GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks
Jul 3, 2020
As public fireworks shows are cancelled across the country, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) discourage our neighbors from using consumer […]
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GFR discouraging use of consumer fireworks
As public fireworks shows are cancelled across the country, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) discourage our neighbors from using consumer […]
Williston High’s Austin Langworthy signs Major League Baseball contract
Jul 3, 2020
This week, former University of Florida and Williston High baseball player Austin Langworthy signed a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers. Langworthy, who led Williston to […]
UF veterinarians successfully using new placenta-derived treatment for animals with severe bone loss
Jul 3, 2020
A human placenta-derived compound developed by a University of Florida faculty member in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is being used with promising results by […]
Florida adds 9,488 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jul 3, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 9,488 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 178,594 cases as of the […]
Florida Highway Patrol urges caution this Independence Day weekend
Jul 3, 2020
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) urges everyone to use caution when traveling on Florida roads this Independence Day for a […]
A state championship in track sends Columbia High’s Asherah Collins to UCF on scholarship
Jul 3, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on 2-sport athlete Asherah Collins of Columbia High School in Lake City. Collins was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area selection in […]
Alachua County adds crowd size amendment to emergency order
Jul 2, 2020
Alachua County has released the second amendment to Emergency Order 20-30. It changes the requirements concerning gatherings. See below for the new requirement language. Groups […]
Community leaders join forces to raise awareness of COVID-19 precautions
Jul 2, 2020
In advance of the Independence Day weekend, the City of Gainesville, Alachua County, the University of Florida and Santa Fe College leaders advise everyone to wear […]
Traffic Alert: Multiple crashes on Interstate 75
Jul 2, 2020
Traffic Alert: Alachua County Southbound I-75 The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting multiple crashes and heavy traffic on Interstate 75 near mile marker 376 in Gainesville near […]
DeSantis: Avoid closed spaces, crowded places, close-contact settings; wear mask in public
Jul 2, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Surgeon General are reminding all Floridians to protect the vulnerable by […]
Have a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary? The School Board wants to hear from you
Jul 2, 2020
Two public input sessions have been scheduled for those who would like to suggest a new name for J.J. Finley Elementary School. On June 16th, the […]
Becker heads to Santa Fe College after excelling in three sports for Trenton High School
Jul 2, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Trent Becker of Trenton High School. Becker played football, basketball, and baseball for the Tigers. He was a Gainesville Sun honorable […]
Breaking News: Florida goes over 10,000 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jul 2, 2020
The Florida Department of Health reported 10,109 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 169,106 cases as of the […]
Man rescued from cell tower by Alachua County Sheriff’s Office after threatening to jump
Jul 2, 2020
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office received a call on July 1st from a 23 year-old man threatening to jump from a local cell tower. According to ACSO […]
Alachua County and City of Gainesville announce 4th of July weekend schedules
Jul 2, 2020
Alachua County Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. […]
After celebrating Memorial Day openings, Florida cities closing beaches for July 4th weekend
Jul 2, 2020
The Center Square – As Memorial Day neared, Florida cities were issuing celebratory announcements that local beaches would open for the traditional first weekend of summer. […]
UF Health: Landmark study to measure molecular changes of exercise reaches key milestone
Jul 1, 2020
It’s so obvious that exercise is a healthy habit that it almost goes without saying. Scientists have known for years that physical activity lowers the risk […]
Alachua County Sheriff candidates state their cases during virtual forum
Jul 1, 2020
With early voting scheduled for August 3rd and vote-by-mail ballots going out July 10th, Alachua County Sheriff candidates got a head start presenting their platforms on […]
AAA: Risk remains high for hot car deaths
Jul 1, 2020
As summer temperatures reach scorching highs, the inside of a hot car can become a death trap for children. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic may cause […]
Florida reports 6,563 new positive COVID-19 cases
Jul 1, 2020
The Florida Department of Health has reported 6,563 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 158,997 cases as of […]
Odom feasted off opposing pitchers in 2020 for Belleview High School
Jul 1, 2020
Today’s senior spotlight is on Allisson Odom of the Belleview High School softball team. Last year as a junior, Odom batted .364 and had a .947 […]
Required face mask signage for businesses begins today
Jul 1, 2020
Beginning July 1st, 2020, all businesses, services, and activities, in which persons are required to wear a facial covering, must post signs to inform those entering […]
Gas prices stall as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida
Jun 30, 2020
Florida gas prices increased by a penny last week, but any additional gains may be hard to come by, as Florida experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases. […]
Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan
Jun 30, 2020
After weeks of intensive work that included reviews of return-to-school plans from districts across Florida and other states, surveys of families and staff, consultations with local […]