EducationACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies Nick Anschultz Sep 15, 2025Meeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.
NewsCommunity climbs The Swamp for 9/11 remembrance Lillian Hamman Sep 11, 2025Alachua County Fire Rescue and UF tradition enters ninth year.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 2025City 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, 2025Letter 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, 2025Commissioners to send letter to Alachua County against “bad faith” fire aid cut negotiations.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26 Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 2025Raises fire assessment rate to $250.
NewsAlachua County’s Harold Theus named Florida’s Fire Chief of the Year Staff Reports Jul 22, 2025Theus started with Alachua County Fire Rescue in 1994.
Local NewsAlachua County raises flag, decouples hose at ceremony for new Fire Station 21 Seth Johnson May 30, 2025Community open house scheduled for Saturday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Residents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
EducationThe Rock School honors Fire Station 80 on 9/11 Mike Ridaught Sep 12, 2024The Rock basketball program officially welcomes neighborhood fire station with framed jersey.
Local LivingAlachua County Fire Rescue to host master plan public meeting Staff Reports Aug 21, 2024Residents invited to discuss future strategies, priorities on safeguarding community.
SponsoredGood in Gainesville: Public safety infrastructure grows Eric Godet Sr. Jun 14, 2024Several new facilities open with more on the way.
HealthFamilies grapple with impact of North Florida Hospital’s surgical shutdown Gary Nelson Apr 25, 2024Bioethicist: Hospital had duty to disclose disruptions.
NewsHCA North Florida Hospital shutdown: ‘It’s been a disaster’ Gary Nelson Feb 9, 2024Patients still waiting for surgeries, hospital execs decline to speak.
NewsState investigating HCA surgery shutdown Gary Nelson Feb 5, 2024Mobile response teams working to repair instruments.
NewsUF presents three awards highlighting ties with local community Seth Johnson Dec 11, 2023Awards given to local pastor, fire rescue and UF director.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs OKs fire prevention contract, city manager search Seth Johnson Nov 29, 2023Commission decides to table discussion of city attorney.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2023Members reject additional agenda items.
NewsMicanopy Fire Department transitions to Alachua County Fire Rescue Staff Reports Oct 2, 2023Station officially added on Sunday.
NewsUnits quench blaze at Newberry firewood company Seth Johnson Aug 10, 2023Chief says safety talks in progress.
NewsRepeat fires in Newberry concern ACFR chief Seth Johnson Jun 29, 2023Owner says state regulations increase risk.
Government + PoliticsAC Fire Rescue receives grant from DHS Staff Reports Jun 26, 2023Department will receive over $570K to improve its operations and safety.
NewsACFR breaks ground on new station C.J. Gish Mar 10, 2023Station 80 on SW 24th Avenue projected to be finished in early 2024.
Government + PoliticsGainesville signs off on radio system sale Seth Johnson Mar 2, 2023City, county praise $8 million deal.