Three Buchholz students eye national math team
Apr 6, 2021
Three Buchholz High School students have qualified for the United States of America Math Olympiad (USAMO). That achievement puts them a step closer to earning a […]
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Three Buchholz students eye national math team
Three Buchholz High School students have qualified for the United States of America Math Olympiad (USAMO). That achievement puts them a step closer to earning a […]
Alachua County unveils slate of Earth Day events
Apr 6, 2021
Few places in Florida offer the kind of outdoor experiences area residents enjoy in North Central Florida, with its springs, parks and rich natural resources. That […]
Suwannee County authorities bust vehicle theft operation
Mar 31, 2021
The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has announced the arrest of two men who investigators say were operating a stolen vehicle “chop shop.” According to an […]
FWC urges caution on Manatee Appreciation Day
Mar 31, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is using this year’s Manatee Appreciation Day—the last Wednesday in March—to remind Floridians to keep a watchful eye […]
Library to offer mobile WiFi hotspots for checkout
Mar 30, 2021
Alachua County residents can check out mobile hotspots from the Alachua County Library District starting Thursday. The new WiFi2Go pilot program is offering 100 hotspots that […]
ASO arrests two alleged gang members
Mar 30, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has announced the arrest of two alleged gang members on numerous charges. “Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. wanted to share the […]
Gainesville town hall to address affordable housing
Mar 29, 2021
At-large Gainesville City Commissioner Reina Saco will host a one-hour virtual town hall meeting at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday (March 30) to discuss current issues, including upcoming […]
GPD investigating fatal hit-and-run
Mar 29, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) have arrested a man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred early Saturday morning. According to a GPD press […]
Weekend wrecks result in two fatalities
Mar 29, 2021
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating separate fatality accidents that occurred in the area late Sunday. The first resulted in the death of a 44-year-old Jacksonville […]
Veteran caregivers, spouses now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Mar 26, 2021
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to the spouses and caregivers of all veterans currently receiving care at […]
Gainesville fire destroys structures, cuts power
Mar 25, 2021
Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews had to move quickly Thursday to put out a rapidly spreading fire that nearly threatened several homes. GFR responded to the […]
BOCC votes to purchase 4,000-acre preserve
Mar 25, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has voted to purchase roughly 4,000 acres from the Weyerhaeuser Company—an acquisition poised to become the largest in the […]
ASO releases recent checkpoint data
Mar 25, 2021
Today Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announced the details from Friday’s sobriety checkpoint. Deputies stopped 744 vehicles at the checkpoint, resulting in the following actions: […]
Gator star, Gainesville native Tre Mann goes pro
Mar 24, 2021
UF star guard and Gainesville native Tre Mann announced Wednesday that he’s declaring for the NBA Draft following his All-SEC sophomore season. “I’d like to thank […]
Vaccine opens to 50+ residents in Alachua County
Mar 23, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County has opened COVID-19 vaccine appointments to residents age 50 and older, following the latest guidelines from Gov. […]
Update: Authorities reunite boy with his family
Mar 23, 2021
Update: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has reunited the boy with his family. According to Sergeant Paul Bloom, the boy had run away from home when Florida Highway Patrol found […]
Library district announces expanded hours
Mar 23, 2021
The Alachua County Library District announced it will increase operating hours as part of several changes amid the receding pandemic. “I appreciate the community’s support and […]
High Springs Playhouse searching for Gilligan’s Island stars
Mar 22, 2021
The High Springs Playhouse (HSP) is holding auditions this week for actors interested in bringing the iconic 1960s TV show “Gilligan’s Island” to the live stage. […]
Driver rear-ends Levy County school bus, flees scene
Mar 19, 2021
An unknown driver rear-ended a Levy County school bus Friday morning and then fled the scene, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported Friday afternoon. According to […]
Florida gas prices rising sharply
Mar 17, 2021
National gas prices have spiked nearly 40 cents to $2.86 since last month’s winter storm in Texas, according to data collected by AAA. That trend is […]
Columbia County opens 18+ vaccine registration
Mar 16, 2021
The Columbia County Health Department is inviting Columbia residents 18 and older to begin signing up now to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis […]
VA drops appointments, age requirements for vaccines
Mar 15, 2021
This week the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is holding walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics with no age requirement in Gainesville and Lake City. “Vaccines will […]
Alachua County rental assistance program opens today
Mar 15, 2021
Alachua County will begin accepting online applications at noon today for more than $8 million in federal rental assistance funds. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) […]
ASO plans sobriety checkpoint for March 19
Mar 12, 2021
Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. has announced a sobriety checkpoint for March 19 in Gainesville. According to an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) press release, […]