Duncan-Walker unseats Simmons in close race
Mar 16, 2021
Gainesville District I City Commissioner Gigi Simmons was unseated Tuesday in a race decided by fewer than 120 votes. With all nine precincts reporting, Desmon Duncan-Walker […]
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Duncan-Walker unseats Simmons in close race
Gainesville District I City Commissioner Gigi Simmons was unseated Tuesday in a race decided by fewer than 120 votes. With all nine precincts reporting, Desmon Duncan-Walker […]
Levy County launches emergency management app
Mar 16, 2021
One click on the new Levy County Emergency Management app and a user can create a plan for preparedness or check out public health information. David […]
Packed SBAC agenda includes superintendent contract
Mar 16, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County will tackle a full agenda when it meets at 6 p.m. tonight. The board will decide on approval of an […]
Columbia County opens 18+ vaccine registration
Mar 16, 2021
The Columbia County Health Department is inviting Columbia residents 18 and older to begin signing up now to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis […]
VA drops appointments, age requirements for vaccines
Mar 15, 2021
This week the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is holding walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics with no age requirement in Gainesville and Lake City. “Vaccines will […]
Alachua County rental assistance program opens today
Mar 15, 2021
Alachua County will begin accepting online applications at noon today for more than $8 million in federal rental assistance funds. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) […]
City Commission candidate Desmon Duncan-Walker Q&A
Mar 12, 2021
Desmon Duncan-Walker Biography Name: Desmon Duncan-Walker Current occupation: Office administrator Current employer: Duncan Brothers Funeral Home Neighborhood: East Gainesville Family: 12-year-old cocker spaniel named Tylen Civic involvement: Gainesville Alliance for Equitable Development; […]
City Commission candidate Gigi Simmons Q&A
Mar 12, 2021
Gigi Simmons Biography Name: Gigi Simmons Previous occupation: Small business owner (tax-preparation service) Current employer: Incumbent District I City Commissioner Neighborhood: Porters community Family: Two college-aged sons Civic involvement: Downtown Redevelopment Advisory […]
Viral fight video triggers extra security at Chiefland school
Mar 12, 2021
Two months after a video of altercations at a Chiefland school surfaced and was shared and viewed by millions, the Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has […]
ASO plans sobriety checkpoint for March 19
Mar 12, 2021
Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. has announced a sobriety checkpoint for March 19 in Gainesville. According to an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) press release, […]
Fallen GPD officer’s family responds to memorial vandalism
Mar 12, 2021
The family of a fallen Gainesville police officer is speaking out after vandals destroyed a memorial and sparked an outpouring of public support. “I am overwhelmed […]
Alachua, Suwannee county wrecks claim two lives
Mar 11, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has announced two traffic fatalities in Alachua and Suwannee counties. Just after midnight a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian who […]
Columbia County authorities locate missing man
Mar 10, 2021
Update: The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announced that Tony Brannon has been located. “Thank you all for sharing this post,” the department said in an update posted […]
County at vaccine capacity, awaits more eligibility
Mar 10, 2021
The Alachua County Health Department had 3,000 COVID-19 vaccines up for grabs at a recent clinic for the 65 and older population, but only 1,300 were […]
Newberry election qualification period opens
Mar 9, 2021
Update: Incumbent Commissioner Tim Marden has now qualified to run for reelection. “I’m so proud to serve such a great community,” Marden wrote in a Facebook […]
Viral video sparks turmoil in Levy school district
Mar 8, 2021
A viral social media video showing a student altercation at Chiefland Middle High School and what the school calls “disinformation” is causing phones to “blow up” […]
BOCC tackles rental assistance, COVID-19, rights of nature
Mar 8, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will tackle a packed agenda on Tuesday during a regular meeting that starts at 11:30 a.m. County Health […]
ASO: Gainesville man shot by deputies attacked girlfriend, neighbor
Mar 8, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has identified the Gainesville man who was shot and killed during an exchange of fire with deputies on Friday, March […]
Dozens apply for Cuscowilla manager job
Mar 8, 2021
The job comes with an onsite three-bedroom home, a company vehicle and more than 200 acres of property including conservation lands just outside the door. As […]
Transfer of University Avenue may face long road
Mar 8, 2021
A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) official recently told the Gainesville City Commission that FDOT would be open to transferring control of a portion of University […]
Shooter dead after ASO deputies return fire
Mar 5, 2021
Update: ASO spokesman Art Forgey released a statement Friday night saying multiple deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on leave, pending the investigation. He did […]
GPD officer hospitalized after single-car crash
Mar 4, 2021
A Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officer remains hospitalized after sustaining non-life threatening injuries in a single-car crash Wednesday morning. According to a GDP press release late […]
Van collides with train in Newberry
Mar 4, 2021
A Hobe Sound, Florida, man driving a van on W. Newberry Road on Wednesday collided with a moving train. According to Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson […]
Newly eligible groups can begin scheduling vaccine appointments
Mar 4, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County has opened vaccine registration for populations Gov. Ron DeSantis declared eligible in an executive order issued Monday. […]