Memorial Healthcare names Jimenez CEO finalist
UF Health CEO Ed Jimenez advanced to the final four in the Memorial Healthcare System’s search for a new CEO, according to a Memorial announcement this […]
US Marshals nab High Springs fugitive in Louisiana
A New Orleans-based U.S. Marshals Task Force located and arrested John Culp in Louisiana following a manhunt that started in High Springs on Saturday. According to […]
Car hits, kills Lake City cyclist
A car hit and killed a Lake City bicyclist on US Highway 441 in Lake City early Thursday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) […]
Internet speed test seeks to locate problem zones
Eliminating slow internet and underserviced areas continues to be a priority throughout Florida. On Wednesday, Alachua County released an announcement asking residents to participate in the […]
Florida gas prices dip 18 cents per gallon
Florida witnessed the third-largest drop in average price per gallon nationally over the past week, according to new data AAA released Monday. Both the Gainesville area […]
HSPD seeks man who allegedly struck officer
Police are searching for a High Springs man who allegedly attacked an officer, resisted arrest and fled the scene following a Saturday night incident. The High […]
Update: Manhunt for murder suspect goes nationwide
Update (12:15 p.m.): According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office (USCO), the manhunt for alleged murder suspect Anthony George has gone nationwide. On Tuesday, USCO posted […]
1 dead, 1 injured in GNV hit-and-run incidents
One pedestrian died and a scooter driver was injured in two separate hit-and-run incidents in Gainesville on Thursday. According to a Gainesville Police Department (GPD) release, […]
Bomb threats shake Gilchrist County schools
Area law enforcement agencies are investigating multiple bomb threats throughout the Gilchrist County School District (GCSD) over the past five days. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office […]
Update: Columbia High School cleared from threat
Update (5:15 p.m.): Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reported in a press release that a call was received at 11:30 a.m. regarding a possible explosive device […]
Area gas price hikes pause over weekend
Gas prices have steadied in recent days following a historic two-week surge that witnessed fuel costs go from $3.56 per gallon to last Thursday’s record high […]
RTS bus hits, kills pedestrian on West University
A Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) bus hit and killed a male pedestrian at the NW 13th Street and West University Avenue intersection on Thursday evening. […]
Watson responds to PBA accusations
Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. fired back on Thursday at the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) a day after the union accused him of violating labor […]
FHSAA unveils new football plan
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced Wednesday the new football classification divisions its board of directors approved in February. The restructure will put 232 […]
Gas prices put pinch on local drivers
Gas prices have soared to record highs at a dizzying pace, but Floridians won’t be seeing relief at the pump anytime soon as the Legislature decided […]
5 seriously injured in Monday I-75 accident
Five people are in serious condition following the Monday accident on I-75 northbound at Alachua exit 399, which involved nine vehicles. According to a Florida Highway […]
Multiple-vehicle I-75 collision injures 8
Nine vehicles collided at I-75 northbound exit 399, sending eight people to the hospital on Monday evening. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) spokesperson Lt. Patrick […]
Gas prices skyrocket to near record highs
Crude oil and gas prices skyrocketed this past week as the national average for a gallon of gas surged 45 cents in seven days and 62 […]
PBA files grievance against Sheriff Watson
The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) filed a class action grievance against Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson, Jr., over unfair labor practices. In a letter sent […]
North Florida Regional hospital unveils new name
North Florida Regional Medical Center celebrated its transition to a new brand on Thursday, officially becoming HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. At a sign unveiling ceremony, […]
Local COVID numbers drop, CDC updates mask policy
Last week COVID-positive hospitalizations in Gainesville dropped below 100 patients for the first time since the first week of January and new Alachua County cases were […]
Area chapters celebrate National FFA Week
This week marks National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week as area chapters celebrated with multiple events. “We started off with Farm Day, that was on […]
Blue Alert suspect shot, killed in Steinhatchee
A Blue Alert suspect was killed during a Steinhatchee home invasion on Tuesday. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) issued a Blue Alert Tuesday night after […]
Florida, U.S. gas prices climb amid world tensions
Tensions over Russia’s potential invasion of Ukraine are affecting the oil market and driving gas prices up throughout the United States. The national average for a gallon […]