Eta moving faster; landfall expected at 2 AM
Nov 11, 2020
The storm continues moving north, but the eye of Tropical Storm Eta continues to erode (good news!). The storm is moving faster than expected, and is […]
News
Eta moving faster; landfall expected at 2 AM
The storm continues moving north, but the eye of Tropical Storm Eta continues to erode (good news!). The storm is moving faster than expected, and is […]
Breaking News: Trenton forfeits its playoff game against Newberry due to COVID-19 protocols
Nov 11, 2020
The Trenton Tigers announced today that it has forfeited its playoff game against Newberry due to COVID-19 protocols. It was the second forfeit by a local […]
Severe Weather Shelter Program in effect in Gainesville tonight
Nov 11, 2020
City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, which will lead to the activation of the city’s Severe Weather and Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program tonight, […]
UF biological station in Cedar Key battens down the hatches for incoming storm
Nov 11, 2020
Researchers and lab assistants at the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station located in Cedar Key spent the day securing the facility as Tropical Storm Eta is […]
Newberry Panthers are the featured guests on The Prep Zone Radio Show tonight on I am Country 106.9
Nov 11, 2020
The Newberry Panthers lost a tough game to the Hawthorne Hornets 20-14 to open the 2020 season. But since that loss, they have gone on a […]
Eta warnings remain for coastal areas; Alachua County adds storm to State of Emergency
Nov 11, 2020
The West Coast of Florida is experiencing wind gusts of 45 to 60 miles per hour from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers with tornado warnings as […]
Florida gas prices are lowest in five months; state average could drop below $2
Nov 11, 2020
Florida’s gas price plunge continued last week. The state average has declined 36 consecutive days for a total discount of 19 cents. It now appears the state average is on the […]
Local football schedules changing due to Eta
Nov 11, 2020
With the imminent approach of Hurricane Eta, three area high school football teams are making changes to their playoff schedules this week. Eastside High School has […]
Gainesville prepares for Hurricane Eta
Nov 11, 2020
Gainesville is in the path of Hurricane Eta, which is currently projected to pass over us tomorrow. Prepare now! Bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or […]
Breaking News: Schools closed Thursday in Alachua County due to Eta’s projected path
Nov 11, 2020
The Alachua County Public School District has closed its schools effective tomorrow. ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson released the following statement: “Based on the projected […]
Levy County prepares for storm surge as Hurricane Eta turns toward landfall
Nov 11, 2020
Hurricane Eta is forecast to hit Florida’s West Coast making landfall between Yankeetown and Cedar Key on Thursday at 1 p.m. According to Assistant Director […]
A soldier’s inspiring tale of grace under fire is a lesson for today’s political unrest
Nov 11, 2020
Four years ago, on Veterans Day 2016, I had an unforgettable experience that directly applies to where we are right now – in post-election 2020. A […]
PK Yonge cancels Friday’s playoff game due to COVID-19 concerns; Chiefland-Hawthorne game moved to Wednesday night
Nov 10, 2020
The season has come to an end for the P.K. Yonge football team. The Blue Wave were scheduled to host Pensacola Catholic this Friday in the […]
Breaking News: Alachua County School Superintendent stepping down next summer
Nov 10, 2020
After leading Alachua County Public Schools since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, Superintendent Karen Clarke has announced that she plans to step down from […]
‘A Cedar Key Christmas’ and ‘A Tuna Christmas’ take to the stage in December
Nov 10, 2020
Tis the season and the season will be on two stages in Alachua County starting on Dec. 4th. The Gainesville Community Playhouse will host Michael Presley Bobbit’s A […]
Oak Hall advances to state championship; Buchholz, Hawthorne, Suwannee win regular season finales
Nov 10, 2020
Oak Hall 34, Merritt Island Christian 12 This past Friday night, despite playing without three starting offensive linemen, the Oak Hall football team eased past visiting […]
Delinquent electric bills from the pandemic are coming due – who will pay them?
Nov 10, 2020
The shutdowns and restrictions that governments have imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 have made it hard for many households to afford basic needs. Thousands […]
Evergreen Cemetery honors veterans in lieu of onsite ceremony with commemorative video
Nov 10, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City will honor veterans with a commemorative video this year in place of its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Evergreen […]
High Springs hires new City Manager
Nov 9, 2020
The High Springs City Commission has selected Ashley Stathatos of Anna, Texas as the city’s new manager. Stathatos comes to High Springs with over 20 years […]
Patrol car stolen from Gainesville Regional Airport had gun and semi-automatic rifle onboard
Nov 9, 2020
A St. Petersburg man who was arrested on Nov. 5th for the theft of an Alachua County Sheriff deputy’s patrol car with guns inside, remains in jail with no […]
Gilchrist County voters say yes to Sunday alcohol sales referendum
Nov 9, 2020
Gilchrist County residents are in favor of allowing alcohol sales on Sundays. Now it’s up to the Board of County Commissioners to decide the fate of […]
County Commission discussing hotel purchase, COVID-19 update, and indoor sports facility
Nov 9, 2020
The Alachua County Commission will conduct a hybrid Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will recess after the morning agenda items […]
Meteorologists: Eta’s path remains uncertain
Nov 9, 2020
Meteorologists for the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) say that tropical storm Eta is showing more uncertainty than normal and it won’t be until Wednesday […]
Fortune Favors the Brave: Gainesville resident serving aboard iconic Navy vessel
Nov 9, 2020
Gainesville resident Marshal White is seeing the world, and doing it in style. White, a Conning Officer Ensign, serves in the US Navy aboard an iconic […]