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Area stores create special shopping time for senior citizens only
Mar 18, 2020
Dollar General Corporation announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours beginning March […]
Humane Society seeks emergency foster homes and adopters in response to COVID‐19
Mar 18, 2020
The Humane Society of North Central Florida (HSNCF) is monitoring CDC guidelines and complying with all state and local mandates in regards to the outbreak of […]
Newberry declares State of General Emergency
Mar 18, 2020
The Newberry Commission agreed to enter a General State of Emergency on March 17th. “We know why we are all here,” Mayor Jordan Marlowe said as […]
High Springs declares State of Emergency
Mar 18, 2020
The City of High Springs declared a State of Emergency on March 17th and closed City Hall at 6 p.m. It will remain closed until April […]
Florida reaches out to the Feds for COVID-19 assistance
Mar 18, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that at the Governor’s direction, FDEM Director Jared Moskowitz is ordering additional supplies and personal […]
City of Alachua closes most recreational services
Mar 18, 2020
The City of Alachua continues to monitor and take necessary precautions related to COVID-19. Our preparations are guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Incumbents Arreola and Ward prevail in Gainesville municipal elections
Mar 17, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the nation, Gainesville voters spoke loud and clear on who they wanted on their city commission. Incumbents David Arreola […]
Superintendent of schools: “We are in uncharted territory”
Mar 17, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke announced to the School Board of Alachua County on March 17th that students will not be returning to school […]
Gainesville City Manager issues emergency directive
Mar 17, 2020
In response to concerns from the Gainesville business community and in the interests of the health and safety of our neighbors, City Manager Lee Feldman has […]
Santa Fe College continues operations online until at least March 30th
Mar 17, 2020
Santa Fe College announced that all SF facilities will be closed as of 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 17th, until at least Monday, March 30th. During […]
Governor shuts down bars and night clubs in Florida
Mar 17, 2020
At a press conference this afternoon, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he was shutting down bars, ending classroom instruction at universities for the semester, ordering a […]
Newberry mayor will declare State of Emergency
Mar 17, 2020
Mayor Jordan Marlowe announced via social media on March 17 that he will be declaring a State of Emergency for the City of Newberry. “This afternoon, […]
Four UF students test positive for coronavirus
Mar 17, 2020
A day after two students presented concerns to the City of Gainesville commission claiming that the UF student population isn’t taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, Florida […]
Pet daycare center offers discount care and free pet pickup
Mar 17, 2020
Dogs Rule Owner Jill Davis is offering free transport of pups to her daycare center in Gainesville through May 1 in an effort to help out […]
COVID-19 dashboard keeps residents informed
Mar 17, 2020
In an effort to deliver daily updates to Florida residents, the Florida Department of Health launched a COVID-19 Case Dashboard on March 16th. “As part of […]
State Parks announce cancellation of services and limitations on hours of operation
Mar 17, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The safety and welfare of our employees and the public we serve are of top priority to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). […]
What coronavirus symptoms should I look for, and when do I call the doctor? A doctor answers 4 questions
Mar 17, 2020
As the nation adjusts to the threat of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, it’s only natural to worry whether a cough or aches and […]
Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to house fire on NW 41st Place
Mar 17, 2020
Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue’s NW stations responded to a residential house fire Monday evening shortly before 9pm at the 2900 block of NW 41st Place. “Crews arrived […]
Gainesville Fire Rescue extricates driver from two-car crash on Williston Road
Mar 16, 2020
The Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) responded to a collission involving two vehicles Monday afternoon on Williston Road. At 1:18 pm, the Combined Communications Center (CCC) received […]
Gainesville declares State of Emergency
Mar 16, 2020
Updating Breaking News: Mayor Lauren Poe signed a declaration of pandemic emergency this evening. “We are all in this together,” he said. City Manager Lee Feldman […]
Veterans announce changes
Mar 16, 2020
Visitor Access to State Veterans’ Homes Suspended TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs has announced additional steps to combat the spread of COVID-19 in […]
Sheriff’s Office responds to Alachua County State of Emergency
Mar 16, 2020
Following the State of Emergency issued in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida and the United States, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has suspended […]
Newberry produce stand is holding steady
Mar 16, 2020
While farmers markets throughout Alachua County area cancelling events, one open air market produce stand in Newberry is maintaining its hours and remaining open seven days […]
Alert: Alachua County declares State of Emergency
Mar 16, 2020
County Commission Chair Robert Hutchinson has declared a local “State of Emergency” in Alachua County This will give County government a greater ability to react as […]