Gainesville Fire Rescue team reads to kids via Facebook
Fire and Life Safety Educator for Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) Krista Ott has found a way to reach out to kids during the COVID-19 battle. Ott, […]
MegaBots founder launches Facebook group to help with COVID-19 medical supply shortage
Ben Corrado is on a mission. “I have an URGENT need for help from a mechanical engineer to design some 3D printed PAPR (powered air purifying […]
When the Coronavirus hits home
Opinion/Analysis My 79-year-old mother is in a progressive care unit (PCU) in a hospital in Alachua County awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test administered March […]
Area stores create special shopping time for senior citizens only
Dollar General Corporation announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours beginning March […]
Newberry declares State of General Emergency
The Newberry Commission agreed to enter a General State of Emergency on March 17th. “We know why we are all here,” Mayor Jordan Marlowe said as […]
Superintendent of schools: “We are in uncharted territory”
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke announced to the School Board of Alachua County on March 17th that students will not be returning to school […]
Newberry mayor will declare State of Emergency
Mayor Jordan Marlowe announced via social media on March 17 that he will be declaring a State of Emergency for the City of Newberry. “This afternoon, […]
Four UF students test positive for coronavirus
A day after two students presented concerns to the City of Gainesville commission claiming that the UF student population isn’t taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, Florida […]
Pet daycare center offers discount care and free pet pickup
Dogs Rule Owner Jill Davis is offering free transport of pups to her daycare center in Gainesville through May 1 in an effort to help out […]
COVID-19 dashboard keeps residents informed
In an effort to deliver daily updates to Florida residents, the Florida Department of Health launched a COVID-19 Case Dashboard on March 16th. “As part of […]
Gainesville declares State of Emergency
Updating Breaking News: Mayor Lauren Poe signed a declaration of pandemic emergency this evening. “We are all in this together,” he said. City Manager Lee Feldman […]
Newberry produce stand is holding steady
While farmers markets throughout Alachua County area cancelling events, one open air market produce stand in Newberry is maintaining its hours and remaining open seven days […]
Local businesses, churches, community organizations reaching out on social media to help families in time of need
Earth Pets of Gainesville Owners Joy Drawdy and Kat Smith are notifying customers via social media posts that they are happy to deliver any pet supplies […]
Hawthorne community raising funds for championship team rings
Hawthorne Mayor Matt Surrency is helping two Hawthorne High School teams get championship rings by launching a fundraising effort on Facebook. Both the Varsity Boys and […]
County Chairman: “I’m not a big fan of rodeos”
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a set of fees and rules for events held at the County Agriculture and Equestrian Center in Newberry. […]
County Commissioners address anonymous correspondence
On the same day that the Alachua Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to a whistle-blower ordinance, they also spelled out where they stand on anonymous […]
What does it take to have the heart of a champion?
There were two standing ovations offered by a crowd of 300 people at the March 10th Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Heart of Champions Banquet. Don […]
Scam Alert: The 2020 Census
Alachua County Communications and Legislative Affairs Director Mark Sexton presented a Census scam to the Board of County Commissioners and said he wants all residents to […]
Local medical facilities take precautions against the spread of (COVID-19) coronavirus
If you approach the entrance of North Florida Emergency West facility on Newberry Road west of Oaks Mall you will first be greeted by a sign […]
Florida Health Department: Call ahead if you suspect symptoms of coronavirus
The Florida Department of Health(FDOH) announced on March 7 a new presumptive positive case of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida. The case is 180 miles […]
Heading for home
It’s been a long time coming. Years of fundraising, planning and praying. A congregation that has more than doubled in the last five years is biding […]
A plan for peacebuilding in Alachua County schools
Ben Howort, Director of Programs and Curriculum Development at the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding (RPCP) in Gainesville, challenged the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) […]
School Board: Where is the money?
School Board Member Dr. Gunnar Paulson did the math and according to him it does not add up. At the March 3 regular School Board of […]
Palmetto & Pine: A place to balance work, education and childcare
Palmetto & Pine Owner Dallas Brown puts forth this mission: “To empower parents by creating a safe space to maintain a sense of self and productivity […]