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Attorney: UF student families could receive millions after traffic deaths

J.C. Derrick

Mar 4, 2021

The families of two UF students killed in recent traffic accidents near campus could receive millions in damages after filing separate lawsuits last week in the […]

All area veterans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

J.C. Derrick

Mar 3, 2021

All area veterans are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare System announced Wednesday afternoon. “Employees at the NF/SGVHS continue […]

Outdoor vaccine clinic scheduled Tuesday in Newberry

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 3, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available, the City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have announced an appointment-only vaccine clinic in Newberry on Tuesday, […]

Commission candidates tackle buses, bills and business

Camille Broadway

Mar 3, 2021

The utility bills from Gainesville Regional Utility are too high for residents and the Regional Transit System doesn’t serve working families as well as it could, […]

Alachua County to explore purchase of High Springs church

Suzette Cook

Mar 2, 2021

Alachua County has decided to explore the purchase of a church property in High Springs with a vision for a joint community services hub operated in […]

Newberry gearing up to hold vaccine walk this weekend

Suzette Cook

Mar 2, 2021

The Rotary Club of Gainesville and Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe are teaming up this weekend to get the word out about COVID-19 vaccine efficacy and registration. […]

Unlocked cars led to 12 break-ins, 4 stolen guns

Suzette Cook

Mar 2, 2021

As the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) continues its investigation of 12 car burglaries in Newberry last week, Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe is asking residents to […]

BOCC to tackle zero waste, rental unit permits, church purchase

Suzette Cook

Mar 1, 2021

In a special meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will determine the next steps in developing a zero […]

County sets in motion scenic designation of Tuscawilla Road

Suzette Cook

Mar 1, 2021

There are centuries of history packed into the mile-long stretch of road that connects historic downtown Micanopy with U.S. Highway 441, making it a candidate for […]

Gator STEP program quickly outpaces previous traffic enforcement

Camille Broadway

Mar 1, 2021

In the first month of its special traffic enforcement initiative, the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) wrote 322 citations on the University of Florida portion of West […]

VA extends walk-up vaccine clinics in Lake City, Gainesville

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 28, 2021

Last week the VA hospitals in Lake City and Gainesville held daily walk-up vaccine clinics, and both locations announced Saturday that they will again offer walk-up […]

Gainesville man indicted for trying to join ISIS

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 26, 2021

This week a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a former Gainesville resident with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq […]

City leaders tout ongoing efforts in State of City address

Camille Broadway

Feb 25, 2021

Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe said in his State of the City address that the city would rethink “every aspect of our social and economic infrastructure” in […]

Northbound I-75 reopens after fatality accident

Suzette Cook

Feb 25, 2021

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) announced that all northbound lanes on I-75 are now reopened after being closed for about six hours. FHP also released more […]

Gainesville toddler dies in traffic accident

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 25, 2021

A Gainesville 3-year-old rolled a scooter into the street and was fatally struck by a passing truck, according to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD). GPD says […]

Teen suspect faces murder charge in fatal bat attack

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 24, 2021

The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) has announced the arrest of a teenager in connection with a fatal bat attack on Valentine’s Day. A joint investigation […]

Myers: Two-thirds of Alachua County seniors vaccinated

Suzette Cook

Feb 24, 2021

While the state protocol for COVID-19 vaccine distribution still gives priority to seniors over 65, the Alachua County Health Department expects first responders and teachers will […]

Poe to deliver State of the City address tonight

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 24, 2021

Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will deliver his annual State of the City address Wednesday night. Poe took office in 2016 and is serving his second term […]

Permission granted: SRWMD opens the faucets for Nestlé

Suzette Cook

Feb 23, 2021

The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) board approved today a permit that grants Nestlé access to a million gallons of Ginnie Springs water a day. […]

Bronson lifts boil water notice

Mainstreet Daily News

Feb 23, 2021

Update: The town of Bronson lifted its boil water notice Thursday afternoon, according to David Peaton, assistant director of Levy County Emergency Management. Our original story: […]

Alachua County calling thousands who used wrong vaccine registration site

J.C. Derrick

Feb 23, 2021

Alachua County is calling thousands of residents who have signed up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments on the state registration site even though the Florida Department of […]

Mermaid Michi advocates for local springs

Suzette Cook

Feb 23, 2021

Mermaid Michi started her Tuesday morning out in front of the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) office in Live Oak as she joined protesters fighting […]

Sen. Keith Perry throws cold water on Springs County

Suzette Cook, J.C. Derrick

Feb 23, 2021

Organizers for a movement known as Springs County continue to display banners and signs, operate a welcome center and meet regularly on Facebook, but state Sen. […]

ACPS increases attendance capacity for outdoor sports

Suzette Cook

Feb 22, 2021

Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has updated its COVID-19 protocols for athletic events, increasing crowd capacity for outdoor games to 25 percent. At the Feb. 16 […]

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