Newberry to send off baseball team with fanfare
May 17, 2021
An escort by Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies and fans lining the streets will be the sendoff for the Newberry Panthers baseball team at 3 p.m. Tuesday. […]
May 24 job fair attracting wide range of employers
May 17, 2021
Employers from healthcare, service, retail and the City of Gainesville will be on hand at the upcoming 2021 Community Job and Resource Fair. The outdoor event […]
Gator football mini plans on sale
May 17, 2021
Orlando-based Gator football fan Zeke Otsuka has his guest list all figured out for the Florida football three-game mini plan he just purchased. “The plan is […]
Community invited to memorial for Reinhart boys
May 17, 2021
Tribute videos and remarks from guest speakers will be presented on Monday starting at 6 p.m. at a memorial event for Rex and Brody Reinhart. The […]
Fuel truck drivers pulling all-nighters to replenish supply
May 14, 2021
Just before midnight on Thursday at the Shell gas station in Jonesville, 8,800 gallons of fuel were being transferred to the underground fuel tanks. The Jacksonville-based […]
Officials warn against gas hoarding as pipeline resumes flow
May 12, 2021
Colonial Pipeline restarted operations at 5 p.m. today, but the company reported that a return to normal supply flow will not happen immediately. “Following this […]
DeSantis declares emergency in response to pipeline shutdown
May 12, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency Tuesday afternoon as gas stations throughout Alachua County and all of Florida sell out of gasoline. […]
The grab for gasoline is on
May 11, 2021
Trenton Sunoco station owner Mahesh Patel texted his fuel supplier Monday morning to let him know his inventory is down to 5,000 gallons but got no […]
Newberry extends ASO contract at lower rate
May 11, 2021
The City of Newberry approved the use of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office services for five more years at a lower rate under Sheriff Clovis Watson’s […]
ASO responds to armed disturbance in Archer
May 10, 2021
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) deputies responded on Monday afternoon to a call regarding an armed disturbance in Archer. According to ASO spokesperson Art Forgey, deputies […]
Art installations, fire station design on BOCC agenda
May 10, 2021
Three art installations valued at more than $30,000 each, a new look and design for Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) stations and community food projects are […]
Reinhart family thanks community, asks for privacy
May 9, 2021
The Reinhart family is asking for privacy and thanks the community for reaching out after the murder-suicide death of Paul Reinhart and his two boys Brody […]
Waldo flea market wide open for treasure hunting
May 7, 2021
It might be the best place to strike up a conversation about anything and everything after months of sticking close to home. Most vendors at the […]
Water tower painters are making the rounds
May 6, 2021
Jimmy Kelly and his wife Cathy were hanging out about 100 feet above Newberry on the downtown water tower at high noon in 90-degree heat. Dressed […]
Emotions run high at school board meeting
May 5, 2021
Last night’s School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting started on a positive note with a recognition of local teachers and employees. “Alachua County Public Schools […]
Sister Hazel lead singer offering Mother’s Day videos
May 5, 2021
Sister Hazel lead singer and Gainesville native Ken Block is offering personal video messages for Mother’s Day. Block posted the offer on his Facebook page on […]
County officials planning vaccine clinics for ages 12+
May 5, 2021
Superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Carlee Simon announced Tuesday night that the school district expects to expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include students age […]
ACPS continues requiring masks after DeSantis order
May 4, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended local emergency orders on Monday, but Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is reminding parents and students the move does not end […]
FWC issues notice to appear for men who dragged shark
May 3, 2021
Two people will appear before the Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission accused of killing a tiger shark that was dragged up the Chassahowitzka River in […]
DeSantis ends local COVID-19 emergency orders
May 3, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis used executive action to ban vaccine passports and end all local COVID-19 emergency orders on Monday. “We are no longer in a state […]
Thieves strike Arbor Greens neighborhood
May 3, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects for the theft of two vehicles and multiple break-ins of cars at the Arbor Greens development in […]
Local schools prepare for a different kind of prom
May 3, 2021
While some Florida high schools have scrapped prom this year, Alachua County schools will be holding the event with a new set of rules addressing COVID-19. […]
Column: Keeping Seabiscuit descendants a secret is an honor
Apr 30, 2021
I always know a few days before most this little secret I am gifted to hold onto until Jacqueline Cooper, founder of the Lil’ Biscuit Breeding […]
Here’s the scoop on the Westgate Publix closing
Apr 30, 2021
Shoppers who frequent Publix supermarket at Westgate Plaza in Gainesville will need to shop at other locations after 7 p.m. Saturday (May 1). Publix is closing […]