Local LivingResidents invited to learn about Alachua County flood map updates Staff Reports Aug 11, 2025Proposed changes will be for Waccasassa Basin and surrounding areas.
NewsSmashed home during Helene leaves Gainesville family searching Seth Johnson Oct 21, 2024Helene proves worst storm for Alachua County.
NewsFEMA disaster recovery center opens in Dixie County Staff Reports Aug 20, 2024Center to provide assistance for survivors of Hurricane Debby.
Local NewsDeSantis warns that waters will continue to rise in North Florida Seth Johnson Aug 6, 2024Governor called storm ‘salt in the wounds’ after Idalia.
NewsNationwide emergency alert test scheduled for Wednesday Staff Reports Oct 3, 2023FEMA, FCC to conduct test that will be sent to TV, radio and mobile devices.
NewsLevy County offers Idalia clean-up help Glory Reitz Sep 5, 2023Debris clean-up, disaster recovery and feeding sites available for impacted residents
NewsGainesville escapes worst of Idalia’s wrath Seth Johnson Sep 1, 2023City, county deploy resources to hardest hit areas
NewsGFR receives $184K Firefighters grant Staff Reports Aug 21, 2023Marks the second Assistance to Firefighters Grant the department has received since June.
Government + PoliticsLake City receives $200K firefighters grant Staff Reports Aug 15, 2023Funds earmarked for new equipment.
NewsSRWMD to host updated flood-risk map meetings Mainstreet Daily News Jan 25, 2023Meetings will discuss updated flood-risk maps for Santa Fe Watershed.
NewsFlorida agriculture takes $1.56 billion hit Taryn Ashby Oct 26, 2022UF economists predict losses from Hurricane Ian’s aftermath.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2022Commission also ratifies millage rate, talks surtax.
Government + PoliticsGRU safety facilitator stays ahead of storms Suzette Cook | City of Gainesville Sep 5, 2022Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30 with September being most active month.