Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 picks up speed
Aug 10, 2021
The National Hurricane Center released an advisory Tuesday forecasting a Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 that could become a tropical storm that threatens Florida this weekend. The […]
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Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 picks up speed
The National Hurricane Center released an advisory Tuesday forecasting a Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 that could become a tropical storm that threatens Florida this weekend. The […]
Cuomo resigns as New York governor
Aug 10, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned Tuesday amid accusations of sexual harassment—although he continued to deny most of the claims against him. In a televised address, […]
BOCC to tackle solar code, COVID, Meridian budget
Aug 9, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will update Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) language, hear from health experts on the status of the COVID-19 […]
School officials unveil revitalized Metcalfe
Aug 9, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) staff cut the ribbon for the opening of Metcalfe Elementary School on Monday morning. With the 2021-22 school year starting Tuesday, […]
Hawthorne welcomes new mayor with deep ties
Aug 9, 2021
Jacquelyn Randall has served on the Hawthorne City Commission since 2017, and now she’ll lead it as the mayor after the commission granted her a 12-month […]
Legal filings take aim at school mask mandate ban
Aug 8, 2021
Two legal complaints filed Friday are asking separate courts to strike down Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent executive order and a health rule that allows for parents […]
Two Saturday shootings leave 3 injured
Aug 8, 2021
Gainesville police officers responded to two shootings Saturday night that sent three people to UF Shands. As of Sunday evening, all victims are in stable condition, […]
Enhanced data set shows sharp vaccine increase
Aug 7, 2021
Alachua County is working with local hospitals to publish daily COVID-19 data that includes adult and pediatric hospitalizations, percentage of admitted patients who are unvaccinated, and ambulance transports. […]
Biden announces new emissions standards
Aug 6, 2021
A new executive order from President Biden aims to have more than half of new vehicles powered by electricity by 2030. Top automakers, including Ford, General Motors, and […]
Gainesville votes to challenge HB 1 in court
Aug 6, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission voted 4-3 late Thursday to approve filing a lawsuit challenging a portion of the state’s Combatting Public Disorder Act. The law, also […]
Gainesville requires city employees to get vaccinated
Aug 6, 2021
Employees of the City of Gainesville will be required to get vaccinated as a condition of their employment following a 4-3 commission vote Thursday night. The […]
City punts on new open container law
Aug 6, 2021
As the clock approached midnight on Thursday, the Gainesville City Commission delayed its final vote to lift the open container ordinance until its August 19 meeting. […]
Solar plan stalls with no location
Aug 5, 2021
With the location in Archer off the table, the Gainesville City Commission still needs a location for its new solar farm contract with Origis Energy. Now, […]
Alachua County declares state of emergency
Aug 5, 2021
Alachua County has again declared a state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic, citing the recent spike in case numbers and hospitalizations. “We urge all residents […]
WHO fights COVID-19 booster shots
Aug 4, 2021
Germany recently announced it would start administering coronavirus boosters to the elderly, immunocompromised, and those who received single-dose vaccines. France said people who got vaccinated early […]
Gainesville commission to take on loaded agenda
Aug 4, 2021
A report on GRU’s efforts to develop a solar farm, a proposal to require city employees to vaccinate, and a filing of a potential lawsuit against […]
Newberry gets early voting site for 2022 election
Aug 4, 2021
A boom in housing in the Newberry and Jonesville area is the catalyst for establishing an additional early voting site for the 2022 general election. Alachua […]
Levy County braces for heavy rainfall, flooding
Aug 4, 2021
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heavy rainfall threat Wednesday for Levy and several other coastal counties. Abundant moisture combined with a stalled frontal boundary […]
CDC issues new rental evictions ban
Aug 4, 2021
Days after the last rental evictions ban expired, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has instituted a new temporary moratorium for areas of the […]
New York AG report confirms Cuomo misconduct
Aug 3, 2021
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday that a monthslong investigation found New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment. […]
Theus: County rescue teams witnessing COVID surge
Aug 3, 2021
Alachua County Fire Rescue Chief (ACFR) Harold Theus acknowledged on Tuesday that the county rescue staff is witnessing firsthand the surge of COVID-19 and the impact […]
Infrastructure deal inches closer to reality
Aug 3, 2021
The 2,700-page Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—the result of months of bipartisan negotiations—is moving closer to becoming a reality. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., kept […]
GPD looking for SUV used in drive-by shooting
Aug 2, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) released a photo Monday of the vehicle used in the July 18th drive-by shooting at 8th Avenue Food Store that resulted […]
Sunday shooting injures 3 in downtown Gainesville
Aug 2, 2021
Three people were injured Sunday morning when shots were fired at a downtown Gainesville parking lot at 50 SW 1st Street. Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officers […]