Alachua County athletic director issues warning for crowd size and lack of face masks at football games
The athletic director for Alachua County Public Schools said he has put six high schools on notice after receiving photographs of packed stands from concerned parents […]
Archer accepts County’s CARES Act reimbursement, plans to ask for more
The City of Archer Commission tabled a resolution at the Sept. 14th meeting that would have adopted the Florida governor’s Plan for Recovery because it would […]
Puppet shows helping families and students with stress of COVID-19 and more
It all started with a puppet named Cooper. Gainesville Educational Consultant Dr. Tracy Leibach had already been using puppets to connect with students when she worked […]
Gilchrist County to vote on Sunday alcohol sales
Gilchrist County residents will vote Nov. 3rd on whether to allow alcohol sales within the county on Sundays. Currently, ordinance 6-1 reads: “No alcoholic beverages […]
Alachua County cold case detective recounts interview with serial killer featured on 60 Minutes
Alachua County Sheriff’s Cold Case Detective Kevin Allen said he was lucky to be the first of 10 detectives to interview convicted serial killer Samuel Little […]
Local wildlife artist creates gator face masks
Renowned Gainesville Wildlife Artist Jim Wilson announced that he was literally “back to the drawing board” on his Facebook page. He has, “dusted off the […]
Parents upset that marching bands are limited to 50, won’t perform on fields
Alachua County Parent Jeni Smith launched a petition against the school district limiting marching bands from performing on the field and serving as pep bands only. […]
Giant power transformer makes safe trip from Newberry to Fort White solar farm
She arrived in Newberry by rail car two weeks ago as discreetly as a 144,000 pound power transformer could. And two weeks later, on a quiet […]
On the Agenda: Pine Ridge RV Park proposal sparks concern from neighbors
A public hearing to discuss a proposed 374 RV site known as Pine Ridge RV Park will be considered by the Gilchrist County Board of County […]
DeSantis wants local governments to report all COVID-19 measures implemented
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants all local governments to report any COVID-19 response activities in writing. On Friday (Sept. 4th) DeSantis issued the following statement: “Per […]
Ahh… that movie theater popcorn is back
The movie theaters in Gainesville are dark, and that’s a good thing. That giant bucket of hot, fresh, buttered popcorn tastes like a miracle after four […]
Union Market growing roots at Celebration Pointe
Lauren and Eric Morales of Humble Nature Farm in Lake City are good at growing pasture raised poultry. Now, they are hoping to continue to grow […]
Newberry High football coach ‘blessed’ to be back
Ed Johnson, the head coach of the Newberry High School football team, says he and the team are blessed. With close to 80 players in the […]
COVID-19 Dashboards: Alachua County schools, UF launch case reporting sites
As the University Florida, Santa Fe College and Alachua County public and private schools tackle the new school year during a pandemic there are several ways […]
Trash talking brothers launch Youtube channel
Travis Smith is standing on his younger brother Maverick’s shoulders trying to free up an extension cord that’s been wrapped and knotted around a young Banyan […]
West End golfers and residents protest rezoning application from developer
More than three dozen golfers and residents of West End, Tioga and neighboring developments marched along Newberry Road in front of the now defunct West End […]
West End golfers, homeowners, fans of green space set to picket against rezoning
West End resident and avid golfer Susie Prewitt likes to tell the story of the hole in one she got at West End Golf course. Prewitt, […]
Day trip: Universal’s response to the pandemic different from Disney’s
More character interactions, a squirt of hand sanitizer before you enter each ride or attraction and no reservations required are a few of the differences that […]
UF telehealth pilot program aimed at reducing absenteeism, increasing graduation rates
Students in three Alachua County Public Schools will have access to telehealth appointments during school hours this year as part of a joint effort between UF […]
Advocate says Citizens for Holding Ginnie Springs Accountable group is making progress
Gilchrist County neighbors of Ginnie Springs Outdoors campground say that problems with pollution, loud music, drugs, alcohol, strangers wandering onto their properties and traffic jams blocking […]
Breaking News: Florida judge lifts stay; gives local control to districts in reopening schools
Updated: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Leon County Circuit Judge lifted an automatic stay after the state appealed his decision to grant the Florida Education Association’s (FEA) […]
County Commission to reduce number of gatherers indoors and out as college students return to class
As college students prepare for classes to start, the Alachua Board of Commissioners wants to make sure that the low positivity rate, decline in COVID-19 cases, […]
Alachua County Health Department says its rapid response team is ready for school start
The Alachua County Department of Health is not sure of how many students will be in class on the Aug. 31st start date but it says […]
Newberry wants CARES Act funds despite ignoring County face mask rule
The Alachua County Board COVID-19 Subrecipient Grant Agreement spells it out clearly: Recipient consents to and agrees to “Comply with all Emergency Orders issued by the […]