Alachua, Suwannee county wrecks claim two lives
Mar 11, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has announced two traffic fatalities in Alachua and Suwannee counties. Just after midnight a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian who […]
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Alachua, Suwannee county wrecks claim two lives
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has announced two traffic fatalities in Alachua and Suwannee counties. Just after midnight a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian who […]
Here’s where to vote in Gainesville city election
Mar 11, 2021
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton is reminding Gainesville voters of polling place changes for the regular election taking place Tuesday, March 16. In particular, […]
Columbia County authorities locate missing man
Mar 10, 2021
Update: The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announced that Tony Brannon has been located. “Thank you all for sharing this post,” the department said in an update posted […]
ACPS opens magnet programs application process
Mar 8, 2021
The window for local families to apply for their children to attend one of Alachua County Public Schools’ (ACPS) academic or career-technical (CTE) magnet programs opened […]
GPD officer hospitalized after single-car crash
Mar 4, 2021
A Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officer remains hospitalized after sustaining non-life threatening injuries in a single-car crash Wednesday morning. According to a GDP press release late […]
Outdoor vaccine clinic scheduled Tuesday in Newberry
Mar 3, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available, the City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have announced an appointment-only vaccine clinic in Newberry on Tuesday, […]
County seeks your parks and open spaces photos
Mar 2, 2021
The Alachua County Parks and the open space department is looking for original photos of county parks and open spaces for print and digital pieces and […]
VA extends walk-up vaccine clinics in Lake City, Gainesville
Feb 28, 2021
Last week the VA hospitals in Lake City and Gainesville held daily walk-up vaccine clinics, and both locations announced Saturday that they will again offer walk-up […]
Gainesville gets grant to restore Tumblin Creek
Feb 26, 2021
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has awarded $512,073 to Gainesville to repair damage Hurricane Irma inflicted on Tumblin Creek in 2017. The DEO funds […]
Gainesville man indicted for trying to join ISIS
Feb 26, 2021
This week a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a former Gainesville resident with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq […]
FWC moves to repel 16 high-risk invasive reptiles in Florida
Feb 26, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Thursday approved new rules to address the importation, breeding and possession of high-risk invasive reptiles—overruling the objections […]
Gainesville toddler dies in traffic accident
Feb 25, 2021
A Gainesville 3-year-old rolled a scooter into the street and was fatally struck by a passing truck, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). GPD says […]
ACPS to begin free supper giveaways next week
Feb 25, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools’ Food & Nutrition Department has announced the expansion of its after-school meals program to deliver evening meals at 19 area locations. The […]
Teen suspect faces murder charge in fatal bat attack
Feb 24, 2021
The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) has announced the arrest of a teenager in connection with a fatal bat attack on Valentine’s Day. A joint investigation […]
Poe to deliver State of the City address tonight
Feb 24, 2021
Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will deliver his annual State of the City address Wednesday night. Poe took office in 2016 and is serving his second term […]
Bronson lifts boil water notice
Feb 23, 2021
Update: The town of Bronson lifted its boil water notice Thursday afternoon, according to David Peaton, assistant director of Levy County Emergency Management. Our original story: […]
Lake City, Gainesville VA hospitals offer walk-up vaccines this week
Feb 22, 2021
The Lake City and Malcom Randall VA hospitals are offering walk-up vaccine clinics this week to qualifying veterans. The Lake City event runs Monday through Friday, […]
Gainesville sends mail-in ballots for March election
Feb 20, 2021
This week the City of Gainesville mailed more than 20,000 mail-in ballots for next month’s regular election. The ballots went to Gainesville residents who signed up […]
Suwannee County accident kills Lake City teen
Feb 17, 2021
Two teens driving pickups collided in south Suwannee County late Wednesday afternoon leaving one of them dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The accident […]
VA expands vaccine access to some veterans under 65
Feb 17, 2021
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is expanding its vaccine eligibility to include some veteran populations under the age of 65, the system announced Wednesday. […]
High Springs pharmacy robbed again
Feb 15, 2021
The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) is searching for an armed robbery suspect after the Caring Pharmacy was robbed for at least the second time in […]
Man suffers serious injuries in back yard bat attack
Feb 15, 2021
The High Springs Police Department is looking for information in connection with a back yard assault Sunday night in southeast High Springs. Police say an unknown […]
One dead, five injured in three-car accident
Feb 13, 2021
A 49-year-old High Springs woman died and five others suffered minor injuries in a three-car accident in Columbia County Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway […]
VA to hold walk-up vaccine clinic in Lake City
Feb 12, 2021
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare has announced a four-day, walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic next week in Lake City. The clinic will run from Feb. 16 to […]