EducationACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies Nick Anschultz Sep 15, 20250 commentsMeeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.
NewsCommunity climbs The Swamp for 9/11 remembrance Lillian Hamman Sep 11, 20250 commentsAlachua County Fire Rescue and UF tradition enters ninth year.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity 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, 20253 commentsLetter 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, 20258 commentsCommissioners 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, 20252 commentsRaises fire assessment rate to $250.
NewsAlachua County’s Harold Theus named Florida’s Fire Chief of the Year Staff Reports Jul 22, 20250 commentsTheus 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, 20254 commentsCommunity open house scheduled for Saturday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 20250 commentsResidents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
EducationThe Rock School honors Fire Station 80 on 9/11 Mike Ridaught Sep 12, 20240 commentsThe 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, 20240 commentsResidents invited to discuss future strategies, priorities on safeguarding community.
SponsoredGood in Gainesville: Public safety infrastructure grows Eric Godet Sr. Jun 14, 20240 commentsSeveral new facilities open with more on the way.
HealthFamilies grapple with impact of North Florida Hospital’s surgical shutdown Gary Nelson Apr 25, 202414 commentsBioethicist: Hospital had duty to disclose disruptions.
NewsHCA North Florida Hospital shutdown: ‘It’s been a disaster’ Gary Nelson Feb 9, 202416 commentsPatients still waiting for surgeries, hospital execs decline to speak.
NewsState investigating HCA surgery shutdown Gary Nelson Feb 5, 20242 commentsMobile response teams working to repair instruments.
NewsUF presents three awards highlighting ties with local community Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20230 commentsAwards given to local pastor, fire rescue and UF director.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs OKs fire prevention contract, city manager search Seth Johnson Nov 29, 20230 commentsCommission decides to table discussion of city attorney.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification Seth Johnson Nov 1, 20232 commentsMembers reject additional agenda items.
NewsMicanopy Fire Department transitions to Alachua County Fire Rescue Staff Reports Oct 2, 20230 commentsStation officially added on Sunday.
NewsUnits quench blaze at Newberry firewood company Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20230 commentsChief says safety talks in progress.
NewsRepeat fires in Newberry concern ACFR chief Seth Johnson Jun 29, 20231 commentOwner says state regulations increase risk.
Government + PoliticsAC Fire Rescue receives grant from DHS Staff Reports Jun 26, 20230 commentsDepartment will receive over $570K to improve its operations and safety.
NewsACFR breaks ground on new station C.J. Gish Mar 10, 20232 commentsStation 80 on SW 24th Avenue projected to be finished in early 2024.
Government + PoliticsGainesville signs off on radio system sale Seth Johnson Mar 2, 20231 commentCity, county praise $8 million deal.