Attempted murder suspect held on $1 million bond
May 6, 2021
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is holding a Lake City man on more than $1 million bond in connection with a shooting last month. According to […]
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Attempted murder suspect held on $1 million bond
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is holding a Lake City man on more than $1 million bond in connection with a shooting last month. According to […]
Emotions run high at school board meeting
May 5, 2021
Last night’s School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting started on a positive note with a recognition of local teachers and employees. “Alachua County Public Schools […]
County officials planning vaccine clinics for ages 12+
May 5, 2021
Superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Carlee Simon announced Tuesday night that the school district expects to expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include students age […]
Murder-suicide leaves three dead in Dixie County
May 4, 2021
An apparently murder-suicide has left a man and his two sons dead, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO). Early Tuesday morning deputies responded to […]
Speed tables coming to West University
May 3, 2021
The next phase of work to address traffic on West University Avenue is set to start Tuesday morning as the Florida Department of Transportation begins installing […]
Alachua County plans walk-up vaccine clinics starting Tuesday
May 3, 2021
A month after Gov. Ron DeSantis opened up COVID-19 vaccine access to any adult in the state, the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County has […]
Thieves strike Arbor Greens neighborhood
May 3, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects for the theft of two vehicles and multiple break-ins of cars at the Arbor Greens development in […]
Two people die in fiery crash on West University
May 2, 2021
A driver and passenger died in an Saturday morning crash on West University, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). GPD said the vehicle was traveling […]
High Springs police nab pharmacy robbery suspect
Apr 30, 2021
The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) announced the arrest of the man investigators say is responsible for robbing Caring Pharmacy twice in less than a year. […]
Here’s the scoop on the Westgate Publix closing
Apr 30, 2021
Shoppers who frequent Publix supermarket at Westgate Plaza in Gainesville will need to shop at other locations after 7 p.m. Saturday (May 1). Publix is closing […]
Gator nation remembers superfan Stumpy Harris
Apr 29, 2021
Last fall UF alumnus Stumpy Harris donated two classic cars to Gator Boosters for auction. “If you’re a car enthusiast, and ALL FOR THE #GATORS, this […]
ASO searching for Gainesville man
Apr 29, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. According to the ASO, the wife of 48-year-old David Eric […]
Alachua County projects $10 million in hotel revenue for April
Apr 28, 2021
Springs visitors, construction workers and graduation weekends are contributors to Alachua County’s average hotel room bookings of more than 4,000 rooms on Friday and Saturday nights. […]
Newberry requests rural highway improvement program
Apr 28, 2021
Sixty years after his grandfather received a certificate of appreciation for donating land for the construction of CR 337 in Newberry, Mayor Jordan Marlowe and the […]
One dead, three injured in Levy County crash
Apr 27, 2021
Update: According to FHP spokesman Patrick Riordan, emergency responders transported all three injured persons to UF Health Shands for treatment. The 22-year-old truck driver was airlifted […]
Vaccine access goes on-demand in Alachua County
Apr 27, 2021
For months local residents have battled busy signals, missed call-backs and competing registration systems while trying to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. Now, for residents of […]
Mazon takes new seat, Marlowe and Marden swear in again
Apr 26, 2021
The City of Newberry conducted a swearing-in ceremony on Monday with new Commissioner Tony Mazon taking his seat for the first time. Mayor Jordan Marlowe […]
CrabFest organizer holds small protest after event canceled
Apr 26, 2021
About 50 people gathered for a protest in Williston on Saturday after back-and-forth between the CrabFest organizer and local authorities. “I am protesting in the City […]
Newberry to fund report for multi-city wastewater plant
Apr 26, 2021
The City of Newberry will fund a $50,000 report on behalf of multiple cities in an effort to move forward the exploration of a regional wastewater […]
Three vaccine pop-up sites set for Levy County
Apr 26, 2021
Levy County Emergency Management has announced three vaccine pop-up sites are scheduled this week in Bronson, Chiefland and Cedar Key. The three walk-up clinics come on […]
ACPS makes masks optional for 2021-22 school year
Apr 25, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is immediately relaxing its pandemic protocols and will make masks optional in the 2021-22 school year, according to guidance the district […]
GPD seeks help locating sex offender
Apr 23, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has put out a request for public assistance locating a Gainesville man it says committed sexual battery. Ramon Demosthenes Adams, 42, […]
State drops case against Gainesville daycare owner
Apr 23, 2021
This week the state dropped its case against a Gainesville daycare owner whom authorities arrested in February for allegedly not reporting child abuse. On Feb. 11 […]
Walk-up vaccine clinics set for Gainesville, High Springs
Apr 22, 2021
The Alachua County health department has scheduled three walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Friday in Gainesville and High Springs. Each location is offering the Pfizer […]