Wildwood pounds Newberry 49-16
Nov 20, 2020
The rollercoaster ride finally ended for Newberry. After losing its opening game to Hawthorne, the Panthers ran off a seven game winning streak, which included cancelled […]
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Wildwood pounds Newberry 49-16
The rollercoaster ride finally ended for Newberry. After losing its opening game to Hawthorne, the Panthers ran off a seven game winning streak, which included cancelled […]
South Sumter edges Bradford 9-6
Nov 20, 2020
The South Sumter Raiders defeated the Bradford Tornadoes 9-6 Friday night in the second round of the Class 4-A playoffs Friday night. In an odd and […]
Streaking Columbia tames Seabreeze; moves on to regional semifinals
Nov 20, 2020
The Columbia Tigers are choosing a good time to peak. After five straight losses to begin a COVID-plagued season, the Tigers have won four straight games, […]
Hawthorne Hornets stifle Fort Meade; advance to regional finals
Nov 20, 2020
The Hawthorne Hornets relied on patience, and a smothering defense to defeat the Fort Meade Miners 12-7 in the second round of the Class 1-A postseason […]
Union County blanks Fort White to advance to region finals
Nov 20, 2020
The Union County Tigers scored 12 points in the first half and then blew the game open with three third quarter touchdowns and cruised to a […]
Updating Breaking News: Gainesville police arrest suspect in attempted murder of FHP trooper
Nov 20, 2020
Updated: Today at 5:30 PM A traffic stop this morning at 2:31 am by an alert Gainesville police officer in east Alachua County has resulted in […]
Disney World brings back park hopping Jan. 1st
Nov 20, 2020
Walt Disney World announced on Nov. 20th that park hopping will start again on Jan. 1st, 2021. According to the official Disney Parks Blog, “Starting Jan. […]
Sen. Rick Scott urges people to ‘wear a mask’ after testing positive for COVID-19
Nov 20, 2020
Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott has tested positive for COVID-19, according to statements he released on Twitter. “After several negative tests, I learned I was positive […]
Florida Health Department offers tips for a safe and healthy holiday season
Nov 20, 2020
TALLAHASSEE— As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important for residents and visitors to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida […]
Hundreds of thousands of holiday lights illuminate throughout Gainesville
Nov 20, 2020
Due to the pandemic, in lieu of traditional holiday activities in public spaces, the City of Gainesville is displaying hundreds of thousands of outdoor holiday lights […]
Updating Breaking News: Gunman fires shots at FHP trooper in Ocala
Nov 19, 2020
Ocala police are looking for two suspects who fired shots at a Florida Highway Patrol trooper while in pursuit of their fleeing vehicle. According to a […]
Massage therapists, other healthcare professionals must take human trafficking course by end of 2020
Nov 19, 2020
Healthcare professionals licensed by more than a dozen Boards must complete a one-hour continuing education course on human trafficking by January 1, 2021. According to the […]
Girl’s Basketball: Hawthorne Hornets ranked #3 in pre-season top 20 power poll
Nov 19, 2020
Plenty has happened since the last girls’ basketball season ended in Florida. A pandemic ended the spring sports season prematurely, and the fall sports season was […]
UF medical students learn high-stakes trauma care in a low-risk environment
Nov 18, 2020
Blood bubbles up and pours from a deep wound on the patient’s leg. A bruise extends from her shoulder down to her chest and abdomen. Her […]
500! PK Yonge coach Willie Powers hits a milestone
Nov 18, 2020
Congratulations to P.K. Yonge girls basketball coach Willie Powers. On Monday night, the Lady Blue Wave defeated visiting Madison County 50-42 to give Coach Powers his […]
Golden Grants: North Florida McDonald’s Operators awarding $15,000 to benefit teachers and students
Nov 18, 2020
Educators and individuals who represent programs and organizations that fuel the imagination, education and growth of students can apply for a North Florida Golden Grant. This […]
Board gets down to business naming Cornell as Chair, Wheeler as Vice Chair
Nov 18, 2020
Alachua County Clerk of Court Jess Irby presided over the Nov. 17th swearing in ceremony for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners by introducing three […]
Florida’s average gas price slips below $2 per gallon
Nov 18, 2020
Florida gas prices inched lower last week. The state average declined by only 1-cent. After previously declining by margins of 3-4 cents, this was the smallest weekly decline in […]
Oak Hall Girls win state cross country championship
Nov 18, 2020
This past Sunday, the Oak Hall Girls’ cross country team won the Class 1A state championship. The Lady Eagles defeated Cambridge Christian in a tie breaker […]
Hutchinson and Byerly say their farewells to Alachua County
Nov 17, 2020
Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman kicked off a celebration of service for outgoing County commissioners Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson and Mike Byerly on Tuesday by thanking them […]
University of Florida Health ranked on two Forbes Magazine lists of best workplaces
Nov 17, 2020
With its flagship hospital already ranked the best in Florida, University of Florida Health has earned two more distinctions: It is No. 12 on Forbes’ list […]
Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight
Nov 17, 2020
A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at […]
Disc golf course leaving the lights on for its players
Nov 17, 2020
Disc golf enthusiast Gary Blanton says that he has made a lot of friends competing in disc golf tournaments and practicing with teams throughout Alachua County. […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Disaster? One supermarket offers insurance for the scorched bird
Nov 17, 2020
Overcooked? Undercooked? Burnt? Dry? Maybe you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time this year and you have to tackle that turkey. Or maybe you’ve […]