Drive-in movies showing at the Oaks Mall June 18-21
Two local venues for shows and concerts are sponsoring a pop-up movie tour next week at the Oaks Mall. Pat Lavery, owner of Glory Days Presents! […]
Newberry community marching for justice and equality this weekend
Newberry resident and former commissioner Alena Lawson says the March for Justice and Equality will happen on Saturday June 13th in Newberry, “rain or shine.” Lawson, […]
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office seeing a rise in drug overdoses; fentanyl-laced pills could be the reason
The Alachua County Sheriff’s office reported that several recent overdose cases in the last month are connected to fentanyl-laced pills circulating the area. ASCO Public Information Officer […]
County Commission matches state emergency order but keeps mask requirement
The Alachua County Board of County Commission has voted to match the latest emergency order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while maintaining the countywide requirement […]
Archer City Commission approves water and waste rate increases
The Archer City Commission agreed to send out 30-day notices to residents announcing rate increases for water and waste services. Commissioner Joani White made a motion […]
Gainesville commission discusses future in-person meetings
The Gainesville City Commission will continue holding virtual meetings through June 30th and are considering a location change for upcoming in-person meetings. At the June 4th […]
County Commission meeting includes COVID-19 discussion, charter amendments
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. […]
School Board receives hundreds of emails requesting school name change
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke has requested that the School Board of Alachua County discuss the name change of J.J. Finley Elementary School at […]
Archer considers rate increases, amendments to land use and code ordinances
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. […]
Alachua County may require local cinemas to submit re-opening plans
Yes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the green light for movie theaters to reopen in Florida starting on June 5th, but don’t head over to your […]
UF issues draft of Fall 2020 reopening plan
The University of Florida is planning a “broad reopening of campus for the fall semester” and has issued a draft of its reopening plan that addresses […]
Breaking News: Florida enters Phase 2 of reopening on June 5th
Movie theaters and bowling alleys that were restricted from opening under Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan can open on June 5th in 64 counties Florida […]
Phase 1 start for $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry awaits final permits
The $13.5 million Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry is one step closer to becoming a reality. And as soon as the Ajax Building […]
You are cordially invited to attend the Oak View Middle School virtual Spring Concert
“Hello from Carnegie Hall,” Oak View Middle School Band Teacher Lori Pirzer says as she stands in front of a virtual backdrop image of the legendary […]
Humane Society back on schedule
The Humane Society of North Central Florida has resumed its full schedule of spay and neuter services as of June 1st and is now back to […]
Huge turnout for Gainesville’s March For Our Freedom puts spotlight on justice
March For Our Freedom Organizer Aeriel Lane wore a black t-shirt with the word RESIST in white letters across the front. Through a megaphone and while […]
Florida approaches 1 million COVID-19 tests
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced from a Home Depot in Boca Raton on Friday May 29th that Florida is approaching the 1 million COVID-19 test results mark. […]
What will schools look like in the fall? ACPS Superintendent answers questions
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke and other officials representing Alachua Public Schools answered parent and teacher questions ranging from graduation plans to the future […]
Health Administrator: New cases are on the decline in Alachua County
Alachua County Health Department Administrator Paul Myers said about 16,000 COVID-19 tests have been completed in Alachua County as of May 26th and the positivity rate […]
School Board turns to BOCC for youth summer program protocols
While the Florida governor has deferred to parents to make decisions about sending their kids to summer youth camps and activities, local municipalities have taken the […]
County requests vacation rental reopening
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved on May 26th a request be sent to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations asking that […]
Newberry claims less density deems mandatory face mask rule unnecessary
Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe signed an Emergency Order on May 21st that mirrors the state’s current order and removes the requirement of wearing a face mask […]
Three commissioners swear to serve Gainesville
In the invocation before the swearing in of three Gainesville City Commissioners on May 21st, Father David Ruchinski asked that God, “Inspire and direct the deliberations […]
Breaking News: Newberry plans to issue Emergency Order that mirrors State
The City of Newberry has voted during an emergency meeting on May 20th to draft a mirror Emergency Order to be in line with the governor’s […]