Authorities identify Delia Young remains
Jun 4, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has announced the remains discovered Wednesday in northwest Alachua County were those of a girl who went missing last month. […]
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Authorities identify Delia Young remains
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has announced the remains discovered Wednesday in northwest Alachua County were those of a girl who went missing last month. […]
Petitions pressure Alachua County school district
Jun 4, 2021
Two growing petitions are roiling Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) as community members take aim at the superintendent and a school board member. More than 1,200 […]
Scooters coming to Gainesville on Monday
Jun 4, 2021
The City of Gainesville and UF are teaming up on a pilot program to allow city residents to rent electric scooters starting Monday. “We join cities […]
Local watermelon harvest in full swing
Jun 3, 2021
Matt Jones jumps out of his pickup truck in the middle of 200 acres of watermelon vines and cuts loose a sweet, seedless melon. He slices […]
Manhunt continues in Gilchrist County
Jun 3, 2021
Multiple law enforcement agencies are engaged in a manhunt in Gilchrist County after an unidentified person fled authorities who were seeking two other wanted men. According […]
Friends of West End hijack BOCC meeting
Jun 2, 2021
The Friends of West End (FOWE) have been waiting for the right time to send their message to the Alachua Board of County Commission (BOCC). At […]
Human remains discovered in Alachua County
Jun 2, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is investigating a case of human remains found in northwest Alachua County on Wednesday. “It is with heavy heart that […]
Jobs, jobs, jobs: Alachua County openings top 10,000
Jun 1, 2021
Alachua County is starting the month of June with 10,792 job openings, according to data tracked by Greater Gainesville Chamber. “It’s one of those unprecedented times,” […]
Murder suspect surrenders to authorities
Jun 1, 2021
On Tuesday a wanted murder suspect turned himself in to authorities at the Alachua County Jail, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). A GPD press […]
Thousands flock to local springs, keep HSPD busy directing traffic
Jun 1, 2021
As the temperatures crept toward 90 degrees on Monday, High Springs Senior Police Officer Adam Joy held on to a cold drink as he tried to […]
Vets pay tribute at High Springs memorial
May 31, 2021
On Memorial Day morning, while the streets in High Springs were still quiet and the High Springs Fire Department was just pulling trucks out of the […]
West End advocates gear up for BOCC meeting
May 31, 2021
Homeowners around the closed West End Golf Course are mobilizing for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) special meeting on Tuesday, when commissioners are […]
Column: The big screen is worth the trip
May 29, 2021
More than a dozen movie titles are playing on all three Regal Cinemas in Gainesville as temperatures soar into the 90s this holiday weekend. It […]
Women charged with homicide in case of missing teen
May 28, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has arrested two women in connection with a missing Gainesville girl authorities now believe was murdered. “[Investigators] searched all day […]
Alachua County issues burn ban
May 27, 2021
UPDATE (5:20 p.m.): Thursday afternoon Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief Harold Theus announced a countywide burn ban that will remain in effect through the Memorial Day […]
GPD asks public for help finding murder suspect
May 27, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) searching for a suspect in the shooting death of a Gainesville man last weekend. A little after noon last Saturday, someone […]
Improved Poe Springs opens Saturday with new rates
May 26, 2021
Fresh sand in the volleyball courts, new ADA compliant sidewalks and a heightened 8-foot wide pathway leading to Poe Springs are some of the improvements visitors […]
Levy County plans church vaccine event as demand plummets
May 26, 2021
Levy County Emergency Management has announced a church vaccine event on Friday as demand for the COVID-19 shot has plummeted in the area. “I think most […]
FDOH: COVID numbers trending in right direction
May 25, 2021
The pandemic numbers are all going in the right direction, according to the Alachua County Health Department. COVID-19 vaccinations are increasing and new cases and hospitalizations […]
Motorcyclist dies in East University accident
May 25, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) announced Tuesday that a motorcyclist died Sunday evening in an accident on East University Avenue. “While traveling west at a high-rate […]
FDOT lowers West University speed limit
May 25, 2021
Following an engineering analysis and speed study, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has lowered the speed limit from 30 to 25 miles per hour on […]
New weather stations serve up real-time info
May 25, 2021
Alachua County Emergency Management (ACEM) has installed three new WeatherSTEM stations funded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The newest stations are located in Archer, […]
LCSO makes eight arrests in major drug bust
May 24, 2021
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently announced a major drug bust that resulted in eight arrests in Williston. According to LCSO Undersheriff Brett Beauchamp, the […]
No tax on concerts, movies, more July 1-7
May 22, 2021
In August Michael Buble is set to perform a concert in Jacksonville. Tickets start at $65 on Ticketmaster, but many fans won’t have to pay tax on […]