Update: Abducted children recovered
Update (1:53 p.m.): The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announced that authorities safely recovered the children from a Suwannee County motel. Deputies took Sydni Jones and David […]
Sheriff urges continued COVID-19 vigilance
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the last week has brought a flurry of news that indicates the end may be in sight. Florida became one […]
LifeSouth says local blood supply at critical level
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has issued an urgent call for blood citing critically low supply levels in the Gainesville area. LifeSouth defines an emergency need as […]
DeSantis: Vaccine access to expand to Floridians 18+
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that all residents 18 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by April 5. “We’ve now vaccinated […]
COVID-19 scam call reported in Columbia County
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about scam calls from people claiming to deliver coronavirus vaccines to individual homes. Sheriff’s office spokesman Steven […]
UF, county team up for day of service
More than 1,000 people have volunteered to participate in an annual day of service event in Gainesville and the surrounding area on Saturday. The Big Event, […]
Chiefland theater set to open new show
Chief Theater in Chiefland is opening a new production Friday that is dedicated to its long-time house manager who died in January. “This is special,” said […]
Fallen GPD officer’s family responds to memorial vandalism
The family of a fallen Gainesville police officer is speaking out after vandals destroyed a memorial and sparked an outpouring of public support. “I am overwhelmed […]
Vaccine momentum builds as DeSantis lowers access age
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System began administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Tuesday amid a flurry of good news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic that […]
Newly eligible groups can begin scheduling vaccine appointments
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County has opened vaccine registration for populations Gov. Ron DeSantis declared eligible in an executive order issued Monday. […]
Attorney: UF student families could receive millions after traffic deaths
The families of two UF students killed in recent traffic accidents near campus could receive millions in damages after filing separate lawsuits last week in the […]
All area veterans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
All area veterans are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare System announced Wednesday afternoon. “Employees at the NF/SGVHS continue […]
DeSantis expands vaccine eligibility in Florida
On Monday Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order extending vaccine eligibility to include the following groups in Florida: Long-term care facility residents and […]
Farm Share to hold food giveaway in Gainesville
Farm Share is holding a drive-thru food distribution Friday at Gainesville Regional Airport. The event will begin at 9:30 at 4191 NE Waldo Road. Organizers and […]
Alachua County calling thousands who used wrong vaccine registration site
Alachua County is calling thousands of residents who have signed up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments on the state registration site even though the Florida Department of […]
Sen. Keith Perry throws cold water on Springs County
Organizers for a movement known as Springs County continue to display banners and signs, operate a welcome center and meet regularly on Facebook, but state Sen. […]
Clay Electric issues scam warning
Clay Electric Cooperative is again warning its members to beware of scam calls demanding payment for fraudulent bills. In a Wednesday statement Clay Electric said it […]
Rubio, Scott vote for acquittal as Trump survives impeachment vote
Florida Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott both voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on Saturday, delivering a second acquittal to Trump a year […]
Local Pace Center named Golden Grant recipient
The North Florida/Southern Georgia McDonald’s Operators Association has named Gainesville’s Pace Center for Girls one of four recipients of the inaugural Golden Grants. The Pace Center […]
Daycare owner arrested for not reporting child abuse
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a local daycare owner today on charges of evidence destruction and failing to report child abuse, abandonment or neglect. According to […]
Senate votes to proceed with impeachment trial
The U.S. Senate voted 56-44 Tuesday afternoon to proceed with the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. The outcome of the vote on the constitutionality […]
Local counties continue using existing vaccine registration systems
Levy, Dixie, and Gilchrist counties have pushed back their switch to the state vaccine registration system while the state finishes its onboarding process, according to David Peaton […]
10-time felon arrested in Gilchrist County
Authorities have arrested a 10-time convicted felon on drug charges, according to the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday Deputy David Reeves stopped a pickup truck […]
Levy County to conduct first drive-thru vaccination clinic Friday
The Florida Department of Health in Levy County will hold its first drive-thru vaccination event for 500 pre-registered residents Friday in Williston. Levy County has been […]