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 […]
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Police: Citizens are protecting shooters
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 […]
City moves to lift open container restrictions
Jul 20, 2021
Gainesville has taken a first step to permanently lift its open container rules by approving on first reading changes to its alcohol ordinance. The city had […]
Another drive-by shooting hits East Gainesville
Jul 19, 2021
For the second night in a row, a drive-by shooting in East Gainesville left multiple people injured. According to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD), the shooting […]
Update: City hikes GRU rates after robust debate
Jul 19, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission voted 5-2 on Monday to raise Gainesville Regional Utilities’ electricity rates 7 percent and wastewater rates 5 percent for fiscal year 2022 […]
FHP launches traffic enforcement operation
Jul 19, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) continues its crackdown on dangerous driving, focusing on speeding and seat belts this week during Operation Southern Shield. The enforcement event […]
Shands: COVID-19 cases on the rise
Jul 19, 2021
UF Health Shands Hospital is treating 70 patients with COVID-19 as of Monday, an increase from 14 patients just 16 days ago and half the number […]
Crews patch post-Elsa sinkholes in Newberry, Tioga
Jul 19, 2021
Twelve days after winds from Tropical Storm Elsa swept through Alachua County, roads have opened up, river levels are dropping and crews have patched depressions and sinkholes […]
Drive-by shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded
Jul 19, 2021
A drive-by shooting at the 8th Avenue Food Store in East Gainesville on Sunday night left one person dead and four others wounded. According to Gainesville […]
GPD apprehends school burglaries suspect
Jul 18, 2021
Local authorities have arrested a suspect in the case of three recent Alachua County school burglaries. Kenneth Woodridge, 53, of Gainesville allegedly broke into Gainesville High School […]
Radio stations draw blood donors, give tickets
Jul 17, 2021
Horns kept honking Saturday at the DJs Unite for LifeSouth blood drive as five Gainesville radio stations broadcast live from the sidewalk off Newberry Road in […]
Alachua County expects federal disaster declaration
Jul 16, 2021
Alachua County expects the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make a disaster declaration next week, allowing businesses and homeowners to apply for federal assistance in the […]
UF adds mobile clinic stop in East Gainesville
Jul 16, 2021
UF added a new stop to its Mobile Outreach Clinic last week. Every Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., workers will station the mobile unit […]
City hall evacuates over air quality concerns
Jul 15, 2021
Gainesville City Hall employees had to wait outside for Gainesville Fire Rescue to perform an air quality check after evacuating the building around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. […]
Blood drive unites local radio stations
Jul 15, 2021
Local residents can feel the beat of music while saving lives Saturday at the first DJs Unite for LifeSouth event, featuring local DJs from Magic 101.3, […]
Springs, ramps, parks remain closed as rivers crest
Jul 14, 2021
While gatekeepers at the flooded and closed Ginnie Springs park were turning visitors away on Wednesday, land management specialist Rachel Townsend was attaching laminated “closed due […]
GPD identifies, searches for serial school burglar
Jul 14, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is asking for the public’s help locating a man they say has broken into three area schools in the last week. […]
UF plants blast off with astronaut Branson
Jul 14, 2021
As Richard Branson floated weightless 53.5 miles above the earth on Sunday, three UF plants underwent similar sensations. At least, as much as plants can feel […]
Hawthorne wins $500K grant for downtown facelift
Jul 13, 2021
Hawthorne took a big step closer to a redesigned downtown when the Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded the town a $500,000 grant to install stormwater […]
State attorney files murder charges against teens
Jul 13, 2021
The State Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit has filed a complaint against three teens allegedly involved in a deadly shooting at the American Legion in […]
Carnival may spark Newberry fireworks code change
Jul 13, 2021
A Newberry pasture property owner who hosted a Sister Hazel concert in October plans to host a three-day carnival and two days of concerts on the […]
Black Widow dominates Gainesville movie screens
Jul 12, 2021
Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” film dominated movie screens throughout Gainesville over the weekend and become the largest domestic opening weekend since pre-pandemic. According to a statement […]
Court docs: American Legion shooting victim died
Jul 12, 2021
A 13-year-old victim of a June 24 shooting at the American Legion hall in Gainesville died of his injuries three days later, according to court documents. […]
Water wars break out at Williston RV resort
Jul 11, 2021
When the pirate flies the bright red dive flag during the week, those Williston Crossings RV Resort residents in the know mark their calendars. “If it […]
McGraw asks court to dismiss Banko complaint
Jul 10, 2021
Former School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) member Diyonne McGraw has filed a motion to dismiss an amended complaint contesting the validity of her victory in […]