County seeking Citizen Climate Advisory Committee board members
Aug 4, 2020
The Alachua County Commission is seeking applications to fill openings for a new Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC). When, where, and how the CCAC will meet […]
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County seeking Citizen Climate Advisory Committee board members
The Alachua County Commission is seeking applications to fill openings for a new Citizen Climate Advisory Committee (CCAC). When, where, and how the CCAC will meet […]
DJ says he’s coming, Gilchrist County says no way
Aug 4, 2020
An Orlando-based DJ says he is part of a movement and anybody not onboard with him hosting huge music events during a pandemic at Ginnie Springs […]
County jail to get $400K air purifying system from CARES Act to mitigate spread of COVID-19
Aug 4, 2020
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners issued an Emergency Purchase Order to fund an air purification system in the Alachua County Jail. The purchase order, […]
High Springs cancels youth sports for the fall season
Aug 3, 2020
The City of High Springs today announced it was cancelling its youth sports program for the fall season. “It is with mixed emotions that the City […]
Nurse handbook update, housing for homeless students on the SBAC agenda
Aug 3, 2020
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. […]
County Commission holding three meetings in two days on CARES Act and budget
Aug 1, 2020
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. […]
In case you missed it: Ginnie Springs, Suicide, Awards
Aug 1, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. Surgeons from UF Health perform an historic surgery, a sinkhole in Levy County stops traffic, and the […]
State of Florida issues alerts on both COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias
Aug 1, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias. As the state continues to respond to both events, updates on the state’s actions will […]
Breaking News Overnight: Inmate commits suicide at Alachua County Jail
Jul 31, 2020
This morning at approximately 12:52 am, detention officers from the Alachua County Jail were making rounds and inmate counts when they observed an inmate with a […]
Hurricane Season 2020: Resources to keep on hand as Isaias approaches
Jul 31, 2020
With tropical storms currently forming in the Atlantic Ocean, now is the time to sign up for the City of Gainesville’s emergency alert program, AlertGNV. […]
Hurricane Season 2020: Preparedness includes signing up for “Alert Alachua”
Jul 31, 2020
Alachua County Emergency Management encourages everyone to make hurricane season preparations. Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.alertalachua.com. Alert Alachua provides […]
Gainesville police concerned by rash of car burglaries after three separate incidents last night
Jul 30, 2020
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department responded to two separate conveyance burglaries and one stolen vehicle incident last night at the 1000 block of NW 10th Avenue […]
State-supported COVID-19 testing sites temporarily closing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Jul 30, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that all state-supported drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing sites will temporarily close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, […]
Hurricane Season 2020: Now is the time for preparation
Jul 29, 2020
With tropical storms currently forming in the Atlantic Ocean, now is the time to sign up for the City of Gainesville’s emergency alert program, AlertGNV. Visit […]
FDACS: Floridians receiving suspicious seed packets from China
Jul 28, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is warning Floridians about unsolicited packages of seeds received through the mail. The seed packets, which may arrive unexpectedly in packages bearing […]
School Board to vote on ‘optional innovative reopening plan’ to be submitted to the state
Jul 28, 2020
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. […]
Levy County CARES Program opens today
Jul 27, 2020
The Levy County CARES grant Program opens today. Funded by an allocation to Levy County from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic […]
In memory of Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020
Jul 26, 2020
___ Dear John . The instructions while reading this composition if there were / instructions the instructions would be […]
Want to start a farm? Alachua County wants to help
Jul 25, 2020
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Commercial Horticulture Program for August 2020. This program is being offered by Dr. Tatiana […]
In case you missed it: Sinkhole, West End, Newberry Accident
Jul 25, 2020
It was a noteworthy news week in our community. The residents of West End declare war on a developer, a sinkhole expands on SR-24 in Levy […]
Supervisor of Elections announces changes in polling places for August primary
Jul 24, 2020
The Alachua County Supervisor of Election is announcing polling place changes for the upcoming 2020 Primary Election. Precinct 23 The polling location for Precinct 23 […]
President Trump says Jacksonville portion of GOP convention canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Jul 24, 2020
The Center Square – President Donald Trump said Thursday that the GOP convention scheduled for Jacksonville next month will not occur because of a spike in […]
Alachua County Health Department creates COVID-19 Science and Medical Advisory Committee
Jul 23, 2020
The Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) has formalized a committee of local science and medical experts that have augmented State of Florida Department of Health guidance […]
Alachua County Environmental Protection sponsors webinar for HOA’s to learn techniques to save water
Jul 23, 2020
Alachua County Environmental Protection, the UF/IFAS Alachua County Extension Office, and the St Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) are offering a free educational webinar for Community […]