Alachua County plans walk-up vaccine clinics starting Tuesday
May 3, 2021
A month after Gov. Ron DeSantis opened up COVID-19 vaccine access to any adult in the state, the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has […]
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Alachua County plans walk-up vaccine clinics starting Tuesday
A month after Gov. Ron DeSantis opened up COVID-19 vaccine access to any adult in the state, the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has […]
High Springs police nab pharmacy robbery suspect
Apr 30, 2021
The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) announced the arrest of the man investigators say is responsible for robbing Caring Pharmacy twice in less than a year. […]
Children’s Trust to fund 2,000 summer camp spots
Apr 30, 2021
The Children’s Trust of Alachua County board has approved $1.1 million in funding for more than 2,000 additional free or reduced-price seats for Alachua County young […]
Vaccines, ID cards offered at Day of the Immigrant event
Apr 30, 2021
The City of Gainesville, Madres Sin Fronteras and a network of local advocacy organizations will host a Day of the Immigrant event Saturday to celebrate diversity […]
ASO searching for Gainesville man
Apr 29, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. According to the ASO, the wife of 48-year-old David Eric […]
New invasive reptile rules take effect
Apr 29, 2021
New Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rules designed to protect the state from high-risk, non-native reptiles take effect Thursday (April 29). The rules come […]
Renovated Squirrel Ridge Park now open
Apr 28, 2021
The Alachua County Parks and Open Space Department has announced the reopening of Squirrel Ridge Park after a significant renovation project. “We’d like to extend thanks […]
One dead, three injured in Levy County crash
Apr 27, 2021
Update: According to FHP spokesman Patrick Riordan, emergency responders transported all three injured persons to UF Health Shands for treatment. The 22-year-old truck driver was airlifted […]
UF Health, FDOH team up on vaccine town hall
Apr 27, 2021
UF Health and the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County are joining forces for a virtual COVID-19 vaccine town hall on Thursday. The announcement comes […]
Three vaccine pop-up sites set for Levy County
Apr 26, 2021
Levy County Emergency Management has announced three vaccine pop-up sites are scheduled this week in Bronson, Chiefland and Cedar Key. The three walk-up clinics come on […]
ACPS makes masks optional for 2021-22 school year
Apr 25, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is immediately relaxing its pandemic protocols and will make masks optional in the 2021-22 school year, according to guidance the district […]
GPD seeks help locating sex offender
Apr 23, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has put out a request for public assistance locating a Gainesville man it says committed sexual battery. Ramon Demosthenes Adams, 42, […]
Walk-up vaccine clinics set for Gainesville, High Springs
Apr 22, 2021
The Alachua County health department has scheduled three walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Friday in Gainesville and High Springs. Each location is offering the Pfizer […]
Rock N’ Roll Sushi signs go up at Tioga
Apr 20, 2021
Signage is officially up at Rock N’ Roll Sushi in Newberry. Their new 1,950 square-foot space is located at Tioga Town Center and is “boasting concepts […]
Greater Gainesville unveils development initiative
Apr 16, 2021
The Greater Gainesville Chamber this week launched Inclusive Gainesville, a new initiative aimed at equitable economic development and inclusion. “As board chair for the Greater Gainesville […]
Two children hospitalized after fatal I-75 crash
Apr 14, 2021
Update: FHP spokesman Patrick Riordan said the driver and the deceased woman were the grandparents of the children riding in the 2020 Ford Explorer. He said to […]
Update: 911 service for Levy County Verizon customers reinstated
Apr 10, 2021
Update: On April 11 at about 7:55 p.m. the Verizon 911 call failure issue has been repaired. Our previous story: The Levy County Sheriff’s Office […]
Squall line in the Gulf heads deep into Florida this weekend
Apr 9, 2021
The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) have issued a statewide flash flood threat in the Panhandle and in […]
GPD apprehends repeat Walgreens robbery suspect
Apr 9, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is crediting alert Walgreens staff and customers for helping apprehend a robbery suspect. GPD officers responded to a reported robbery at […]
School district job fair set for GHS on Saturday
Apr 9, 2021
Principals from every Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will be on hand at Gainesville High School to conduct interviews and deliver information about certification and benefits […]
ABC to air true crime feature on Gainesville Ripper
Apr 9, 2021
More than three decades after a serial killer paralyzed Gainesville, ABC’s “20/20” program is airing a true crime special feature on the infamous Gainesville Ripper. The […]
Eastside student captures major science award
Apr 8, 2021
An Eastside High School student is headed for an international science fair representing the state of Florida. Eastside junior Vedant Karalkar has developed a low-cost diagnostic […]
Alachua County, High Springs commissions to meet Thursday
Apr 7, 2021
The Alachua County Commission and the City of High Springs Commission will conduct a hybrid joint meeting on Thursday at the Alachua County Administration Building. […]
GPD offers $50K reward for information on officer death
Apr 7, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is looking for the public’s help in solving 27 cold case homicides—and it’s willing to pay for quality tips. The City […]