NewsCar accident victim extracted from crash near Campville Staff Reports Jan 12, 20260 commentsOccupant trapped in vehicle in Saturday collision in east Alachua County.
NewsBrush fire north of Newberry threatens 3 homes Staff Reports Jan 7, 20260 commentsFirefighters extinguish blaze on NW 94th Avenue.
NewsFire crews rescue driver from wreck on SE 35th Street in Gainesville Staff Reports Jan 2, 20260 commentsAlachua County Fire Rescue and Gainesville Fire Rescue team up.
CrimeMan arrested for fires at Gainesville homeless camps on New Year’s Day Staff Reports Jan 2, 20261 commentJustin Croft charged with two counts of first-degree arson.
NewsFire destroys barn, vehicle in Cross Creek Staff Reports Dec 29, 20250 commentsCrews from multiple fire units respond to Sunday blaze.
NewsFirefighters extinguish chimney fire Staff Reports Dec 24, 20250 commentsCreosote buildup leads to fire.
Local NewsUF honors three partnerships with 2025 Town Gown award Seth Johnson Dec 5, 20250 commentsAwards for nursing, retail safety and gameday operations.
NewsWildland brush fire extinguished off US 301 near Campville Staff Reports Dec 1, 20250 commentsMultiple units respond to Sunday afternoon blaze south of County Road 1474.
NewsAlachua County extends mandatory burn ban Staff Reports Nov 24, 20250 commentsBan extended through Dec. 2.
NewsFire destroys abandoned residential home in High Springs Staff Reports Nov 24, 20250 commentsMultiple fire agencies respond Sunday night blaze.
NewsWildland fire subdued in Southwest Alachua County Staff Reports Nov 20, 20251 commentFire crews extinguished blaze that included a barn.
Local NewsCrews quench Sunday brush fire between High Springs, Newberry Staff Reports Nov 17, 20250 commentsFire contained to 4 acres within half an hour.
CrimeStabbing suspect apprehended on SE Hawthorne Road Staff Reports Sep 24, 20250 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies conduct high-risk traffic stop.
EducationACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies Nick Anschultz Sep 15, 20250 commentsMeeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes tentative budget, millage rates for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20254 commentsNew rates to generate $17 million additional taxes.
NewsCommunity climbs The Swamp for 9/11 remembrance Lillian Hamman Sep 11, 20250 commentsAlachua County Fire Rescue and UF tradition enters ninth year.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation Lillian Hamman Sep 5, 20253 commentsLetter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to raise taxes, save fire department to solve 2025-26 deficit Lillian Hamman Aug 29, 20258 commentsCommissioners to send letter to Alachua County against “bad faith” fire aid cut negotiations.
Government + PoliticsNewberry fire assessment fee spikes 50% Lillian Hamman Aug 26, 20259 commentsRate’s first increase in three years jumps to $300.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26 Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 20252 commentsRaises fire assessment rate to $250.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday Lillian Hamman Aug 18, 20250 commentsCity commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
NewsFirefighters battle High Springs blaze, save cat Staff Reports Jul 23, 20250 commentsMultiple units respond to mobile home fire.
NewsAlachua County’s Harold Theus named Florida’s Fire Chief of the Year Staff Reports Jul 22, 20250 commentsTheus started with Alachua County Fire Rescue in 1994.