FHP: Drunk driver kills Chiefland woman
Oct 30, 2021
A drunk driver killed an 80-year-old Chiefland woman Friday night, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported Saturday morning. According to FHP, the accident occurred near the […]
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FHP: Drunk driver kills Chiefland woman
A drunk driver killed an 80-year-old Chiefland woman Friday night, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported Saturday morning. According to FHP, the accident occurred near the […]
FHP detains man in Columbia County for Miami murder
Oct 29, 2021
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Officer detained a Gibsonton man early Thursday morning on I-10 in Columbia County for a warrant in connection with a Miami-Dade […]
The Swamp Restaurant breaks ground
Oct 28, 2021
The Swamp Restaurant broke ground Wednesday kicking off a projected 10-month construction plan to revive the Gainesville landmark. The restaurant closed down in 2020 when a […]
Accident stalls I-75 southbound traffic
Oct 28, 2021
A pickup truck pulling a trailer and an SUV collided on southbound Interstate 75 Thursday morning near the Gainesville 39th Avenue off ramp. According to a […]
NWS: Severe storm warning issued for Thursday
Oct 27, 2021
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe storm warning for North Central Florida starting late Thursday morning. According to a report released from the Jacksonville […]
1 teen killed, 1 injured in Lake City shooting
Oct 27, 2021
A Lake City teenager died from a gunshot wound at Cedar Park Apartments Wednesday night. Lake City police officers responded to the apartments at 9:54 p.m. […]
Lake City police chief resigns
Oct 27, 2021
Lake City Police Chief Argatha Gilmore tendered her resignation on Tuesday with the interim city manager after 12 years of service. Her last day will be […]
Baby gibbon receives new name
Oct 26, 2021
Following their recent online naming auction, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s baby gibbon now has a name—Cusa. To celebrate the first birthday of the SF […]
FWC: Now is the time to evict bats from your home
Oct 25, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public that fall is an ideal time to exclude bats from your home or other […]
The Fest returns for 19th year
Oct 24, 2021
The Fest three-day underground music event kicks off at 12 a.m. Friday at 18 venues throughout Gainesville and will feature musicians, comedians and professional wrestlers from […]
EPD reminds residents about fertilizer ban
Oct 20, 2021
The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is reminding residents that Alachua County’s landscape fertilizer regulations prohibit using fertilizers containing nitrogen from July through February. In […]
ACHD expands East Gainesville clinical hours
Oct 20, 2021
The Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) will extend its East Gainesville location’s primary care hours starting Nov. 1. The clinic’s new times will be from 7:30 a.m. to […]
Driver dies in collision near Fort White
Oct 19, 2021
A two-vehicle collision east of Fort White resulted in a fatality Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said in a report that a 37-year-old Bell […]
Alachua County disables comments on social media
Oct 19, 2021
Social media sites for Alachua County no longer allow followers to post comments as of Oct. 15. The announcement for the new policy was published on […]
CCSO searches for missing teen
Oct 18, 2021
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reported 16-year-old Dylan Perrault missing on Sunday. The Keystone Heights teenager was last seen at Keystone Beach wearing a black […]
Tampa man arrested for crash in Alachua County
Oct 14, 2021
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol arrested Nathaniel Allen Klippel, 20, on Thursday in Tampa after surrounding his residence and encouraging his surrender for an interstate […]
Seafood Festival returns after COVID hiatus
Oct 14, 2021
After taking a year off due to the COVID pandemic, the 51st Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival returns this weekend. The free event runs from 10 […]
Lake Butler woman dies in collision with truck
Oct 13, 2021
A 26-year-old Lake Butler woman died Wednesday afternoon near LaCrosse when she collided with a tractor trailer. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, the […]
UF: Data streamlining helps hunger problem
Oct 13, 2021
Data sets are often easy to find but complicated to use because scientists store and use information differently and they vary their vocabulary. Now, UF researchers […]
Waldo celebrates Fall Festival on Friday
Oct 13, 2021
The City of Waldo’s annual Fall Festival kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the City Square. The free two hour family event will feature games, […]
Update: GPD seeks suspects in Waldo Road shooting
Oct 12, 2021
Update (Oct. 15, 3 pm): Gainesville Police Department (GPD) detectives are seeking assistance in locating Martrell Carter, 19, and Orion Davis, 17, in connection to the shooting […]
IFAS aims to help Floridians facing hunger
Oct 12, 2021
More than 3 million Florida residents are food insecure and receive food assistance. During Food Week, Oct. 11 to 16, units across UF/IFAS are raising awareness […]
Man dies after shooting at Alachua block party
Oct 10, 2021
A 19-year-old Gainesville man died after being shot at a block party in Alachua early Sunday morning. According to the Alachua Police Department (APD), homicide occurred […]
1 teen dead, 4 injured in Lake City accident
Oct 8, 2021
Five Lake City teenagers were involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident Thursday night that resulted in one fatality. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, around […]