City punts on new open container law
Aug 6, 2021
As the clock approached midnight on Thursday, the Gainesville City Commission delayed its final vote to lift the open container ordinance until its August 19 meeting. […]
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City punts on new open container law
As the clock approached midnight on Thursday, the Gainesville City Commission delayed its final vote to lift the open container ordinance until its August 19 meeting. […]
Alachua County declares state of emergency
Aug 5, 2021
Alachua County has again declared a state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic, citing the recent spike in case numbers and hospitalizations. “We urge all residents […]
Newberry gets early voting site for 2022 election
Aug 4, 2021
A boom in housing in the Newberry and Jonesville area is the catalyst for establishing an additional early voting site for the 2022 general election. Alachua […]
Levy County braces for heavy rainfall, flooding
Aug 4, 2021
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heavy rainfall threat Wednesday for Levy and several other coastal counties. Abundant moisture combined with a stalled frontal boundary […]
Theus: County rescue teams witnessing COVID surge
Aug 3, 2021
Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief (ACFR) Harold Theus acknowledged on Tuesday that the county rescue staff is witnessing firsthand the surge of COVID-19 and the impact […]
GPD looking for SUV used in drive-by shooting
Aug 2, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) released a photo Monday of the vehicle used in the July 18th drive-by shooting at 8th Avenue Food Store that resulted […]
Sunday shooting injures 3 in downtown Gainesville
Aug 2, 2021
Three people were injured Sunday morning when shots were fired at a downtown Gainesville parking lot at 50 SW 1st Street. Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officers […]
Rally gives away 3,000 backpacks, promotes peace
Jul 31, 2021
Volunteers clad in purple T-shirts handed out backpacks and gun locks at the 22nd annual Stop the Violence Back to School rally held Saturday at Citizens […]
Update: CCSO arrests deputy for theft
Jul 31, 2021
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has arrested one of its own deputies for allegedly stealing money from a vehicle during a service call. The incident […]
GPD confirms injury accident at 13th and University
Jul 30, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) on Friday confirmed an accident involving an injury on 13th Street at West University, but provided little in way of information […]
COVID patients pouring into local hospitals
Jul 29, 2021
Surging COVID-19 numbers are leading local hospitals to shift resources to meet sharply rising demand. On Wednesday UF Health Shands Hospital reported 107 COVID-positive patients, almost […]
Fleeing suspect dies in Lake City crash
Jul 29, 2021
A 40-year-old Lake City man died Wednesday night after crashing his vehicle while trying to evade law enforcement. A Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy initiated […]
West End redevelopment application set to expire
Jul 26, 2021
The application that would allow a developer to build 487 residential units on the defunct West End Golf Course expires tonight at midnight. As of noon […]
Local protesters rally to support Cubans
Jul 25, 2021
Cries of “Abajo la dictadura!” rang out amidst honks from passing cars as a group of protesters stood at the corner of University Avenue and 13th […]
Royal horses appear at Newberry show
Jul 24, 2021
Riding master Rene’ Gasser says anyone who loves horses also loves learning about the culture and history of different breeds. While unloading his Lipizzaner stallion, Spanish […]
Murder for hire plot exposed in Levy County
Jul 23, 2021
One Levy County inmate has kept law enforcement busy the past two weeks, including a recent discovery of a murder for hire plot. Phillip D. Quillen, […]
SBA disaster declaration enables loans for area counties
Jul 23, 2021
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Alachua County’s request for a disaster declaration in the wake of Tropical Storm Elsa, action will also benefit any […]
West University safety project nears completion
Jul 22, 2021
Another piece of the West University Avenue puzzle is nearing completion, as sections of Northwest 14th Street and Northwest 15th Street are being converted from two-way […]
Scooter rider hospitalized after crash with semi
Jul 22, 2021
A crash between a mobility scooter and semitrailer sent a 58-year-old Gainesville man to UF Shands with serious injuries, according to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) […]
City leaders search for answers to gun violence
Jul 22, 2021
Law enforcement, pastors grapple with local increase in violent crimes.
Another gaping sinkhole opens up after Elsa
Jul 21, 2021
Lee and Leah Mansfield, their 2-year-old son Marshall and a goat named Loretta are standing near the edge of a 15-foot gaping hole in the ground […]
CCSO arrests 2 in overdose homicide
Jul 21, 2021
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested two Lake City residents on Wednesday for a homicide resulting from their involvement in an overdose death. Authorities charged […]
FDOH rescinds NE Gainesville rabies alert
Jul 21, 2021
Two months after issuing a rabies alert in Northeast Gainesville, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County lifted its warning Wednesday. The initial alarm […]
Police: Citizens are protecting shooters
Jul 20, 2021
Local law enforcement officials said members of the Gainesville community are shielding those responsible for recent shootings and called on citizens to come forward during a […]