lights illuminate throughout Gainesville Updating Breaking News: Gunman fires shots at FHP trooper in Ocala Massage therapists, other healthcare professionals must take human trafficking course by end of
2020 Girl's Basketball: Hawthorne Hornets ranked #3 in pre-season top 20 power poll UF medical students learn high-stakes trauma care in a low-risk environment 500! PK Yonge coach Willie Powers hits a milestone Golden Grants: North Florida McDonald's Operators awarding $15,000 to benefit teachers and
students Board gets down to business naming Cornell as Chair, Wheeler as Vice Chair Florida's average gas price slips below $2 per gallon Oak Hall Girls win state cross country championship Hutchinson and Byerly say their farewells to Alachua County University of Florida Health ranked on two Forbes Magazine lists of best workplaces Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight Disc golf course leaving the lights on for its players Thanksgiving Turkey Disaster? One supermarket offers insurance for the scorched bird Updating Overnight News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to fully involved house fire Win and Advance: Buchholz, Hawthorne, and Suwannee storm into second round of postseason Dashboards reveal COVID-19 cases rising faster at local and state levels Alachua County Budget Department wins award Call to Artists: Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center wants an outdoor sculpture In case you missed it: Cedar Key, Alachua County, High Springs City Manager AAA forecast: 50 Million Americans will travel during Thanksgiving weekend Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills one, injures two He is here... with comfort Hilliard edges Lafayette in overtime Gadsden County blanks Santa Fe The most magical time of year begins this month at Disney with new entertainment experiences,
special dining options and more Bradford's second half surge dooms Keystone Heights 40-14 in first round of playoffs Suwannee rallies past Parker to advance; Branford shocked by Fort White Columbia shuts out Ponte Vedra Buchholz Bobcats advance, Hurricane season ends Union County blasts blasts Bell Bronson, Chiefland eliminated from playoffs Hawthorne blanks Chiefland 40-0 Postseason Preview: Buchholz begins its quest for a state title; St. Francis forfeits its
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game County Commission to consider $46 million sports complex plan at Celebration Pointe Gainesville man wins Audubon's Everglades Champion Award Rainy October in coastal areas while inland counties were dry All-Country All-Christmas: 106.9 Helps Listeners Get in the Holiday Spirit UF veterinary pathologist seeks justice for animal abuse cases ending in death Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Alachua County Eta makes landfall at Cedar Key; moving northeast Manual recount of Growth Management Area Charter Amendment rescheduled for Friday Eta moving faster; landfall expected at 2 AM Breaking News: Trenton forfeits its playoff game against Newberry due to COVID-19 protocols Severe Weather Shelter Program in effect in Gainesville tonight UF biological station in Cedar Key battens down the hatches for incoming storm Newberry Panthers are the featured guests on The Prep Zone Radio Show tonight on I am Country
106.9 Eta warnings remain for coastal areas; Alachua County adds storm to State of Emergency Florida gas prices are lowest in five months; state average could drop below $2 Local football schedules changing due to Eta Gainesville prepares for Hurricane Eta Breaking News: Schools closed Thursday in Alachua County due to Eta's projected path Levy County prepares for storm surge as Hurricane Eta turns toward landfall A soldier's inspiring tale of grace under fire is a lesson for today's political unrest PK Yonge cancels Friday's playoff game due to COVID-19 concerns; Chiefland-Hawthorne game moved
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Wednesday night Breaking News: Alachua County School Superintendent stepping down next summer 'A Cedar Key Christmas' and 'A Tuna Christmas' take to the stage in December Oak Hall advances to state championship; Buchholz, Hawthorne, Suwannee win regular season finales Delinquent electric bills from the pandemic are coming due – who will pay them? Evergreen Cemetery honors veterans in lieu of onsite ceremony with commemorative video High Springs hires new City Manager Patrol car stolen from Gainesville Regional Airport had gun and semi-automatic rifle onboard Gilchrist County voters say yes to Sunday alcohol sales referendum County Commission discussing hotel purchase, COVID-19 update, and indoor sports facility Meteorologists: Eta's path remains uncertain Fortune Favors the Brave: Gainesville resident serving aboard iconic Navy vessel A pause to say thank you to Veterans Florida invests in short term workforce programs In case you missed it: Kat Cammack, Farmer's Auction, FEMA awards Updating Breaking News: Motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV in Marion County Gainesville Football: Buchholz, Hurricanes win big; Oak Hall heading to state final Williston blasts Chiefland 35-6 Furious rally propels Suwannee Bulldogs past Baker County Wildcats 35-32 Gainesville Hurricanes shutdown Eastside Bronson stymies Crescent City; advances in playoffs Trenton overwhelms Lafayette 35-21 Columbia bombs Englewood 41-7 Union County blasts Keystone Heights 42-20 Unbeaten Oak Hall storms into state championship Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills one, injures three Spectators welcome this weekend at Gator Cup archery tournament Veteran's Day celebration goes virtual in Alachua County Buchholz, Suwannee remain in top 20 poll; Hawthorne, Keystone Heights and Newberry receive
votes Buchholz routs Santa Fe to storm into postseason Hawthorne wins big in season finale Updating Breaking News: Two-car collision in Levy County leaves both drivers injured Florida gas prices plunge to 4-month lows; more discounts expected Week 10 Preview: Playoffs begin for some; regular season finales for others Tim Tebow and Luke Bryan exchange trophies before Florida/Georgia game Florida's $15 minimum wage measure poised to pass County Building Department migrating to Citizenserve permitting software Eastside Rams are the featured guests on The Prep Zone radio show tonight on I am Country 106.9 Breaking News: Cammack heading to Congress; Clemons returning to Legislature Updating Breaking News: Highway Patrol responds to fatal crash in Suwannee County Election night has been a big media event since electric lights first announced the winner in
1892 Precincts Update: Election Day voting crosses 20,000 in Alachua County; turnout exceeds 70% Bell and Newberry advance to final four; Santa Fe falls in regional finals Week Nine Roundup: Buchholz, Keystone Heights and Newberry keep streaking Precincts Update: Over 11,000 votes cast today in Alachua County City offers free bus rides to the polls on Election Day With 9 million votes cast, Florida nears 2016 turnout total before polls open Tuesday Memories from an early voting day in Gainesville Farmers unite for annual Fall equipment auction in High Springs 20 nonprofits qualify for CARES Act funding Updating Breaking News: Child dies in two-vehicle accident in Suwannee County FEMA awards City of Ocala $1.45 million grant to protect water systems from storms Why sleep experts say it's time to ditch daylight saving time When life seems unfair... pray Breaking News Overnight: Multiple agencies respond to crash on Williston Road South Sumter sails past Bradford Six straight: Keystone Heights stops Interlachen Bishop Snyder rallies past Bronson Zephyrhills blanks Hawthorne County Commission announces special meeting on CARES Act Plan Alachua schools adapting to hiring in pandemic Breaking News Overnight: Ocala woman and young child die in Marion County crash Winless no more! Columbia edges Chargers 35-34 Newberry topples Fort White 39-19 Lafayette routs Bell 41-6 Dixie County rides the Blue Wave 42-13 Branford rallies past Trenton Late TD's propel Eastside over Santa Fe; Ram's first win of the season Buchholz wins fifth straight; beats Creekside 49-27 Generals stifle Gainesville 29-3 Union County blasts Chiefland Gainesville officials warn residents to stay away from sinkhole Supervisor of Elections announce polling place changes for the 2020 General Election Buchholz, Suwannee land in top 20 poll; Newberry, Hawthorne, Keystone Heights receive votes Trick or Treat: A Halloween on the Green UF Health enrolls first patient in clinical trial aimed at creating new treatment for COVID-19 Wawa opens new Gainesville store Trick or Treat: Halloween event Friday in Downtown High Springs Holiday travel: Pandemic remains a concern, yet confidence is growing Do your part to save water: Reset your sprinkler system to fall back to once-a-week Newberry and Santa Fe roll; Bell, Union County and Trenton also advance to region finals Updating Breaking News: GFR setting up rescue strategy in case someone falls into sinkhole County receives $729,639 mental health/jail diversion grant from Department of Justice Home Sweet Home: High Springs Farmers Market finally has a permanent address Santa Fe, Newberry and Bell all ranked in top 10 of Volleyball Power Poll Keep Alachua County Beautiful receives $5,000 grant from UPS New county codes department coming together City reopens Northside Park Florida gas prices sink to lowest in nearly a month Archer annexation, COVID-19 update, bargaining agreement on BOCC agenda today County approves permit for cell tower between Newberry and High Springs Week Eight Roundup: Buchholz, Hawthorne post big wins; Suwannee notches third straight shutout High speed chase through Newberry leads to arrest Election 2020: It's now or never Updating Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to sinkhole in Gainesville Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Marion County kills Ocala man, injures two others In case you missed it: Alachua County Voters, Newberry Corn Maze, West End Rezoning COVID-19 cases begin to increase in Florida Finding strength and hope in an unexpected place Updating Breaking News: Old Town woman in critical condition after crash in Dixie County Gainesville police arrest suspect on child pornography possession Big wins for Buchholz, Oak Hall and PK Yonge; Eastside, St. Francis remain winless Keystone Heights tames Wildcats Suwannee shuts out #14 Ponte Vedra 14-0 Lafayette bounces back; blasts Seven Rivers Wakulla edges Columbia 30-29 Bradford sails past Palatka Trenton edges Williston in a shootout Hawthorne holds off Union County 30-20 The defense rests: Branford stymies Interlachen Fourth quarter field goal propels Buchholz past Fleming Island 24-21 Undefeated Munroe Day routs Bronson Aucilla Christian holds off Bell Wildwood rallies past Chiefland Swamp Head Brewery offers annual candy inspired beers on Oct. 24th drive thru style School Board wants your input on elementary school rezoning plans Newberry Panthers land in Top 20 Poll; Buchholz, Keystone Heights receive votes Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for 2020 General Election is Saturday at 5 p.m. With Newberry-Santa Fe canceled, new 'I am Country' Game of the Week announced Gainesville advances with win over New Smyrna; Santa Fe opens playoff campaign tonight Sister Hazel bringing a big tailgate party to The Post Farm in Newberry this Friday Updating Breaking News: Motorcyclist dies in three-vehicle collision in Levy County Breaking News: Newberry-Santa Fe game cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak Sheriff's Office and Election Supervisor on alert after voter intimidation emails surface Happy Birthday Tom Petty! Developing Story: No arson charges in Newberry corn maze building fire UF Health professor part of prestigious national committee advising on COVID-19 vaccine allocation Updating Breaking News: Branford woman hit and killed by vehicle in Suwannee County Breaking News: 25 more UF football players test positive for COVID-19 this week Alachua County School Board to address CARES Act funds, preschool program today Florida gas prices drop for 15 straight days Officials predict 10 million Floridians will cast ballots before Election Day County Commission chooses winning concept for West Lawn Art Applicant for West End Golf rezoning asks for 60-day deferral Week Seven Roundup: Newberry extends streak; Hawthorne bounces back Alachua County residents coming out in force and in style to vote early Free bus rides to the polls on Election Day Early voting begins today In case you missed it: Florida-LSU Game, Power Outage, Cornfield Maze 2020 Giving: 5 smart ways you can donate without depleting your cash on hand Timed-released vitamins and daily devotions Breaking News Overnight: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Marion County kills Mt. Dora man Sister Hazel coming to Newberry this week; adds additional tour dates Updating Breaking News: Former corn maze security guard arrested on battery, suspect of arson Early voting starts Monday Breaking News: Multiple agencies respond to fire at Newberry Cornfield Maze Newberry edges Dixie County 21-14 Ridgeview routs Eastside Bronson stymies Seahawks Generals hold on to defeat Columbia Maclay beats Lafayette Trenton stymies Bell Game of the Week: Bradford Tornadoes blow past PK Yonge Blue Wave 28-6 Suwannee Bulldogs shock unbeaten Wakulla Hamilton County holds on to beat Chiefland Hawthorne bounces back; blanks Palatka 32-0 Branford Buccaneers rout Joshua Christian Union County stifles Williston Newberry, Santa Fe, Bell win district finals; Trenton qualifies for playoffs Shed companies may need regulation, Newberry planning department says Alachua County temporarily closes Levy Loop Trail for maintenance Breaking News Overnight: Ocala man dies in Marion County crash Alachua County Public Schools donating buses to local churches, non-profits Fourth quarter surge propels Halifax Academy over St. Francis Catholic 58-48 Gainesville Fire Rescue offering free flu vaccinations Innovative coronavirus research underway at UF Health in Jacksonville COVID-19 hits high school football schedule hard GFR firefighters are "in the pink" this October County Commission raises salaries for county manager and attorney to lessen disparity The PK Yonge Blue Wave swim teams featured on The Prep Zone radio show tonight Breaking News: UF cancels Saturday's game with LSU due to COVID-19 outbreak in its program Newberry, Santa Fe, Bell advance to district finals; Buchholz eliminated Rise in student COVID-19 cases will translate to more cases in older population Florida gas prices down 3 cents September’s above-average rainfall improves Floridan aquifer conditions Elections Supervisor announces vote-by-mail ballot drop box locations in Alachua County County closing CARES act applications next month Santa Fe, Newberry move up in Volleyball Power Poll, Bell falls to 12th Two weekend arrests in Gainesville connected to gun incidents Development Review Committee reviewing boat docks and boathouses on Thursday Junior golfers join other protesters at West End Golf Course property on Saturday BOCC to address planning commission appointments, and COVID-19 update Week Six Roundup: Newberry, Dixie County extend streaks; Bell wins shootout with St. Francis UF President pushes back on packing "The Swamp" for Saturday's game against LSU 50 years of profits prove the West End Golf Course is not a bad investment Free COVID-19 testing coming to Bronson Breaking News: Power outage in Newberry and parts of Trenton expected to last until 9:30 pm In case you missed it: Eastside High School, West End Golf Course, Solar Farm Waking up to the brevity of our lives Second half surge lifts Bronson over Tenorac County codes can't address neglected West End BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county's Emergency Order Updating Breaking News : SUV crash in Columbia County kills White Springs man Taylor County edges PK Yonge 16-14 Oak Hall remains unbeaten Santa Fe Raiders rally past Union County Buchholz third quarter explosion stops Steinbrenner 48-28 Madison County blanks Columbia Trenton defeats Chiefland in 'The Border War' Newberry's offensive outburst overwhelms Hamilton County Dixie County trounces Lafayette Wildwood offense too much for Williston Suwannee Bulldogs rip Palatka Traffic Alert: Overturned vehicle with fatality on Interstate 75 in Marion County causing
delays Week Six preview: Gainesville-Buchholz postponed due to COVID-19 positive test; Chiefland plays
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'Border War' against Trenton Buchholz beats Hurricanes; Bell, Williston fall County Commission makes adjustments to keep CARES Act funnel wide open Bradford Tornadoes rally past Hawthorne Survey: Americans paying off debt during pandemic Eastside High School senior wins national recognition for student-athlete essay Alachua County UF/IFAS Extension Headquarters breaking ground this month Santa Fe, Newberry and Bell all land in top 10 of Volleyball Power Poll Florida voter registration website crash caused by ‘misconfigured servers’ Vietnam Vet brings living military museum to Newberry this weekend Newberry Panthers rally to beat Bartram Trail; Bell Bulldogs sweep St. John's Lutheran October opens with a 10 cent jump at the pump The Prep Zone and I am Country extend partnership to include basketball and post season football Breaking News: County Commission pulls the plug on Archer solar project County wants businesses to enforce rules or be cited Trump signs vandalized in Newberry, missing in Archer Just like Dracula, theater never dies in High Springs Poll: Florida minimum wage constitutional amendment poised to pass Gainesville police arrest convicted felon with firearm All three Newberry schools have active COVID-19 cases Week Five Roundup: Newberry, Dixie County extend streaks; Hawthorne remains unbeaten City of Gainesville closes Lit at Midtown for occupancy violations; warns other businesses Disney crowds picking up, Universal... not so much Regal Cinemas may close its doors again Breaking News: Two-car crash in Dixie County kills both drivers Fitz Koehler celebrates a noisy cancer comeback The Psalmist's battle with depression Alachua County Fire Rescue serves up Fire Safety in the Kitchen for Fire Prevention Week More COVID-19 cases added to Newberry High's total Seminoles outlast Columbia Hawthorne beats PK Yonge Game of the Week: Dixie County dismantles Trenton Interlachen defeats Bell Chiefland douses Flames 61-26 Hornets sting Branford Buchholz edges Suwannee Madison County blanks Tornadoes Bronson stymies Cornerstone Friends of Library book sale online this year Newberry rallies past Williston 26-24; increases winning streak to 4 Gainesville police arrest attempted murder suspect Gainesville firm wins NASA contract Newberry edges Williston Clay routs Eastside Legacy Charter thrashes St. Francis Eastside searching for first win; Newberry looking for three straight, faces Williston Seabrooks is an anchor for the Blue Wave line on offense and defense Santa Fe, Newberry and Bell all land in top 10 of Volleyball Power Poll UF Health, PulsePoint provide East Gainesville organizations with lifesaving devices UF athletic director describes what fans can expect at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday Don't Drive "Intexticated": October is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Newberry High tops charts with 16 COVID-19 cases, 140 quarantined; no shutdown recommended UF nursing researcher receives $2.6 million grant to improve pain associated with sickle cell disease High School Football: Bronson Eagles featured on Prep Zone tonight Gainesville sweeps Bradford Alachua County: Masking is essential One week away: Voter registration deadline for 2020 General Election County and City of Gainesville Commissions meeting jointly to discuss ballot items and COVID-19 Updating Breaking News: Fatal two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills man Browsing hours return to five Alachua County library locations Parents worry that face mask rules are being ignored at Newberry schools Florida gas prices drop for third consecutive week Governor says Florida to receive 6.4 million rapid COVID-19 tests 14 students and two staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Newberry High School Taming of the 'stangs Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Alachua County Trenton hosting open house to discuss the Suncoast Connector tomorrow Updating Weekend News: Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to blaze at laundromat Newberry upsets Sneads; takes Silver Championship at River City Classic County Commission Virtual Special Meeting to discuss Archer solar facility zoning Poe and Hutchinson call on DeSantis to adjust executive order Lake City man killed in Columbia County crash Week Four Roundup: Buchholz Bobcats and Bell Bulldogs claim first wins of the season In case you missed it: Amazon, Columbia County, RV Park Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Columbia County Hoops, prayers, dreams... and fatherhood UF/IFAS offering Agriculture and Natural Resources program in October High Springs Farmers Market reopening at new location in October Over 60,000 ballots mailed to Alachua County voters Union County Tigers rout Interlachen St. Stephens offense too much for Bronson Wildwood blanks Trenton Williston rallies in overtime against Hamilton Game of the Week: Buchholz stymies Eastside Trinity Christian rallies past Columbia PK Yonge survives Santa Fe Suwannee outlasts Bradford Newberry streaks past Taylor 37-14 Bell Bulldogs blast First Academy Lafayette stops West Oaks Branford routs Bishop Snyder Breaking News: Florida to enter Phase 3 of reopening from COVID-19 restrictions Empire Strikes Back makes a 40th anniversary comeback at local Regal Cinemas Alachua County teachers recognized for efforts teaching African American history UF/IFAS offering horticulture program in October Amazon’s new delivery station in Gainesville is officially open for business. Dixie County wins the battle of the Suwannee over Chiefland; Ocala Trinity routs Gainesville County Commission lowers millage rates Gainesville Fire Chief retiring State Coastal Resilience Grants deadline fast approaching Supervisor of Elections awarded $700,000 grant funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg Election 2020: It's time to make decisions about your voting plan The Battle of the Suwannee highlights week four of high school football action tonight County health department reports downward trend in COVID-19 cases after early September spike County health department: No secondary COVID-19 transmissions reported in K-12 Opinion: One Mill ballot measure will save jobs for Alachua County Public Schools Gainesville Police Department responds to three gun-related incidents in last two days Hurricanes defeat Bradford; Bell sweeps Dixie County and Newberry thrashes Bronson Delivery of County ordered rapid COVID-19 testing machines delayed Levy County Sheriff's Office searching for suspect who stole a patrol vehicle and collided with
deputy Two key matchups on Thursday night starts week four action in high school football Florida gas prices continue to tick down County code enforcement officers involved in dispute over face mask use at Jonesville Publix Updating Weekend News: Gainesville police arrest five suspects in armed robbery UF Health Screen, Test & Protect unveils new saliva test to replace uncomfortable nasal swabs $2.3 million in state funds coming to Columbia County to protect springs Gilchrist BOCC tables vote on RV Park Newberry edges PK Yonge; Bell sweeps Fort White Postponed Gatornationals get the greenlight this weekend September 25-27th Vote for Bread of the Mighty Food Bank and help them get a $25,000 grant Updating Breaking News: Fatal hit-and-run in Marion County kills Belleview woman BOCC meets for Capital improvements, COVID-19, and equestrian center renovations Keep Alachua County Beautiful receives $11K grant from Clay Electric Scott is optimistic about the economy in 2020 but critical of Congress and the federal debt Gap exists in post-game direction for athletes to limit spread of COVID-19 Makai Johnson accounts for three touchdowns as Newberry holds on to beat Union County 28-21 Gilchrist County BOCC to decide RV park fate today Traffic Alert: FDOT closing two exits on I-75 In case you missed it: Fire Rescue, RV Park Thank God I got her 2020 Downtown Festival & Art Show and 2021 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire going virtual Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 General Election in Alachua County Taylor shuts down Bell 30-12 Keep Alachua County Beautiful helps restore community action Breaking News Overnight: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills Lake City man Newberry outlasts Union County 28-21 Sanford Seminole blanks Gainesville 28-0 Fast start by Dixie County jolts Williston University Christian overcomes Bradford Taylor County edges Chiefland 21-14 Cambridge Christian downs Trenton Santa Fe topples Fort White 26-14 Bishop McLauughlin snaps Bronson's winning streak Tallahassee Florida High's defense breaks Gainesville P. K. Yonge 57-0 Quincy Munroe Day blanks St. Francis 35-0 County offers emergency text alerts for residents Florida foreclosure filings trend up as some fear a fall wave awaits Florida Department of Health encourages residents to get flu shot now Love local history? The Alachua County Historical Commission has vacancies St. Augustine Menendez batters Eastside Player of the Week: Gainesville High's Brent King was big-play royalty in 14-0 win against
State Fe Smartphone saliva test for COVID-19 earns UF professor honors in national contest Gainesville sweeps Oak Hall; Bell improves to 8-1 Florida gas prices slip despite Hurricane Sally Updating Breaking News: Gainesville Fire Rescue crews respond to multi-vehicle crash Archer weighs options for future of fire rescue Gilchrist residents unite against planned RV park A goal to rebuild the economy with clean energy Report: UF among top 50 universities in U.S. Coastal Flood Advisory issued for Levy County Alachua County athletic director issues warning for crowd size and lack of face masks at
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games Archer accepts County's CARES Act reimbursement, plans to ask for more GFR crews respond to second fire on UF campus Puppet shows helping families and students with stress of COVID-19 and more Couple rescued from sinkhole in High Springs UF Health, OneFlorida consortium to evaluate blood thinners as COVID-19 treatment Gilchrist County to vote on Sunday alcohol sales Alachua County Chairman Robert Hutchinson responds to State order to reopen bars In case you missed it: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Alachua County Buses, Scholarships The places God goes... Welcome to the Tattoo Parlor Church Real hope from an unexpected encounter Fire at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium puts Gainesville Fire Rescue crews into full response Levy County detectives arrest serial car thief Breaking News: Pedestrian killed on US-90 in Suwannee County State opens bars on September 14th and County steps up enforcement City and local restaurants, breweries team together to create StreateryGNV Newberry escapes close call with Trenton 20-17 Williston runs away from North Florida Educational 22-6 Aucilla Christian maulsSt. Francis 43-6 Bradford blanks Keystone Heights 26-0 Bronson Eagles continue their winning blueprint over Halifax Academy 36-26 Gainesville stonewalls Santa Fe 14-0 Oakleaf rolls over Buchholz 35-14 Union County rallies past Dixie County 18-14 PK Yonge breaks past Eastside 44-21 Oak Hall engulfs Master's Academy 46-12 Branford shuts down Bell 28-6 Hawthorne routs Zarepath 54-0 Wildfires continue spreading across the West Alachua County cold case detective recounts interview with serial killer featured on 60 Minutes Alachua County rolls out new fleet of school buses Friday Night Game of the Week: Gainesville-Santa Fe showdown highlights week two They ran INTO the fire: A community remembers the sacrifices made by first responders on 9/11 Senior Spotlight: Hunter Cornwall of Hope Christian wants to lead the Lions past Riverside Friday night Classrooms reopen around the world Local wildlife artist creates gator face masks 29 Alachua County high school students named National Merit semifinalists Florida's Minority Trailblazers: A conversation with Dr. Susan MacManus tonight Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery of a residence Senior Spotlight: Taylor Kendrick's speed and strength leads the Blue Wave into 2020 Parents upset that marching bands are limited to 50, won't perform on fields Giant power transformer makes safe trip from Newberry to Fort White solar farm Florida gas prices hit 6-month highs; but lowest Labor Day in 16 years August rainfall was plentiful across central and north Florida Gainesville Police Department investigating armed robbery at Domino's Pizza Trio of medications showing early promise against coronavirus, UF Health researchers find Gainesville City Commissioner Adrian Hayes Santos hosting telephone town hall California heat wave triggers weekend fires Alachua County Sheriff's Office asking for help in solving possible homicide case from 2019 On the Agenda: Pine Ridge RV Park proposal sparks concern from neighbors Bell sweeps Union County in season opener Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals for children through December Player of the Week: Mackey overcomes heavy heart to rally Hornets past Newberry 20-14 Labor Day celebrates earning a living, but remember what work really means City of Gainesville eases parking restrictions Updating Breaking News: Bicyclist dies in collision with pickup truck in Levy County In case you missed it: Farmer's Market, Football Season, Kidnapping Brews, Yoga, Gaming... and God Grill Whisperer: A Labor Day grilling feast The ebb and flow of a busy life Paddle Florida announces 2020-21 trip schedule County Commission discussing COVID-19, proposed millage rates and tentative budget on Tuesday Breaking News Overnight: Six shot at early morning Williston block party Grill Whisperer: “A Great Cookout begins at a great supermarket” Hawthorne rallies past Newberry 20-14 Baker County rolls past Bradford 33-6 Oak Hall wins tense battle with Clearwater Lakeside Christian 30-24 Bronson blasts Ocala Christian 40-26 Callahan West Nassau buries Palatka 43-6 Suwannee routs Santa Fe 41-10 Branford holds off Williston 26-24 Jacksonville Trinity Christian blunts Buchholz 14-0 Tonight's High School Football Scores DeSantis wants local governments to report all COVID-19 measures implemented Ahh... that movie theater popcorn is back Union Market growing roots at Celebration Pointe High School Football 2020: Newberry at Hawthorne highlights an opening week of local games The Grill Whisperer returns to town for the Labor Day weekend...maybe In this, the most unusual of seasons, high school football returns tonight! Updating Breaking News: Gas leak shuts down businesses in Butler Plaza County Commission changes CARES Act process to funnel more money to individuals and businesses The CDC halts some evictions Alachua County and Gainesville governments announce Labor Day service schedules Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm at a residence Florida gas prices hold steady after Hurricane Laura COVID-19 not likely to trigger Type 1 diabetes, UF Health researchers find in joint study Newberry High football coach 'blessed' to be back COVID-19 Dashboards: Alachua County schools, UF launch case reporting sites Rising Senior Spotlight: Pickens wants to keep the Oak Hall Eagles flying high in 2020 Governor lifts restrictions on nursing home visits Bizarre 911 call leads Levy County detectives to kidnap victim 169 law enforcement officers in the US have died in the line of duty in 2020; 91 from COVID-19 Oregon governor sends backup to Portland Trash talking brothers launch Youtube channel Gainesville police respond to shots fired; warn of alarming trend West End golfers and residents protest rezoning application from developer Alachua County Commission conducting Special Meeting on CARES Act Protest marks the anniversary of the March on Washington Newly hatched Florida sea turtles are consuming dangerous quantities of floating plastic Free meal program for Digital Academy starts tomorrow Gainesville's Repurpose Project wins state honors at Keep Florida Beautiful virtual ceremony West End golfers, homeowners, fans of green space set to picket against rezoning The GOOD news this week... 08-30-2020 In case you missed it: Schools, CARES Act Funds, Ginnie Springs Planting a church that will plant churches Fresh hope in a dry season Updating Breaking News: Fatal crash on Hawthorne Road in Alachua County kills one, injures two UF Health accepts major donation of personal protective equipment from Cox Business Roundtree will hold the line for the Wolves on offense and defense Back to School 2020: Do you know the laws concerning a stopped school bus? Day trip: Universal's response to the pandemic different from Disney's UF telehealth pilot program aimed at reducing absenteeism, increasing graduation rates Bronson High's Xavier Guyton wants to be the exclamation point for the Eagles in 2020 Experts outline path to development of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines on a global scale Advocate says Citizens for Holding Ginnie Springs Accountable group is making progress Hurricanes and wildfires are colliding with the COVID-19 pandemic – and compounding the risks Penguin math Community Foundation extends grant to provide $2.5 million for children's mental health
services Breaking News: Florida judge lifts stay; gives local control to districts in reopening schools Gainesville traffic impacts: Part of NW First Avenue closing for 2 years Gainesville Assistant City Manager Dan Hoffman named next city manager of Winchester, VA Teams boycott games over police shootings UF chemists target toxic algae blooms in Florida’s lakes and rivers Updated District educational pages gives you an online adventure into the world of water County Commission to reduce number of gatherers indoors and out as college students return to
class Florida Department of Corrections creates pathway to success for inmates prior to release Hurricane Laura intensifies, prompts evacuations along Gulf Coast Former Union County football great takes on new coaching role at Clemson Alachua County Health Department says its rapid response team is ready for school start Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Columbia County injures three; one critical Do-it-all athlete Jairus Brantley will rarely be off the field for Gainesville Christian Florida Veterans receive assistance through virtual outreach UF Health enrolls first patients in national COVID-19 study on convalescent blood plasma High volume of Alachua County CARES Act applications causing delays in processing Lockdown Rebound: Real Estate continues to thrive in Alachua County A defiant dictator Florida gas prices remain low as two storms target the gulf coast Gainesville Fire Rescue: Put safety first during back to school week Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule Florida judge rules in favor of teachers union Gainesville receives grant from AARP School Board facing fiscal emergency Art & Music Night returning to downtown Alachua in September Florida reports 2,258 new COVID-19 cases; lowest since June 15th Gulf Coast braces for back-to-back storms County Commission addressing CARES Act, tree protection, comp plan 9 reasons you can be optimistic that a vaccine for COVID-19 will be widely available in 2021 The GOOD news this week... 08-23-2020 Florida crosses 600,000 COVID-19 cases; positivity rate continues to plummet Memories of a great pastor In case you missed it: COVID-19, Amazing Give, Homicide New cases of COVID-19 in Florida remain under 5,000; positivity rates dropping Day trip: Magic Kingdom, Wekiwa Springs, and a chocolate factory Bronson High’s Amariaun Dallas wants to anchor the Eagle line and lead them to the playoffs in
2020 Alachua County Fire Rescue featured on A&E's "Live Rescue" series premiering tonight Breaking News: Alachua County election worker tests positive for COVID-19 GRU: Call us if your bills seem excessive Unemployment ticks up Wawa honors growth in Gainesville with doubleheader grand opening of two stores “The Amazing Give” raises $1.36 million in 2020 Positivity rates of COVID-19 in Florida drop below 5% Gainesville police arrest suspects in homicide case with the aid of Facebook Live Spencer wants to lead Wolves to success in baseball and football this season Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Columbia County injures one Wildfires cover Bay Area in smoke Traffic Alert: Overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 in Columbia County causing delays Florida crosses 10,000 deaths, but new cases and positivity rates down Poe Springs Park closing in September Williston High School's Tiger Days is hoping dual roles in basketball and football will land
him a
college scholarship in 2020 Florida School of Massage delays classes; launches online 'Living Your Dreams' series Gainesville police arrest suspect for discharging firearm in public Florida reports 4,115 new COVID-19 cases; downward trend continues UF named new member of prestigious Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium Buchholz High student has shot at Google Doodle fame, with help from the public Breaking News: Clovis Watson Jr. defeats Sadie Darnell in Alachua County Sheriff's race Breaking News: Dixie County Election Results Breaking News: Levy County Election Results Breaking News: Gilchrist County Election Results Breaking News: Suwannee County Election Results Breaking News: Columbia County Election Results Breaking News: Bradford County Election Results County says CARES Act emergency alerts justified UNC–Chapel Hill officials respond to COVID-19 outbreak Florida reports 3,838 new COVID-19 cases; approaching 10,000 fatalities Gainesville police respond to shots fired; a growing trend in the community Florida gas prices fall 4 cents; lowest in three weeks UF Health alerts customers of data breach Alachua County Commission conducting two budget meetings this week Breaking News: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills 13-year-old girl; injures three Annual bear-binging webcast underway Florida continues on a downward trend of COVID-19 cases, fatalities, hospitalizations,
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rates West End homeowners lawyer-up to fight development of golf course Renaming committee makes recommendation for JJ Finley Elementary School Prehistoric shark sighting in Gainesville Rapid screening tests that prioritize speed over accuracy could be key to ending the coronavirus pandemic Gainesville Police Department warns of scam calls The GOOD news this week... 08-16-2020 Building generosity into business With fall questions looming for school districts across the United States, more parents choose to educate their kids themselves COVID-19 numbers continue to decrease in Florida Popsicle philosophy A time to tinker, and a time to decide In case you missed it: COVID, Car Accident, School Board In big win for DeSantis, Florida high schools to kick off fall sports August 24th Florida reports 6,352 new cases of COVID-19 Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responds to near-drowning at Ginnie Springs Johnson takes the helm as the Newberry Panthers stalk a state title in 2020 Disney can't sell the fantasy in a pandemic Three inmates at Levy County Detention Center test positive for COVID-19 With hard work as his anchor, Eli Davis will lead the offensive line at Williston High School in 2020 County Commission approves $750,000 CARES Act money for digital teacher training Public school uncertainties Alachua County Public Schools extends free meal program due to new school start date COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Florida Traffic Update: Sinkhole on SR 24 repaired; all lanes reopened Two days left: Early voting for 2020 Primary Election ends tomorrow Newberry High's Paige Dinges looks to spike her volleyball career with a state championship in 2020 Gilchrist County Fire Rescue receives CPR devices The politics of postage Florida DOH reports 6,236 new COVID-19 cases; hospitalizations and fatalities continue to mount Bronson High School's Thomas Kerrin shoots for a perfect season in 2020 Florida's prison system under siege from COVID-19 Florida sheriff bans masks for deputies, visitors When will high school football start? Local coaches have mixed opinions County Commission cancels interlocal fire rescue agreement with Archer District Rainfall Report: A wet July soaks Alachua County with over 6 inches of rain Updating Traffic Alert: Sinkhole in Levy County closes parts of SR 24 indefinitely Alachua County School Board moves brick and mortar start date to August 31st Florida DOH reports 8,109 new COVID-19 cases; hospitalizations and fatalities remain high Updating Breaking News: GPD identifies hit and run victim Pedestrian killed on Highway 41 in Columbia County The search for substitute teachers is in full swing Wednesday school board meeting to be aired on Channel 12 Bradford High School's A’dontae Balfour heading into 2020 season with high expectations, and
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college scholarship offers County commission wants Gainesville to give school board Channel 12 spot for reopening meeting Florida gas prices back off from 20-week high; decline 3 cents per gallon last week Florida breaks record in reported COVID-19 deaths in a single day Levy County Sheriff's Office arrest six suspects in year long investigation Breaking News: District postpones water permit to add Nestle The COVID-19 chasm: Viral division Bipartisan bill could mean $25 billion stimulus to postal service Property insurance carriers seeking large rate hikes on Florida policyholders Legendary GCSO K-9 Midnight dies at 14 Encouraging downward trend continues with COVID-19 cases in Florida Gainesville police respond to two weekend traffic homicides, arrest one suspect Seeking a career during a pandemic? Give the MARC Media Virtual Job Fair a look We tested It: Tips for businesses applying for the Alachua County CARES Act funds Traffic Alert: I-75 northbound ramp on Newberry Road remains closed Special report from Beirut: “This is not just another bombing” The GOOD news this week... 08-09-2020 Florida Department of Health reports 6,229 new COVID-19 cases COVID-19 complicates ministry to asylum-seekers Be encouraged that the Lord knows where we live 8 simple strategies to fuel your body during a pandemic In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, COVID, CARES Act Applications for District’s Blue School Grant Program closing next month Teachers wonder whether to stay or go Regal Cinemas plans reopening this month Aquatropics to the rescue Detours could slow access to Depot Park this week Cleanup begins after Hurricane Isaias Alachua County Commission discusses pocket parks, COVID-19, and behavioral health COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida continue climbing; new cases decreasing Developing News: Williston child missing Lebanon’s aftermath Trenton High's Alex Brown shoots for back-to-back playoff appearances for the Tigers in 2020 COVID-19 drive-thru testing coming to Lake City TikTok standoff We tested It: Navigating the CARES Act individual application? Here's the step-by-step process New COVID-19 cases in Florida continue downward trend; hospitalizations increasing New census deadline could cost Florida billions in federal funding, third new congressional seat DeSantis: ER visits better metric in gauging COVID-19’s spread, severity Prospective West End Golf property developer advertising '60 par course' to sell units Ag officials identify some mystery seeds COVID-19 cases in Florida reach 500,000; hospitalizations increase Child Safety Awareness Month: Motorists are reminded to drive safely with and around children
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the school year begins State championship in basketball and football? Hawthorne High School's Dre Lawrence shooting
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the stars this season Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to blaze at commercial building site County seeking Citizen Climate Advisory Committee board members DJ says he's coming, Gilchrist County says no way California fires rage on County jail to get $400K air purifying system from CARES Act to mitigate spread of COVID-19 Florida COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations increase, but new cases continue downward trend Innovative and convenient UF Health Surgical Center – The Oaks opens Florida gas prices rise 10 cents; unaffected by Isaias High Springs cancels youth sports for the fall season Three charged in celebrity Twitter hack COVID-19 drive-thru testing coming to Newberry Updating Traffic Alert: Sinkhole in Levy County closes parts of SR 24 through Wednesday Gilchrist County Sheriff tests positive for COVID-19 New COVID-19 cases in Florida falls below 5,000 Nurse handbook update, housing for homeless students on the SBAC agenda Bell High School's Jordan Hernandez is ready to prove the critics wrong in 2020 Florida’s status as gateway to the stars grounded in enhanced bonding capacities, tax
incentives Isaías nearing the Atlantic coast; worst staying just offshore through Monday Perseverance heads to Mars The GOOD news this week... Florida Department of Health reports 7,104 new COVID-19 cases 19 ways to help your church thrive during COVID-19 An urgent message to walk in the wisdom and knowledge of Jesus Two Dunnellon residents killed, one seriously injured in crash on SR 93 in Columbia County COVID-19 sends GDP plummeting County Commission holding three meetings in two days on CARES Act and budget In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, Suicide, Awards Florida crosses 7,000 deaths from COVID-19 Breaking News Overnight: Crash on I-75 in Columbia County kills one, injures two State of Florida issues alerts on both COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias Mainstreet Daily News staff writer wins four awards from Florida Press Association Newberry High's Leontre' Robinson ready to lead Panthers to a state championship in 2020 Dolphins learning by design Breaking News Overnight: Inmate commits suicide at Alachua County Jail Hurricane Isaias forecast to strengthen; tropical storm watches continue in south Florida COVID-19 fatalities and hospitalizations continue to mount in Florida Hurricane Season 2020: Resources to keep on hand as Isaias approaches Hurricane Season 2020: Preparedness includes signing up for "Alert Alachua" UF Health expands use of eye protection against COVID-19 for its healthcare workers Gainesville police concerned by rash of car burglaries after three separate incidents last night Eviction epidemic looms Tree clobbers West End man's truck "Flash" Gordon leading Hurricane secondary in 2020 UF Health surgeons perform historic double-lung transplant on COVID-19 survivor COVID-19 fatalities continue to climb in Florida Time to think about voting State-supported COVID-19 testing sites temporarily closing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Uncertainty unchanged and unusually high with 'Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine' Hurricane Season 2020: Now is the time for preparation Georgia officials work to settle face mask dust-up Traffic Alert: Sinkhole in Levy County closes parts of SR 24 Florida lawsuits challenging local mask mandates not gaining traction in court Brown wants to lead Dixie County to seventh straight post-season appearance Why is the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo still closed? Is Ginnie Springs above the law? California churches defy worship restrictions FDACS: Floridians receiving suspicious seed packets from China Gainesville mentioned in Seth Meyer's monologue School Board to vote on ‘optional innovative reopening plan’ to be submitted to the state Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 related deaths and hospitalizations Florida gas prices decline two cents; Hurricane Hanna spares Gulf Coast fuel region Hanna downgraded to tropical depression Gainesville City Commissioner David Arreola hosting telephone town hall Out of town DJs drawing hundreds of fans to Ginnie Springs for light shows and electronic dance music Is COVID-19 finally hitting a plateau in Florida? Levy County CARES Program opens today In memory of Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020 The GOOD news this week... 07-26-2020 Adopted but not citizens Finding a new best friend in faithfulness Want to start a farm? Alachua County wants to help In case you missed it: Sinkhole, West End, Newberry Accident More coronavirus aid in the works Newberry High's Kobe Delima hopes to run wild again for the Panthers Traffic Alert: Growing sinkhole on SR 24 in Levy County causing delays June Market Report: Despite COVID-19, Alachua County real estate remains busy McDonald's joins other nationwide businesses by requiring face coverings inside its restaurants West End residents declare war on developer Tensions between US and China escalate Supervisor of Elections announces changes in polling places for August primary Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; goes over 400,000 positive
cases Mills ponders five college scholarship offers while anchoring the Hornets defensive line President Trump says Jacksonville portion of GOP convention canceled due to COVID-19 concerns Breaking News overnight: Newberry man dies in vehicle crash Alachua County Health Department creates COVID-19 Science and Medical Advisory Committee DeSantis: Face challenges with determination and resolve or become paralyzed by fear Telemedicine’s big moment Florida breaks single-day record for COVID-19 fatalities with 173 Alachua County Environmental Protection sponsors webinar for HOA's to learn techniques to save
water Rising Senior Spotlight: Bell High School's Trent Steedley set to anchor the defense Coronavirus numbers confusing you? Here's how to make sense of them U.S. orders China to close Houston consulate in 72 hours Neighborhood workshop will discuss rezoning West End Golf property Levy County Sheriff's Office arrests three Ocala men in 2019 homicide Free COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen's Field in East Gainesville this weekend COVID-19 hospitalizations and fatalities continue to increase in Florida Alligator staffers reunite in 'ZOOMunion' decades later Dixie County High's Sam Cannon is gunning for an undefeated season Breaking News: Multi-vehicle crash on University Avenue leaves five injured; one critical Florida's largest teachers' union sues to stop school reopening mandate Questions loom over French cathedral fires Alachua County Public Schools free meal program to be extended through August 6th Winn-Dixie reverses course; will require face coverings at its stores Florida gas prices drop; cheapest July in 16 years and could slip lower this week Williston graduate serves aboard US Navy ship USS Comstock in the Pacific Ocean Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest two suspects in home invasion We checked: Are people wearing face masks at businesses in Gainesville? Mortgage rates at half-century low Candidates agree achievement gaps, COVID-19, budget challenges are top priorities Florida reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 positive cases for the sixth straight day Columbia and Hamilton Counties offering free COVID-19 drive-thru testing this week Nature Park projects moving forward in Gainesville What's it like to be a zookeeper? A cappella gospel Florida DOH reports 12,478 new positive COVID-19 cases, 339 hospitalizations, and 87 fatalities The GOOD news this week... 07-19-2020 Seeing through the eyes of another Bell High's Caden Hastings takes on many roles for the Bulldogs this season In a tense national moment, murders rise in U.S. cities, and Christians in the hard-hit
neighborhoods lament Florida DOH reports 10,328 new positive COVID-19 cases, 441 hospitalizations, and 90 fatalities In case you missed it: Disney, COVID, Fire Rescue Lowe's adopts nationwide standard for customers to wear masks in all US stores Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Suwannee County kills two COVID-19 testing coming to Citizen's Field in East Gainesville next weekend West End community proposes "green lung" idea to county commission Research on voting by mail says it's safe – from fraud and disease COVID-19 continues to haunt Florida; 11,466 new positive cases, 366 hospitalizations, and 128
fatalities reported Georgia officials tussle over mask mandates Publix, CVS join Walmart and Sam's Club in requiring face masks Newberry High's Sarah Miller hopes to assist the Panthers in winning a state championship Breaking News: Two-vehicle crash in Alachua County kills Bronson woman Blue Highway closes its Micanopy restaurant for one week after employee tests positive for
COVID-19 Trenton High's Caleb Morgan hopes to lead the Tigers to the top of Region 1A-4 Back-to-school pandemic plans emerge Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 Primary Election in Alachua County Hospitalizations and deaths are mounting in Florida's fight with COVID-19 Report: Some labs only reporting positive COVID-19 test results to Florida officials School Board pushes back opening date to August 24th, requires masks for students and staff UF mantra for re-opening: Screen, Test, Protect Hippodrome Theatre launches its first virtual production this month Vaccine search sees progress Beginning Friday, Poe Springs Park opening three days a week to visitors Walmart, Sam's Club now requiring shoppers to wear face coverings Florida reports 10,181 new positive cases of COVID-19; now over 300,000 total All-purpose athlete Davontis Clements shooting for state championship at Gainesville High Groundwater levels and spring flows increased in June throughout the region Breaking Overnight: Lake City man dies in motorcycle crash BOCC: City of Newberry won't get CARES Act funds if they ignore county order Developing Story: Gainesville Police Department looking for leads in Monday night shooting Will Alachua County follow the state emergency order to open schools August 10th? Levy County School Board closes Bronson office after staffer tests positive for COVID-19 Florida reports 9,194 new COVID-19 positive cases; deaths increase Florida gas prices hold at 15-week highs BOCC Chair to West End land owners: Give us a plan On the offensive or defensive line, Chiefland High's Elijah Flanders is a force to be reckoned
with Developing News: 112 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Columbia Correctional Institution Gainesville Fire Rescue's Mobile Testing Unit provides 878 free COVID-19 tests in the community UF Health pediatrician gives guidance on new inflammatory syndrome in children Mask resistance during a pandemic isn't new – in 1918 many Americans were 'slackers' BOCC to discuss millage rate adoption, $1M for the arts, COVID-19 updates Florida goes over 10,000 new COVID-19 positive cases for the fourth straight day Chiefland High's Luke Reidy on his way to college after stellar career in baseball and academics West End residents prepare for battle against Gainesville developer Teachers Union: Unfunded mandate to reopen schools in Florida is not safe Florida breaks US single day record for positive COVID-19 cases reported with 15,300 The GOOD news this week...07-12-2020 Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian killed by collision with pickup truck in Suwannee County Hailey Pope heading to Santa Fe College after three-sport success at Bell High School Sometimes being completely buried is okay... Florida school districts seek parents' input as August school openings near In case you missed it: Drive-by Shooting, Fatal Car Crash, COVID Bell High's Maddy Sapp combines volleyball skills with 4.3 GPA to embody the role of student-athlete Disney World's reopening Saturday evokes cheers, fears Breaking News: Two-car crash in Columbia County kills Lake City man Developing News: School board member says some parents are rejecting COVID-19 waiver Pastors lead Prayer Walk through Newberry Alachua County School District reaches out to parents about fall re-opening Oelrich hopes to win a state championship at Newberry before heading to Rollins College in 2021 Positive COVID-19 cases in Florida goes over 11,000 for the second time; 435 hospitalizations
breaks single day record DeSantis says opening schools critical to Florida's COVID-19 economic rebound UF College of Medicine awarded new pediatric rheumatology fellowship Bell High School's Taria Liles goals for 2020: More kills and a state championship Supervisor of Elections: 40,000 vote-by-mail ballots requested by Alachua County voters Alachua County looking to fill vacancies on Rural Concerns Advisory Committee County Commission and Sheriff Darnell will discuss police reform at July 10th meeting Columbia High's Minson and Thomas sign baseball scholarships to to play at the next level Florida adds 8,935 new COVID-19 positive cases Rising median age of Florida COVID-19 cases spurs alarm over stressed ICU capacity Gainesville Fire Rescue extracts trapped driver from overturned vehicle in two-car crash Alachua County Commission unanimously approves $46.9 million CARES Act plan Bell High School's Aubrey Brown signs softball scholarship at Webber International University Updating Developing News: Inmate contact tracing leads to more testing, 4 more COVID-19 cases
reported at county jail Resistance mounts to order requiring Florida's K-12 schools to fully reopen in August County manager proposes a roll back of millage rate Virtual horticulture program coming this month Don't Forget: Tax return deadline is July 15th Breaking Overnight: Fatal two-car crash in Columbia County kills one, injures two City of Gainesville, community organizations partner to host upcoming Census-A-Thon County Commission's special meeting addresses $46.9 million CARES Act funding plan A four-sport athlete at Chiefland, Jerrels heading to Florida Atlantic University Despite legal challenges, local mandatory mask orders sweeping Florida Giebeig heading to Flagler College after a blistering finish to her softball career at Columbia High Alachua County Charter Review Commission announces four amendment proposals UF Health infectious diseases expert talks COVID-19 Florida DOH reports 6,336 new COVID-19 positive cases 8 inmates, 5 admin employees, one contract nurse test positive for COVID-19 at Alachua County
Jail Visit Virtually: Popular parks, attractions adjust to COVID-19 A blazing fastball sends Branford's Brock Lewis to South Georgia State College on scholarship I’m not a millionaire: Why do I need a donor-advised fund? The GOOD news this week... 07-05-2020 After excelling in baseball at Trenton, DeMartino signs with Edward Waters College Florida crosses 200,000 positive cases of COVID-19 The story of Leonard Spencer and the hidden heroes of the community, pandemic, and the free
world The peril of stubbornness Drive-by shooting in Gainesville injures two In case you missed it: COVID, Voters, Facemasks Winkel on his way to Germany after three-sport career at Gainesville High School On this day in history: America declares its independence High Springs Farmers’ Market reopens in a new location next to City Hall GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks Williston High's Austin Langworthy signs Major League Baseball contract UF veterinarians successfully using new placenta-derived treatment for animals with severe bone loss Florida adds 9,488 new positive COVID-19 cases Florida Highway Patrol urges caution this Independence Day weekend A state championship in track sends Columbia High's Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order Community leaders join forces to raise awareness of COVID-19 precautions Traffic Alert: Multiple crashes on Interstate 75 DeSantis: Avoid closed spaces, crowded places, close-contact settings; wear mask in public Have a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary? The School Board wants to hear from you Becker heads to Santa Fe College after excelling in three sports for Trenton High School Breaking News: Florida goes over 10,000 new positive COVID-19 cases Man rescued from cell tower by Alachua County Sheriff's Office after threatening to jump Alachua County and City of Gainesville announce 4th of July weekend schedules After celebrating Memorial Day openings, Florida cities closing beaches for July 4th weekend UF Health: Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone Alachua County Sheriff candidates state their cases during virtual forum AAA: Risk remains high for hot car deaths Florida reports 6,563 new positive COVID-19 cases Odom feasted off opposing pitchers in 2020 for Belleview High School Required face mask signage for businesses begins today Gas prices stall as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan Firestine considers 30 scholarship offers after anchoring Chiefland's offensive line in 2019 Florida reports 6,093 new positive COVID-19 cases Newberry City Hall remains closed to visitors and customers Smoke Alert: Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County Landscape fertilizer ban goes into effect this week The Science of Cool: Skate at the Cade Wyatt Langford signs with Gators after stellar career at Trenton High School COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties Election 2020: Democratic candidates debate three nights in a row this week Traffic Advisory: Upcoming roadwork investigation will cause lane closures Florida drops to 5,266 new positive COVID-19 cases Alachua County voters receiving suspicious postcards about mail-in ballots DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida A massive Saharan dust plume is moving into the southeast US, bringing technicolor sunsets and
suppressing tropical storms Orphan care: Around the world, in a pandemic, and after College of Missionary Aviation graduates soar into futures filled with ministry Florida reports 8,530 new positive COVID-19 cases The GOOD news this week... 06-28-2020 That sudden storm that changes everything Alachua County announces its schedule for the 4th of July weekend Breaking News: Florida spikes to 9,585 positive COVID-19 cases Breaking News: Employees at four Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19 In case you missed it: Bars Closing, Face Masks, COVID Cases Ramirez leaves his mark at Gainesville High School "Here you go, have a face mask" Florida Audubon: Keep fireworks away from beaches this 4th of July weekend Breaking News: Florida bans alcohol at bars after record-setting day of COVID-19 positive tests Breaking News: Florida reports record high of 8,942 new positive COVID-19 cases West End homeowners band together to protect their backyard from developer UF Health awarded $1 million grant for pediatric telehealth services to underserved patients Meridian Healthcare partners with ACSO for Co-Responder program Alachua County commissioner appointed to national committee Bronson Speedway owner responds to Bubba Wallace controversy COVID-19 testing coming to East Gainesville this weekend UF study: 2 million Americans buy prescription drugs outside the country Florida reports over 5,000 new positive COVID-19 cases for the second straight day Florida budget to be slashed, but teachers’ pay increase goes forward Volleyball, Weightlifting, Track and Field, and Valedictorian; it's all in a high school career for Chiefland High School's Reagan Hudson New York requires 14-day quarantine for visitors from Florida and 8 other states Breaking News: Florida reports daily all time high of 5,511 new positive COVID-19 cases Horvath's 10 goals, 7 steals propels GHS to water polo prominence GFR responds to 2-car crash in Gainesville There's still time to participate in the Guardian ad Litem virtual information sessions today Breaking News: County Commission tightens enforcement of face covering requirement UF Health: Medication most effective quitting method for cancer survivors who smoke Florida Department of Health reports 3,289 new COVID-19 positive tests Got coins? Local businesses might need them Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Series with National Lampoon's Vacation Florida gas prices hold at $2.02 per gallon Alachua County real estate market sending mixed signals with May report Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, state daily reports show discrepancies Voter registration deadline approaching for 2020 Primary Election in Alachua County Florida crosses 100,000 positive COVID-19 cases Shooting in Waldo kills one, injures another County Commission to discuss COVID-19, fairgrounds, November ballot items This is a time for leaders to lead Plaintiffs call on federal judge to proceed with Florida mail-in ballot lawsuit A father’s journey: From chasing commissions to pursuing purpose The urgent need for churches to help churches Florida Department of Health reports 3,494 additional COVID-19 positive tests on Saturday The GOOD news this week... 06-21-2020 A father's love sometimes comes in the form of tarnished armor Jesus: At the heart of justice Versatility and a live bat earned Belleview's Hogan a scholarship to Pasco-Hernando State College Breaking News: Florida crosses 4,000 new COVID-19 positive cases in a single day In case you missed it: Barbershop Owner, Navy Warship, County Lines What is the summer solstice? An astronomer explains Tolodoxi: The perfect teammate helped guide the Williston Red Devils to a state title ‘Grip it, rip it, sip it’ at new axe throwing bar coming soon to Gainesville Pup thrown from vehicle during accident near Micanopy reunited with owners Breaking News: Record high daily COVID-19 positive cases for Florida reaches 3,822 Eternally intertwined: Husband, widow donate organs to same man 16 years apart Pop-up Movie Tour draws hundreds of viewers to Oaks Mall Juneteenth: The end of slavery in the United States County expresses concern over recent student onboarding and increased COVID-19 positive testing Columbia High School softball star will answer a higher calling after graduation AAA Survey: COVID-19 restrictions affected travel plans for 76% of Floridians Breaking News: Record high daily COVID-19 cases for Florida reaches 3,207 Governor receives 38 Bills from the Florida Legislature Hawthorne City Hall opening Friday to negotiate past due utility payments FHP: Prepare for safe summer travel Garth Brooks concert event coming to Ocala drive-in screen Late night fire in Bradford County claims home Developing Story: Plans submitted for 487-unit development at former West End Golf Club 2020 Spring Parade of Homes returning to Alachua County this weekend GFR responds to chemical fire at warehouse in Northwest Gainesville Breaking News: 2,610 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida Blaskowski was a star swimmer and trailblazer for girl's water polo in Alachua County School board approves renaming of elementary school Wawa opens its doors in Gainesville High Dive returning in July Regal Cinemas reopening July 10 Fuel prices stall on renewed COVID-19 concerns Springs County: Is there a feasible way to redraw county lines? Ag commissioner blasts DeSantis for ignoring virus surge School district plans include mental health service referrals, board policies, student conduct code Breaking News: Record daily positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida Alachua County Supervisor of Elections extends 2020 Primary Election early voting Prescribed fire today at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County Gainesville native serves aboard future U.S. Navy warship USS Kansas City Vonderstrasse's speed and bat helped lead the Williston Red Devils to a state championship Florida Educators: Funding essential to reopen schools safely Am I immune to COVID-19 if I have antibodies? Two Alachua County schools will participate in Florida Civics and Debate Initiative Breaking Overnight: Gainesville Fire Rescue contains building fire at Archer Road Pizza Hut New Poetic Cuts Barbershop owner proud to carry on the tradition of Otto Duncan Florida COVID-19 positive tests remain over 2,000 for second straight day DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to be paid for name, image, and likeness March for justice and equality draws hundreds of peaceful protesters to Newberry The GOOD news this week... 06-14-2020 DeSantis dismisses alarm over sustained Florida uptick in new COVID-19 cases Grace on display that lit up my life Gainesville continues phased reopening Record daily positive cases reported by DOH for Florida: 2,581 Sheriff Darnell: "Alachua County Sheriff's Office proud to be #8cantwait compliant" Cultural education center, land use changes on the County agenda next week In case you missed it: Gator Killed, Archer City, 4th of July Drive-in movies showing at the Oaks Mall June 18-21 Senior Spotlight: Geiger's all-state performance for Williston leads to scholarship at North Florida Newberry community marching for justice and equality this weekend Alachua County Sheriff's Office seeing a rise in drug overdoses; fentanyl-laced pills could be the reason Florida taps into $474 million in federal aid to prepare schools for August classes Cedar Key History Museum reopens Breaking News: 2020 Republican National Convention moving from Charlotte to Jacksonville A prolific career at Belleview gains Briana Robinson a scholarship to Stetson Gulf red snapper season opens today! Alachua County Health Department identifies 76 new COVID-19 cases in agricultural community Report: Nature among best defenses against hurricanes, floods and wildfires VetFest 2020 coming to Gilchrist County Levy County COVID-19 cases increase to 90 City of Alachua cancels 4th of July celebration Relations between the community and police are the focus of tonight's Telephone Town Hall Happy zoo Zoom birthday to you UF Health develops critical-care telemedicine to benefit COVID-19 patients in The Villages Senior Spotlight: Gainesville High's team captain Robbie Collins headed to Duke County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement College of Missionary Aviation: Preparing pilots technically and spiritually Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season What else could 2020 bring to Florida? Genetically altered, lab bred mosquitoes Theater returns to High Springs! Florida gas prices heading towards $2 a gallon Duthu's stellar career at Trenton High School leads him to Coast Guard Academy Archer City Commission approves water and waste rate increases 19 facts about the 19th Amendment on its 100th anniversary Alachua County opening Poe Springs this weekend Celebration Pointe continues its Summer Drive-In Movie Series on Friday with Cars 3 Update: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park construction scheduled to begin this summer Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings UF Health project seeks to measure impact of coronavirus isolation on older adults Glenna Li blazed a trail in track and cross country for Buchholz The GOOD news this week... 06-07-2020 Former Gator shot and killed in Tampa Eary led Belleview to a national ranking and undefeated start to the 2020 season Mourning a loss and doing the necessary work to end racism Dear to His heart County Commission meeting includes COVID-19 discussion, charter amendments In case you missed it: COVID, Phase 2, Depot Park Senior Spotlight: Reynolds was a fierce competitor for Williston School Board receives hundreds of emails requesting school name change On This Day in History: The Allies land on the beaches of Normandy Alachua County Charter Review Commission meeting next week Gainesville re-opening swimming pools in stages starting Monday Archer considers rate increases, amendments to land use and code ordinances Levy County reports 18 positive COVID-19 cases from non-resident agricultural workers High Springs PD and the Basketball Cop Foundation building relationships with kids through sports Senior Spotlight: Lewis' live bat led Columbia to a 9-3 start in 2020 Alachua County may require local cinemas to submit re-opening plans County clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 2 changes Emergency Order 20-25 Cade Museum reopening Friday Updating Breaking News from Wednesday: Florida bars, theaters re-open Friday; NBA eyes Orlando
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‘epicenter’ to restart season Florida teachers' union submits plan to reopen schools for fall High Springs Police Chief asks for the community's help in shooting incident Senior Spotlight: Madison Reynolds, a four year starter at Williston, moving on to Jacksonville
University UF issues draft of Fall 2020 reopening plan Breaking News: Florida enters Phase 2 of reopening on June 5th Overnight apartment fire in Gainesville contained to one room; displaces family How can Florida reduce economic risk during hurricane season? Legacy Park Summer Camp returns to Alachua but will look different due to COVID-19 Avery heading to UF after stellar water polo career at Gainesville High Phase 1 start for $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry awaits final permits UF Health students tackle community needs through COVID-19 Student Service Corps Food truck policy, early voting, fire assessment, and emergency order enforcement highlight Gainesville City Commission's June 4th meeting You are cordially invited to attend the Oak View Middle School virtual Spring Concert Prescribed fire today at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Alachua County AAA: 42% of Floridians less likely to evacuate from a hurricane due to COVID-19 concerns Versatile Welborn did it all for the state champion Williston Red Devils DeSantis calls for National Guard in wake of potential violence City of Alachua offering COVID-19 testing Alachua County Arts Council grants available UF Health pediatrician answers questions about child vaccinations and COVID-19 Humane Society back on schedule Summer Drive-In Movie Series: Celebration Pointe brings the entertainment back to Gainesville National Honor Society and trip to the state championship were Bumgarner's highlights Hurricane forecast, COVID-19 fears have Floridians nervous as ‘Mean Season’ begins Huge turnout for Gainesville's March For Our Freedom puts spotlight on justice National Christian Foundation givers mobilize $196 million for charities in March, April The GOOD news this week... 05-31-2020 Gainesville-Alachua Realtor Association provides over 54,000 meals to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank The mountaintop experience Senior Spotlight: Mitchum's bat led Santa Fe to the Elite 8 in 2019 Newberry Mayor: "I saw a lot of love the last few weeks" In case you missed it: Health Administrator, Santa Fe Zoo, Cade Museum Applications open for District’s Blue School Grant Program on June 1st Florida approaches 1 million COVID-19 tests Alachua County law enforcement agencies release joint statement about the Minneapolis shooting Judge releases order allowing Alachua County to mandate face masks Disaster preparedness tax holiday starts today Levy County Department of Health confirms first COVID-19 related death High Springs Brewing Company re-opening Senior Spotlight: State championship highlights Smith's career at Williston What will schools look like in the fall? ACPS Superintendent answers questions Newberry Animal Hospital adds new veterinarian to the team Levy County Sheriff's Office: Woman going door-to-door asking for money for prescription
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may be misleading residents The ABC's of COVID-19: A Sesame Street Town Hall for kids and parents Cade Museum reopening June 5th Santa Fe Zoo says goodbye to beloved bald eagle Track, cross country and co-valedictorian; Shaw did it all for Eastside Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight Alachua County operations re-opening on June 1st by appointment only Joint county and city commissions will talk emergency order enforcement, aviation unit, radio
system on May 29 Realtor Association hosts Drive-Up food drive for Bread of the Mighty Memorial Day gas prices were lowest in 17 years Disney presents plan to reopen on July 11th Health Administrator: New cases are on the decline in Alachua County Senior Spotlight: Final Four in 2019 highlights Pitts' career at Chiefland In High Springs, neighbors help neighbors School Board turns to BOCC for youth summer program protocols Newberry offering COVID-19 testing Report: 40% of Alachua County residents have not responded to the 2020 Census County requests vacation rental reopening Anonymous Mainstreet giveaway winner donates proceeds to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank! Free COVID-19 testing in High Springs LifeSouth Community Blood Centers screening eligible donors for COVID-19 antibodies Hammersmark's 106 saves propelled Hurricanes to water polo prominence Archer offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing NOAA’s ‘above normal’ 2020 hurricane season forecast is the new normal Memorial Day 2020: Lest we forget... The forgotten history of Memorial Day The GOOD news this week... 05-24-2020 Pursuing truth until the end: Remembering Ravi Zacharias Oglesby did it all for Belleview Rattler softball team Florida faith leaders see hope in face of COVID-19 The beautiful power of authentic example Tuesday county commission meeting will include COVID-19 discussion, and charter amendments Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week In case you missed it: Graduations, Skate Park, Commissioners Senior Spotlight: After state final run in 2019, Chiefland's Kaiden Baker will head to UCF Buchholz senior named to 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars class For a change of pace and social distance, head back in time to the Ocala Drive In Newberry claims less density deems mandatory face mask rule unnecessary Alachua County and Gainesville announce Memorial Day schedules Three commissioners swear to serve Gainesville Is it safe to go to a pool, the beach or a park? A doctor offers guidance Breaking News Alert: Wildfire near Hawthorne threatening homes Graetz excelled on the court and in the classroom at Buchholz UF mobilizes campus, Exactech expertise to make vital COVID-19 nasal swabs Alachua County Community: Share the love with the graduating Class of 2020 Signs of a rebounding real estate market emerging in Alachua County How to stay safe from coronavirus while eating out: Restaurant advice from an infectious disease expert Gainesville expands mobile COVID-19 testing Breaking News: Newberry plans to issue Emergency Order that mirrors State Florida's public universities to plan for campus reopenings this fall Here's how to stay safe while buying groceries amid the coronavirus pandemic Florida gas prices inch higher as businesses re-open during phase one Newberry mayor calls for emergency meeting in response to "the chaos" of county’s order High Springs City Hall rolling out three phase re-opening plan Tucker's track excellence leads Buchholz to fifth straight county title Facebook announces new SHOPS platform Commission reverses course: Face masks back on in Alachua County Uber: Florida Veterans ride free to VA appointments during COVID-19 Breaking News: County Commission drops face mask mandate The Class of 2020 will walk! District announces plans for graduation ceremonies Alachua County and Gainesville virtual joint commission meeting includes COVID-19 response and recovery efforts Florida’s reopening Phase 2 marks end of daily state issued COVID-19 updates How do you stay safe now that states are reopening? Breaking News: Gainesville to reopen skate park Breaking News: Fleeing driver crashes into concrete barrier in Newberry COVID-19 Testing Offered in Newberry Back to School? Kindergarten/new student registration and EDEP applications begin this week Captain of the baseball team, co-valedictorian, and on his way to Harvard in the fall UF Health to provide coronavirus test-and-trace program to help reopen university Domino's Pizza opens in Newberry The effects of the pandemic on minorities subject of next Gainesville Telephone Town Hall Consolidation, flexibility, early voting, and mail-in ballots will be key in the COVID-19
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cycle Alachua County issues Order to match State's Phase 1 revision Tombots: An alternative form of companionship for isolated older adults during COVID-19 National media descends on Alachua County to cover drive thru weddings Leffler headed to Santa Fe College after stellar career at Bell High School Keep on running the race... DeSantis says Florida can ‘find a place’ for all professional sports to resume seasons Ukeiley led Eastside with honor on and off the field Coronavirus, 'Plandemic' and the seven traits of conspiratorial thinking Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters Selected Alachua County introduces new COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser offices to reopen May 18th DeSantis opens gyms, doubles occupancy rates for retail, restaurants starting May 18th UF and Santa Fe presidents talk about gradual re-opening of their schools Alachua County Rural Collection and Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities return to normal
operations next week Gainesville sends out surveys that includes COVID-19 response questions Paulling heads to UF after stellar academic and athletic career at Bell High School Initial unemployment claims in Florida increase 30% over previous week After transfer, Grantham makes big impact for Bobcats in football and baseball DeSantis adds Broward and Miami-Dade Counties to Phase 1 re-opening on May 18th Quicker reviews, designated funding is speeding COVID-19 research efforts at UF Health GNVCares opens applications for small businesses K-12 school superintendents lay out their proposal for reopening Florida schools Busking for band equipment during a pandemic County Health: Alachua well below state average in COVID-19 cases and deaths UF and Santa Fe discuss transitions at Gainesville Telephone Town Hall meeting tonight Florida Realtors optimistic market disruption from COVID-19 is temporary The COVID-19 Prayer: Alachua County Commissioner Chestnut delivers prayer addressing coronavirus Ongoing drought conditions not eased by April showers Alachua County Public Schools maintains high credit rating School records, blocked punts, pick sixes: Smith did it all for Oak Hall Hardback Cafe re-invents itself...again Newberry exits State of Emergency Order then walks right back in Plunging gas prices level out as Floridians return to the road; Gainesville second highest
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in state Alachua County Public School District pushes back on criticism of land purchase High Springs Fire and Police Departments making kid's birthdays special during COVID-19 How you can help find a solution to COVID-19 Despite two SBAC members requesting special meeting, $3.6M land purchase moves forward Gray stressed the importance of teamwork for undefeated Gainesville High in 2020 Florida building network of ‘COVID-designated facilities’ for recovering assisted living residents Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash Before you go to the Oaks Mall... Petition asking School Board to rescind $3.6M land purchase offer circulating on social media A mother's love, wisdom, and life lessons 'caught' MOM PICS: The half hour photo shoot that will last a lifetime He Directs My Path… A history of Mother’s Day 10 ways to celebrate mom even during COVID-19 Alachua County re-opens public pools Take a virtual tour of the Florida Museum this week Drive-thru COVID-19 testing coming to Levy County On this day in Florida history: The Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapses Phase 1: Hair salons, barbershops, and nail salons re-opening on May 11th University of Florida’s Century Tower bathed in blue to honor health care workers DiBernardo: Three-sport athlete at Oak Hall heading to Wilkes University in the fall Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash Is it safe to visit your mother on Mother's Day? There’s a new kid in town The Friday Editorial: Are face masks really where you want to stand your ground? Multiple Gainesville Fire Rescue crews respond to afternoon house fire Contest Rules Florida Department of Health launches new COVID-19 mobile app to help flatten the curve Watch a COVID-19 test being administered to a local resident at a Gainesville drive-thru site County clarifies Emergency Order 2020-21 Judge signals support for restoring Florida voting rights of former felons Determination and desire propelled Knox for Buchholz baseball and football teams Why does America pray? To understand the danger of COVID-19 outbreaks in meatpacking plants, look at the industry's
history Florida to begin mass antibody testing next week Barras led Trenton to a state championship in 2019, a national ranking in 2020 Telephone Town Hall focuses on recent executive order, and health of the community County Commission wants to open more 'low risk' businesses blocked by governor’s order Who will enforce Alachua County's face mask rule? Pump prices level out as Floridians return to the road; fuel demand likely to rise as
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orders are eased in Florida Alachua County Chair: Face masks are the frontline in a range of efforts to fight COVID-19 District cancels EDEP and Camp Crystal summer programs Florida’s COVID-19 positivity rate drops to 2.6% in one-day testing Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to commercial building fire Senior Spotlight: West Port's Murry always had a 'next play' Daves New York Deli and area businesses feed first responders Scott, DeSantis disagree on federal COVID-19 aid for states, cities to replace lost revenue Americans might love Cinco de Mayo, but few know what they're celebrating Florida governor calls for investigation of unemployment filing system Safe serving on the menu at local restaurants County Commission conducting Virtual Special Meeting tomorrow A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem Thomas heading to Glenville State College after stellar career at Columbia High School Alachua County opens up COVID-19 testing to everyone Florida to cast a broad net on COVID-19 testing The re-opening of Alachua County: Phase One 5 tips for celebrating Mother's Day from afar Empty pews take a financial toll on many US congregations FEED GNV serves 1,600 meals to vulnerable residents in less than a month As I now am, they will be Preaching under the old oak tree UF Health to resume elective surgeries, procedures on Monday Standoff on Interstate 75: Alachua County deputies negotiate with armed murder suspect; close road in both directions for five hours GPD swears in five new officers Senior Spotlight: Filer piled-up the awards at Gainesville High before heading to Santa Fe
College Many state parks, beaches to reopen Monday as DeSantis urges Floridians ‘get sunlight’ Alachua County music teachers sing a moving message to their students BOCC sets the tone for reopening Alachua County Senior Spotlight: Cassube was the assassin for Bell Volleyball team ACPS adds suppers and snacks to its free meals program Infected with the coronavirus but not showing symptoms? A physician answers 5 questions about
asymptomatic COVID-19 "I DO!" Couples take the fast lane to marriage at county courthouse despite COVID-19 restrictions DeSantis vague about Florida's reopening phase two, but Trump plan a likely guide UF Health’s NIAID-funded study helps make remdesivir ‘standard of care’ for COVID-19 treatment Minson's combination of baseball, golf and academic skills make him one of the region's most
well-rounded student athletes District wins grant for School Bus WiFi program DeSantis calls for probe into Florida unemployment problems; Scott says jobless being paid too much BOCC to discuss county emergency order in response to governor’s May 4th opening Despite the silence in downtown music, HIGH DIVE won't back down Prescribed burn today at Payne's Prairie Humphrey heading to Jacksonville University after a dominating career at Gainesville High Heroes of the pandemic: Bread of the Mighty Food Bank steps into the gaps and takes on hunger Gainesville Telephone Town Hall focusing on the GNVCares initiative Gas Prices Drop Another 3.5 Cents; Oil Prices Recover from Historic Lows 3 volunteering guidelines to heed during the coronavirus pandemic County chair shares his beloved ‘Covidigator’ with anyone watching Newberry Electric providing rate relief to customers UF researchers report mixed results in safety study of drugs seen as possible COVID-19 therapeutics COVID-19 testing in Alachua County evolves City of Gainesville capitalizes on fuel price lows Florida farmers: Fix supply chain logistics and we will deliver DeSantis: Florida's ‘slow and steady’ reopening to unfold in ‘baby steps’ Fourth Alachua County longterm care facility appears on State COVID-19 report Alachua County Public Schools holding Telephone Town Hall meeting this week In a time when resources need to be prioritized, GNV Cares package should focus on those in the
most need Tampa hospitals poised to open May 11th Florida insurance chief: Pandemics not covered under most business interruption policies The impossible task of political fundraising in the time of COVID-19 When will Alachua County businesses re-open? Board Chair weighs-in Elected officials are people too and essential personnel in this crisis Governor seeks advice from medical leaders, scientific data to support first phase of opening Re-Open Florida Task Force launches public comments portal; FDOH announces daily updates Florida Department of Health upgrades its dashboard Beating coronavirus requires faith leaders to bridge gap between religion and science Creation happens in the not-so-idle hands of a Gainesville stand-up comedian We all love sunny days Signature Healthcare of Gainesville added to COVID-19 positive report of long-term care facilities After a brief pause, MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que returns! 4 ways to help nurses during the coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 case spike clouds Florida's evolving reopening plans Governor wants licensed pharmacists to administer COVID-19 tests GNVCares: $3.18 million local relief and recovery program set to open applications next week Clear guidance, protocols could help Florida businesses decide best time to reopen Newberry Mayor Marlowe to Gov. DeSantis: Open Florida as soon as it is safe to do so Alachua County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site underutilized UF study looks at the extent to which children contribute to coronavirus transmission Unemployment claims in Florida increase by 180% Gainesville City Commission approves $3.2 million COVID-19 relief package Florida Department of Health temporarily reactivates inactive health care practitioner licenses
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response to COVID-19 Task force: Schools reopening, affordable child care keys to reviving Florida’s economy Gauging gas prices in Alachua County UF infectious disease expert: Survivors of COVID-19 could be immune for up to two years Apply now for controlled school choice using a NEW Online Application through May 8th Social media fuels wave of coronavirus misinformation as users focus on popularity, not
accuracy Mayor Poe: "Post-quarantine Gainesville will not look like pre-COVID-19 Gainesville" Wanted: Local historians Artwork Gainesville canceled, but GFAA pushes back on pandemic with online exhibition Gainesville Telephone Town Hall about COVID-19 scheduled for this evening Apply for the Alachua Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Program from Home The first Earth Day was a shot heard around the world DeSantis: "Our work has been succeeding. We have flattened the curve" Santa Fe Zoo hosts Party for the Planet April 22 Despite COVID-19 the show must (virtually) go on County’s hands tied until the State addresses reopening Gator star and North Marion grad could be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft FHSAA cancels high school sports in Florida Interactive medical simulations in ERs, ICUs help clinicians prepare for COVID-19 intubations County lifts burn ban from emergency order Updating Breaking News: Driver who crashed into FHP cruiser arrested Florida gas prices down 60 cents in two months Updating Breaking News: Pedestrian on I-75 hit and killed by SUV identified as Gainesville man Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ‘Won’t Back Down’ Deputies respond to shooting at Newberry Road gas station Amid COVID-19 crisis, telehealth visits surge at University of Florida Health Misinformation and biases infect social media, both intentionally and accidentally Florida’s airports garner $900M in federal assistance to stay afloat Alachua thrift shop posts video claiming it will open against state order Alachua County candidates shift campaign strategies due to COVID-19 County weighs options for funding $8 million radio management system Walmart associates required to wear masks beginning Monday Publix employees required to wear masks starting April 20 Oak Hammock, Parklands Care retirement communities on list of facilities with COVID-19 cases How to build community while worshipping online Where God Is, there is singing Longterm care figures now in COVID-19 state dashboard Florida governor: Schools will remain online through end of school year Updating Breaking News: Employees at two Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19 Despite COVID-19, the Vine expands to five days a week Archer plans for new playground and splash park COVID-19 Project Relief Fund to help Florida veterans EZ the Clown sends message of thanks to frontline employees Alachua County Public Schools launches free School Bus WiFi program for remote learning Santa Fe College sends ventilators to Broward County to combat COVID-19 pandemic Gov. DeSantis suspends two-week check in for unemployment benefits Newberry High senior photos on display at city hall UF Health researchers join national study of COVID-19 impacts on health workers, potential
remedies First ever ‘National Backyard Campout’ encourages families to ‘make memories’ COVID-19 impacts county commission's decision on fire rescue's 5-year plan Two Ocala girls named to all-county soccer team UF-led pandemic ventilator moves forward in meeting milestones toward approval for COVID-19 Leading in wartime: 5 ways CEOs should communicate with their workers during coronavirus Florida shutters pet grooming businesses, but allows it in ’essential’ big box retailers’
salons GRU lowers bills through September Treasury Department warns that coronavirus scams are on the rise nationwide UF veterinary college’s efforts yield vehicles loaded with protective gear for front-line teams Alachua County: Zero deaths, number one county per-capita for testing in Florida UF medical and PA students volunteer child care and household help for UF Health employees in
need Senator Marco Rubio staff member to join community leaders during Telephone Town Hall USDA approves Florida’s request to launch online grocery purchase pilot program County to allow one customer per 750 square feet at local essential retail stores Basketball Cop Foundation, local restaurants partner to hand out free meals to truckers Florida gas prices still plunging Three virtual hearings precede changes to Gainesville charter Two former Gators make all-decade high school football team The Salvation Army USA launches nationwide COVID-19 support hotline County receives more than 500 reports of emergency order violations and concerns What is the SBA? An unheralded agency faces the unprecedented task of saving America's small businesses UF graduate spearheads facemask production for crews of Navy aircraft carriers and squadrons Boca Fiesta contemplates a year without graduation and Cinco de Mayo Sesame Street offers Elmo’s Playdate to help kids connect in challenging times School Board set to establish virtual meeting protocol Alachua County Public Schools continue feeding thousands of students What does 'recovered from coronavirus' mean? 4 questions answered about how some survive and what happens next Mayor Poe warns of fraudulent calls and emails about stimulus checks Pilot program provides meals to vulnerable residents, supports local restaurants Florida officials optimistic schools will reopen, even if only for ‘a couple of weeks’ Public outcry allows Madrina's to reopen Peacebuilding organization offers stay-at-home coping techniques Easter 2020: A time to understand beauty, suffering and the Book of Job Easter falls on a Sunday this Year? From news anchor to pastor: The spiritual evolution of Myra Monroe-Carr Without the Resurrection…the bottom would fall out Florida elections supervisors seek ‘flexibility,’ reject total mail-in election scenario CLF Church keeps Easter photo booth tradition alive Charter Review Commission proposes changes, sets virtual hearing dates Why your local store keeps running out of flour, toilet paper and prescription drugs Mai Kai Kava is taking it one customer at a time Westside Baptist Church offers virtual journey to the cross Several Alachua County restaurants offering Easter dinners to-go for a holiday meal like no
other Palms Medical Group serves 250 families during Easter Food Giveaway in High Springs School Board holding emergency ‘virtual’ meeting next week to prepare for future meetings during pandemic Caring Card drive reaches out to High Springs senior citizens Music returns to downtown? UF-inspired cooperative brings virtual rounds to veterinary students at several campuses Dry conditions bring reminder to conserve water outdoors Lowe's closing all stores on Easter Sunday Gainesville nurse resigns to answer calling in New York City hospital Prum's Kitchen: "We just want to send a message to the community that we are here for
them." Coronavirus is not the 11th plague Online workshop aims to help families build peace at home UF Health making coronavirus testing available to first responders and ER employees Hoarding during the coronavirus isn't just unnecessary, it's ethically wrong Online county commission meetings will take public comment via phone Cash-strapped Florida hospitals face furloughs as COVID-19 peak nears Stay informed locally; sign up for "Morning on Mainstreet" County puts discussion of shutdown plan on hold Gainesville Telephone Town Hall about COVID-19 scheduled for Wednesday ElderCare can assist seniors through Families First Coronavirus Response Act As projected COVID-19 peak nears, digital tool tracks Florida hospital, ICU bed availability Class Action could restore voting rights of former criminal offenders in Florida Nearly 90% of Florida gas stations under $2 a gallon Hippodrome hopes to reimagine memories in its 2020-21 season Who can you rely on during COVID-19? UF Baseball: McMullen staying with Gators in 2021 Palms Medical Group giving away Easter meals ‘You can't win a war if you send your soldiers to battle without armor’ Florida Legislature may need special session to spend $12B in federal CARES Act money Dept. of Health COVID-19 dashboard adds zip code search tab A takeout stimulus package Why wear face masks in public? Here's what the research shows UF Health CEO: No support for employees using leave time to work out of state Coronavirus case counts are going to go up – but that doesn't mean social distancing is a bust Coronavirus brings homeschooling to the forefront Alpin Beer & Wine Bistro: There is hope at the end of the rainbow County reverts to 1 per 1,000 square feet rule Gainesville nurse on tour of duty against COVID-19 in New York City Florida stay-at-home order exempts religious services, raising concern as Easter nears Our Hope Is In The Lord How coronavirus threatens the seasonal farmworkers at the heart of the American food supply RVs 4 MDs group matches first responders with safe place to stay Crane Ramen making changes to keep the doors open NCAA: No spring visits to schools for football recruits You need a mask? Want to sew them? Contact Gainesville Makers Against Covid April is "Springs Protection Awareness Month" Alachua County Public Schools provide over 130,000 meals to students! Cry Baby's: On the intersection of innovation and flavor Florida's stay-at-home order has expansive, evolving interpretation of ‘essential’ Gainesville ER nurse describes COVID-19 scene as 'warzone' at NYC hospital First ever ‘National Backyard Campout’ encourages families to ‘make memories’ Shooting in Linton Oaks leaves one man wounded; two men arrested National Center for Life and Liberty offers COVID-19 response plan for churches Gainesville brewers put on a show to announce drive thru service Phalanx Defense Systems of Gainesville ramps up mask cutting, sanitizer production Should we wear masks or not? An expert sorts through the confusion Dick Mondell's Burgers & Fries: Ready as a restaurant can be for a pandemic UF Health researchers donate gloves, masks and other PPE to support frontline colleagues Newberry mayor encourages businesses to share Wi-Fi with students Governor issues Stay at Home Order for Florida The Top Restaurant turns 20! March 2020: In like a lion and out like a pandemic Register to join the City of Gainesville Town Hall call about COVID-19 Alachua County Public Schools provide over 15,000 free meals to students today Early findings from COVID-19 testing in The Villages encouraging; experts urge vigilance Feeling overwhelmed? Approach coronavirus as a challenge to be met, not a threat to be feared If-It-Is Kitchen & Cafe putting family and staff above profits Alert: Teachers from Alachua and Irby Elementary 'parade' in Alachua today at 11:30 Florida Education Commissioner recommends schools close until May 1st Gainesville gas prices highest in state Florida to receive $8.3B in federal assistance, joins New York in buying anti-malarial drug County wants citizens, employees to report violations of emergency order Alachua County launches new COVID-19 volunteer portal Paramount Grill carrying on owner Clif Nelson's vision GFR responds to residential house fire in Gainesville UF doctor points to Hong Kong’s use of face masks as Gainesville keeps on sewing How can action-oriented people make a difference in a pandemic? It's about the burgers (not the coronavirus) at Loosey's Time to step up to the plate So what are the animals doing at the Santa Fe College teaching zoo? County adds additional restrictions to Emergency Order Top Hog shows love to its community UF doctor thankful for community support Flacos: A late night mainstay transitions to takeout in the midst of COVID-19 Levy County Department of Health Confirms First Case of COVID-19 County announces drive-thru testing site More than 300 families get the gift of food at Archer church from mobile pantry Emergency County Commission Meeting today Big Lou's Pizzeria: We are fighters Breaking News: Discovery by UF doctor may have solved face mask shortage in hospitals Buyer beware: Counterfeit markets can flourish during a public health crisis What you need to know about the possible smell/taste link to COVID-19 Alachua County Public Schools providing free meals to children and teens beginning March 30th Hitchcock’s donating more than 3,000 meals to communities in need Softball coach calling for high school sports to be suspended but not canceled V Pizza: Preparation makes for a smooth take-out transition during COVID-19 Senior Hours: Local Alachua County stores give exclusivity to the elder shoppers among us Gainesville updates residents on COVID-19 status County commissioners consider leasing hotel space for first responders Reaching out to isolated older adults is essential during coronavirus – here are 7 specific
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you can do, just for starters Sumter County residents trying to stay active at The Villages amidst COVID-19 Florida family stuck in Peru; not sure of return to US after government shuts down its borders County commissioners want more protection for frontline workers Dragonfly Sushi transitions from weekend hotspot to a takeout model during COVID-19 outbreak County gives Stay At Home order an overhaul Gainesville McDonald's providing free lunch for children Local distillery donating hand sanitizer to Alachua County Sheriff's Office With the winds of coronavirus blowing, we're all in this together Mr. and Miss Basketball named Governor issues Executive Order requiring travelers from NY, NJ, and Connecticut to self-quarantine Alachua County announces COVID-19 emergency meeting Gainesville hosts second COVID-19 telephone town hall meeting March 26th Downtown Wine and Cheese Shop enduring despite COVID-19 How do we protect ourselves at home during coronavirus, and what if someone has been exposed? 4
questions answered Updating Breaking News: Alachua County and Gainesville issue Stay at Home Orders UF Health launches COVID-19 research project at The Villages Sheriff: Evictions are still occurring Governor closes State Parks Florida gas prices lowest in nearly four years Gainesville Fire Rescue team reads to kids via Facebook 14 new COVID-19 positive tests bring Alachua County to 35 Seven additional UF students test positive for coronavirus; total now at 11 In a world of trouble…goodness shines through Answering the call: Alachua County's 311 Critical Information and Crisis Center Line is there
during COVID-19 Six new COVID-19 positive tests bring Alachua County total to 21 MegaBots founder launches Facebook group to help with COVID-19 medical supply shortage Alachua County limits dental procedures to 'urgent' Sheriff sends all non-essentials home Coronavirus spotlights the link between clean water and health Gainesville puts restrictions into place for bus services Governor shuts down restaurants and gyms; allows take-out Community steps up to provide free meals to students during Spring Break Community Foundation of North Central Florida restructures "Amazing Give" to fund relief efforts for area non-profits Daycare worker identified as 12th COVID-19 case in Alachua County Turnpike not taking cash payments; only using Toll-By-Plate WHO What coronavirus symptoms should I look for, and when do I call the doctor? A doctor answers 4 questions United Way takes on COVID-19 3 more cases of coronavirus identified in Alachua County Camp Run-A-Mutt offers pickups/deliveries for pet daycare and boarding When the Coronavirus hits home DCF safeguards clients and employees by closing storefronts 4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life Gainesville City Hall closed until further notice Donations requested to feed children during Spring Break and beyond Register to join the City of Gainesville Town Hall call about COVID-19. Area stores create special shopping time for senior citizens only Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19 Newberry declares State of General Emergency High Springs declares State of Emergency Florida reaches out to the Feds for COVID-19 assistance City of Alachua closes most recreational services Incumbents Arreola and Ward prevail in Gainesville municipal elections Superintendent of schools: "We are in uncharted territory" Gainesville City Manager issues emergency directive Santa Fe College continues operations online until at least March 30th Governor shuts down bars and night clubs in Florida Newberry mayor will declare State of Emergency Four UF students test positive for coronavirus Pet daycare center offers discount care and free pet pickup COVID-19 dashboard keeps residents informed State Parks announce cancellation of services and limitations on hours of operation What coronavirus symptoms should I look for, and when do I call the doctor? A doctor answers 4 questions Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire on NW 41st Place Gainesville Fire Rescue extricates driver from two-car crash on Williston Road Gainesville declares State of Emergency Veterans announce changes Sheriff's Office responds to Alachua County State of Emergency Newberry produce stand is holding steady Alert: Alachua County declares State of Emergency Governor extends expiring driver's licenses School Board meeting still on schedule for tomorrow Fear can spread from person to person faster than the coronavirus – but there are ways to slow
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down Boost Alliance asks the community "How can we help during the coronavirus outbreak?" SunState FCU closing two offices during coronavirus event Gainesville City Commission holding Emergency Commission Meeting today at 3:30 p.m. Mainstreet Daily News creates coronavirus clearinghouse for up-to-the-minute news on the crisis Florida Department of Health announces 39 new coronavirus cases on Sunday Local businesses, churches, community organizations reaching out on social media to help families in time of need When our plans go awry... Hawthorne community raising funds for championship team rings Gainesville officials announce Telephone Town Hall to discuss coronavirus Alachua County Schools closed until March 30th Softball: Williston cruises past Bucholz 14-4 Election Alert: Early Voting ends Saturday Scherwin Henry: An action verb running for the Gainesville City Commission Alachua County Public Schools cancels extra-curricular activities and field trips through March Second case of coronavirus announced in Alachua County Alachua County schools remain open, but the situation is fluid Softball: Trenton extends winning streak to 36 County Chairman: "I'm not a big fan of rodeos" County Commissioners address anonymous correspondence Gainesville officials monitoring coronavirus What does it take to have the heart of a champion? High School Baseball: PK Yonge blasts Eastside 12-0 Gainesville 150 presents CommUnity Fest this weekend Scam Alert: The 2020 Census Art exhibition coming to Bell High School next month First case of coronavirus identified in Alachua County Girl's Softball: Humphrey is perfect again! Gainesville blanks Newberry 10-0 Suspects remain at large after High Springs goes on lockdown yesterday Rainfall deficits add to ongoing dry conditions Local medical facilities take precautions against the spread of (COVID-19) coronavirus Under $2 a gallon coming to Florida? Tumbling Creek Park has a new name Updating Breaking News: Highway Patrol enters the pursuit of armed suspects in High Springs Florida Health Department: Call ahead if you suspect symptoms of coronavirus High Springs Police, Alachua County Sheriff's Office looking for armed subjects Once upon a time in the forest Who is the "hidden Jesus" in today's society? Heading for home Teach me to number my days How the Hawthorne Hornets turned a rebuilding year into a state championship ARTSPEAKS Courageous Young Voices features award-winning poet at Thomas Center this Sunday WayWard Fox a Sly, Flavorful Addition to Downtown Area Restaurant Scene Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire in Hickory Forrest subdivision The Friday Editorial: Treat education as an investment, not an expense ADA improvements complete on Bo Diddley Plaza A plan for peacebuilding in Alachua County schools CCOA hosting affordable housing event for seniors The mystery of Newnans Lake Hawthorne headed to the state finals! Hawthorne wins state championship! Florida Highway Patrol Trooper to Receive Roadway Designation School Board: Where is the money? Palmetto & Pine: A place to balance work, education and childcare Boy's Basketball: Hawthorne two games away from state title! Shamrock McShane shaking it up with one-man Shakespeare show Grove Street Farmers Market makes its debut Cammack hoping to succeed Yoho in District 3 House bid Boys Lacrosse: Santa Fe pounds Gainesville 21-4 County declares April 1st to be Census Day Going, going, gone... County Commission postpones letter of intent to give acreage to U.S. Army Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News! Building an equitable Gainesville is Poe's goal Making way for laughter Traffic Alert: SW 12th Street closed this week Prum's Kitchen brings savory flavor of Cambodian cuisine to Gainesville Fire department rescues entrapped woman in two-car crash Trusting Mainstreet: Our promise to the readers as we venture forward Oysters are returning to Cedar Key Fellowship of Christian Athletes turns 65 Groups sue to protect Florida Panther from deadly road projects