Developer to reveal a new plan for West End Golf
Nov 23, 2021
Homeowners living adjacent to the former West End Golf Club property were notified this week of a Dec. 9 meeting to discuss the rezoning of half […]
Armed robbers strike Archer Family Dollar
Nov 23, 2021
Two armed robbers wearing ski masks struck at the Family Dollar in Archer on Monday night. According to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Capt. Kaley Behl, […]
Newberry seeks grants to upgrade Champions Park
Nov 22, 2021
The Newberry City Commission gave staff the green light on Monday night to apply for a grant to upgrade Champions Park. The grant application will seek out […]
DeSantis proposes $1 billion in gas tax relief
Nov 22, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a $1 billion gas tax relief plan on Monday to offset rising gas prices. At a press conference held at a […]
New IFAS ag auditorium set to begin classes
Nov 22, 2021
UF/IFAS Alachua County Extension director Dr. Cynthia Sanders says she has a lot to be thankful for. “I have to pinch myself to say this is […]
Visitors delight as manatees return to springs
Nov 21, 2021
Fourth-grader Emma Eisemann hangs over the side of an inflatable canoe while parents Marie and Francis hold on tight to keep her from falling overboard. The […]
UF’s COVID Restore clinic treats long haulers
Nov 19, 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) released an official definition of the condition known as long COVID in October, but UF Health has been operating a clinic […]
Eclipse arrives early Friday morning
Nov 17, 2021
In the early morning Friday sky the first of two winter lunar eclipses will appear. “If you’re a person who wakes up early or stays up […]
SBAC makes Hyatt chair, keeps Certain vice chair
Nov 16, 2021
Members of the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) bucked tradition Tuesday night by voting Rob Hyatt as the new chair and retaining Tina Certain as […]
Alachua 30th in state for per capita property tax
Nov 16, 2021
The good news for property owners in Florida and Alachua County this year is that most property values have gone up, while most local millage rates […]
Simon delivers State of the ACPS address
Nov 15, 2021
Eastside High School Marching Band members and Rams cheerleaders poured into the main auditorium on Monday night and surrounded more than 200 attendees of the State […]
ACPS disables Facebook comments after threats
Nov 15, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) disabled comments on its Facebook page Friday citing an increase in personal attacks and inappropriate comments as the reason. “Due to […]
Alachua COVID-19 cases, vaccinations on rise
Nov 15, 2021
Newly vaccinated Alachua County residents more than doubled last week, but so did the number of COVID-19 cases per capita. The Florida Department of Health in […]
Newberry grad joins city staff as planner
Nov 12, 2021
Newberry High School graduate Alayna Jackson remembers her days volunteering at Dudley Farm Historic State park fondly. “My grandma would take me there as a little […]
UF marching band rocks out at Turlington
Nov 12, 2021
When the final buzzer signals the end of a Gator football game in the Swamp, the fallout begins. Fans pour out of the stadium in every […]
BOCC delays approval of UF development agreement
Nov 10, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners declined on Tuesday to approve a campus development agreement (CDA) with the University of Florida due to concern over […]
SBAC votes to comply with state
Nov 10, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted in a special meeting Wednesday to fully comply with COVID-19 policies set by the Florida’s Department of Health […]
Rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for kids in works
Nov 9, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccination rate in Alachua County remains at 70 percent as the positivity rate drops to 2 percent this week. According to Paul Myers, administrator […]
DEP awards Newberry, High Springs, Archer millions
Nov 9, 2021
The cities of Archer, Newberry and High Springs are among recipients of $481 million in awards for improving water quality in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis made […]
Wheeler takes helm of county commission
Nov 9, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) named Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler as chair and Commissioner Mary Alford as vice chair at Tuesday’s meeting. Commissioner Ken […]
Newberry to buy 93 acres for wastewater facility
Nov 8, 2021
The City of Newberry Commission has approved the purchase of 93 acres to expand its wastewater treatment facility. In a unanimous vote Monday night, the commission […]
DeSantis vows to protect jobs at special session
Nov 8, 2021
The agenda for a special session of the Florida Legislature next week focuses on job protection, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday. Topping the list is […]
BOCC to talk COVID, UF agreement, district map
Nov 8, 2021
An arena at the Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center will be named after ag programs supporter and former County Commissioner Charles “Lee” Pinkoson as part […]
Veteran offers outdoor experiences to combat PTSD
Nov 6, 2021
U.S. Air Force veteran Matt Burke calls it “Oorah” therapy and it goes like this. In the early hours of the morning or middle of the […]