Craft Festival returns to Stephen O’Connell Center
Nov 28, 2021
The annual O’Connell Center Craft Festival returns to Exactech Arena next weekend. The holiday event, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, […]
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Craft Festival returns to Stephen O’Connell Center
The annual O’Connell Center Craft Festival returns to Exactech Arena next weekend. The holiday event, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, […]
FWC TrophyCatch program to give away new bass boat
Nov 26, 2021
One lucky TrophyCatch registrant is going to win a brand-new bass boat next weekend and the public is invited to join the festivities on Saturday, Dec. […]
I-75 crash kills two from High Springs
Nov 25, 2021
Southbound I-75 shut down on Thanksgiving morning after a three-vehicle crash between Alachua and Gainesville led to the deaths of an 83-year-old and 13-year-old passenger from […]
Hippodrome presents 2 Christmas plays
Nov 25, 2021
Two Christmas classics open at the Hippodrome Theater stage over the next seven days. Starting Friday, “Miracle on 34th Street” will debut at 8 p.m. “Miracle […]
Fort White accident claims 1, injures 1
Nov 24, 2021
One person died and one was injured in a Fort White collision Wednesday afternoon. A pickup and sedan were both traveling northbound on U.S. 27 around […]
Update: GPD arrests suspect in drug deal homicide
Nov 22, 2021
Update: Gainesville Police Department (GPD) detectives arrested Stephen Denard Hutchinson, 28, in connection with the Sunday shooting incident that occurred near Evergreen Cemetery, according to a […]
GCSO arrests fugitive with $1M warrant
Nov 22, 2021
Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Schultz arrested an alleged pedophile Sunday in the SE Trenton City Park. According to a Gilchrist County Sheriff Office press release, Schultz […]
FHP reminds holiday travelers to drive safe
Nov 20, 2021
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) have roadway safety at the top of […]
Cade hosts annual Food and Agriculture Festival
Nov 18, 2021
If you want to know more about what agricultural commodities are grown in Florida, the Cade Museum will be hosting the Farm Bureau Food and Agriculture […]
Florida to add correctional officer job incentives
Nov 17, 2021
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) announced Wednesday incentives to become a state correctional officer that include hiring bonuses up to $5,000. “As so many cities […]
1 injured in Lake City scooter-pickup collision
Nov 16, 2021
A Lake City man is in serious condition when his scooter collided with a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol reported the incident that […]
Scholastic gives free books to Williams Elementary
Nov 16, 2021
Scholastic Book Club recently chose Williams Elementary as part of its inaugural “United States of Readers” pilot program to help bridge the gap of literacy inequity. […]
FHP starts 4-day I-75 aggressive traffic operation
Nov 15, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) announced Monday it will conduct a four-day aggressive traffic operation along Interstate 75 in three North Central counties. FHP will run […]
CCSO investigates homicide in south Lake City
Nov 15, 2021
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) located the body of a 30-year-old male in south Lake City Sunday night. In a CCSO report, deputies responded to […]
Ford’s Garage to park in Gainesville
Nov 14, 2021
Ford’s Garage will pull into Gainesville this coming summer with a location at Butler Town Center. The restaurant celebrates Henry Ford with vintage vehicles and car […]
DOH accepting child vaccine appointments
Nov 11, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County (DOH) announced Thursday it is accepting COVID-19 vaccination appointments for children ages 5-11. Vaccinations will be available starting […]
Update: Two northbound I-75 lanes reopen
Nov 11, 2021
UPDATE (1:50 pm): The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) reported that two northbound Interstate 75 lanes have reopened following a vehicle fire that closed all three […]
DeSantis proposes $600M education budget increase
Nov 10, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed education budget initiatives that included a boost in minimum teacher salaries and continued bonuses for teachers and principals at a press conference […]
Alachua County irrigation limits start Sunday
Nov 7, 2021
Alachua County irrigation restrictions change starting today. The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department reminds county residents that since they set their clocks back this morning for […]
Local chickens test positive for West Nile virus
Nov 3, 2021
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Alachua County (FDHAC) announced on Wednesday that two chickens in the county have tested positive for West Nile virus. […]
FHSAA announces new title game locations
Nov 3, 2021
After a one-year adjustment for COVID-19 safety considerations, the Florida high school football state championships will return to a multiple location format in both 2021 and […]
Elections Office reminds voters of location change
Nov 3, 2021
Gainesville residents will head to the voting booths in two weeks, but the Supervisor of Elections Office reminds citizens that the voting locations for precincts 23, […]
Teen dies in downtown Alachua park shooting
Oct 31, 2021
A Gainesville teenager was found with multiple gunshot wounds in Maude Lewis Park in downtown Alachua Sunday. Alachua Police Department (APD) officers responded to a reported […]
Police seek two suspects in armed robbery case
Oct 31, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is seeking two black male suspects who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 4 […]