Alachua County Sheriff candidates state their cases during virtual forum
With early voting scheduled for August 3rd and vote-by-mail ballots going out July 10th, Alachua County Sheriff candidates got a head start presenting their platforms on […]
COVID-19 tests in Alachua County hard to get? Try Gilchrist and Levy counties
Flashback about a month ago when anyone could make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at the Alachua County Health Department drive-through testing site with […]
DeSantis responds to surging COVID-19 positive cases in Florida
“I was young once and I understand the mindset,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said, surrounded by doctors from the Ascension Sacred Heart hospital in Pensacola on […]
Breaking News: Employees at four Publix locations in Gainesville test positive for COVID-19
A Publix Super Markets spokesperson confirmed on June 27th that employees at four store locations in Gainesville have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Media Relations […]
“Here you go, have a face mask”
City of Gainesville Code Enforcement Officers Samantha Norris and John Gates spent time at the Home Depot store on Tower Road Friday morning greeting mask-wearing customers […]
West End homeowners band together to protect their backyard from developer
More than 30 homeowners who enjoyed West End Golf course as their backyard want to keep it that way. A week after receiving development plans submitted […]
Florida reports over 5,000 new positive COVID-19 cases for the second straight day
According to the Florida Department of Health Dashboard, 5,004 positive results were added to that total representing new cases from June 24th. The current total of […]
New York requires 14-day quarantine for visitors from Florida and 8 other states
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 24th that visitors from nine states will have to self-quarantine for 14 days if they visit New York. […]
Breaking News: Florida reports daily all time high of 5,511 new positive COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health has added 5,511 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 109,014 cases as of the […]
Breaking News: County Commission tightens enforcement of face covering requirement
Two days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to more closely monitor businesses in non-compliance of COVID-19 operating guidelines, Alachua County is stepping up its […]
Got coins? Local businesses might need them
When the economy shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coins stopped circulating and that has started to impact local businesses. The Federal Reserve […]
Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, state daily reports show discrepancies
The Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 Case Dashboard daily case reports have not aligned with the Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida […]
Florida crosses 100,000 positive COVID-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health confirms that there are now more than 100,000 positive cases reported in Florida and that includes 2,926 new COVID-19 cases reported […]
‘Grip it, rip it, sip it’ at new axe throwing bar coming soon to Gainesville
Entrepreneur Suzanne Gilbert says opening an axe throwing bar in Gainesville is an “ax-cellent” and “ax-iting” new venture. The former marketing executive and professional poker player […]
Pup thrown from vehicle during accident near Micanopy reunited with owners
While passing through Micanopy on June 12th, Bobby Schlenz and his fiancée were involved in an accident that totaled their Dodge Ram and propelled their pup […]
Pop-up Movie Tour draws hundreds of viewers to Oaks Mall
Drive-In Dude and Pop-up Movie Tour Founder Michael Silver had to close his event business based in Pensacola due to the pandemic. But the event planner […]
Governor receives 38 Bills from the Florida Legislature
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will decide the fate of 38 Bills delivered to his desk on June 16th from the Florida Legislature. Here’s a look at […]
Developing Story: Plans submitted for 487-unit development at former West End Golf Club
The Alachua County Planning staff met with JBrown Professional Group on June 16th to discuss a proposed 487-residential unit development that includes an 80-room hotel. According to […]
Breaking News: 2,610 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida
FDOH reports COVID-19 new case positivity rate of 10.4 percent A day after Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried stated that Florida Gov. Ron Desantis “has lost control […]
School board approves renaming of elementary school
Dozens of people encouraged the School Board of Alachua County to approve the name change of J.J. Finley Elementary including a second grader from Glen Springs […]
Springs County: Is there a feasible way to redraw county lines?
A grassroots effort to split Alachua County into two counties using 34th Street in Gainesville as the eastern edge is being spearheaded by a Newberry commissioner […]
School district plans include mental health service referrals, board policies, student conduct code
Editor’s Note: On the Agenda is a summary of high interest items to be decided on or discussed at upcoming local municipal meetings in Alachua County. […]
New Poetic Cuts Barbershop owner proud to carry on the tradition of Otto Duncan
Otto Duncan was a trailblazer. Over 60 years ago, he became the first African American licensed barber in the area. He served the High Springs community […]
March for justice and equality draws hundreds of peaceful protesters to Newberry
Pastor Ken Gates raised his megaphone and turned to the more than 300 people who showed up with signs and face masks to march through Newberry […]