ACPS sticks to mask policy as state deadline passes
Aug 22, 2021
A 48-hour compliance deadline from the state passed Sunday with Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) maintaining its mandatory mask requirement for students. “Due to the highly […]
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ACPS sticks to mask policy as state deadline passes
A 48-hour compliance deadline from the state passed Sunday with Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) maintaining its mandatory mask requirement for students. “Due to the highly […]
Biden promises to get Americans out of Kabul
Aug 21, 2021
President Joe Biden promised to evacuate all Americans and U.S. allies in Afghanistan. But first, they have to get through the ring of Taliban fighters surrounding […]
Glen St. Mary Baker County tops Lake Butler Union County 24-10
Aug 20, 2021
Glen St. Mary Baker County collected a 24-10 victory over Lake Butler Union County at Lake Butler Union County High on Aug. 20 in Florida football […]
Gainesville Buchholz thwarts all counters to defeat Zephyrhills Christian 32-6
Aug 20, 2021
Gainesville Buchholz painted a masterpiece of offensive football all over the canvas of Zephyrhills Christian’s defense for a 32-6 win for a Florida high school football […]
Hawthorne gallops past Orlando Christian Prep 28-10
Aug 20, 2021
Saddled up and ready to go, Hawthorne spurred past Orlando Christian Prep 28-10 in Florida high school football action on August 20. Hawthorne’s domination showed as […]
ACSO defends handling of jail birth
Aug 20, 2021
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) held a press conference Friday afternoon to address an Alachua County Jail inmate’s claims of neglect and that she had […]
Gainesville to hike rates for downtown parking
Aug 20, 2021
The price of on-street parking on some of downtown Gainesville’s most popular streets will rise as part of changes passed Thursday night by the Gainesville City […]
Simon rebuffs state order to alter mask policy
Aug 20, 2021
Update (4:05 p.m., Aug. 20): ACPS Superintendent Carlee Simon released a statement Friday afternoon saying the district has “no plans to change our current masking requirement.” […]
Gainesville finalizes open container ordinance
Aug 19, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission finalized the open container ordinance installed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect, especially on restaurants and dining. The 5-2 vote […]
Buchholz evacuated for bomb threat
Aug 19, 2021
Buchholz High School evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a bomb threat, but after sweeping the building, law enforcement found nothing suspicious, according to a release by […]
Commission changes deadline on employee vaccines
Aug 19, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday made changes to its vaccine mandate for city employees but did not lift it amid a flurry of public comments. […]
Customer tips Gainesville restaurant $10,000
Aug 19, 2021
The average restaurant tip is 15 percent, but Tuesday was not an average night for one Gainesville restaurant. A customer convened the Wahoo Seafood Grill staff […]
Judge will hear case against DeSantis face mask order
Aug 19, 2021
Judge John C. Cooper of Florida’s 2nd Judicial Circuit County court in Leon County, Florida decided on Thursday to move forward with a case that challenges […]
Gainesville man sentenced for child porn
Aug 19, 2021
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a Gainesville man was sentenced this week to 20 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. Howard […]
Gainesville police chief unveils gun violence plan
Aug 19, 2021
Gainesville Police Chief Tony Jones released the department’s plan to combat increasing gun violence at a press conference on Thursday. “We cannot solve gun problems in […]
Biden mandates nursing home vaccines as booster debate continues
Aug 19, 2021
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will require nursing home staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Facilities that do […]
Unanimous BOCC mandates face masks for 7 days
Aug 18, 2021
Update (8:34 p.m. Thursday): The countywide face mask mandate went into effect at 5 p.m. Thursday. The full order with details and guidelines is available online. […]
Q&A with new SBAC member Mildred Russell
Aug 18, 2021
After a two-month search, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Mildred Russell to fill the Alachua County School Board vacancy on Wednesday. Russell, a 36-year resident of […]
GPD arrests man carrying firearms following chase
Aug 18, 2021
Gainesville Police Department arrested Trevis Avante Strawder, 27, on Tuesday with numerous charges following a chase by car and on foot. At 10:07 a.m., GPD received […]
County: 64 open seats on citizen advisory boards
Aug 18, 2021
Alachua County has 32 active advisory boards that need 267 citizens to completely fill. These citizens give input on different topics, from the Wild Spaces Public […]
Updated: DeSantis fills school board vacancy
Aug 18, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Gainesville resident Mildred Russell to fill the vacant seat on the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC). The governor’s office […]
SBAC extends face mask mandate for 8 more weeks
Aug 17, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted unanimously Tuesday night to extend its student mask mandate for eight weeks, a decision that could come with […]
DeSantis announces third monoclonal treatment site
Aug 17, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a third monoclonal antibody treatment site on Tuesday, the second such announcement in as many days. “Since we began expanding access […]
ACHD updates testing, vaccination times
Aug 17, 2021
The Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) released its updated COVID-19 testing and vaccination times, along with stipulations, on Tuesday. COVID-19 testing is by appointment only for […]