COVID-19 Update: Shands hospitalizations continue to decrease
(10/20/21 10:30pm)
The number of COVID-19 patients increased in Alachua County this week after six consecutive weeks of cases declining.
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Gainesville Police Department to destroy guns collected through buyback program
(10/20/21 1:00pm)
The Gainesville Police Department released data and discussed updates to its “One Community” plan during a city commission meeting Monday amid increasing gun violence.
Sixth grade Alachua County student provides clean water sources for hundreds in Uganda
(10/18/21 1:00pm)
Craig “Tre’” Smith III, a sixth-grader at Oak View Middle School, shot his hand up as he sat in his English class. His idea would serve and inspire hundreds of families thousands of miles away.
Citizens Field: Home to Gainesville high school football
(10/15/21 5:09pm)
While many Gainesville residents spend their Friday night wining and dining, Fontella Moore makes her way to Citizens Field on Eighth Avenue and Waldo Road.
COVID-19 Update: County COVID-19 cases fall for the sixth consecutive week
(10/13/21 5:10pm)
The number of COVID-19 patients continued to fall in Alachua County and across the country since Sept. 7.
Gainesville man dies in Alachua’s Copeland Park shooting at unauthorized party
(10/11/21 1:00pm)
A Gainesville man died from gunshot wounds early Sunday morning after attending a party near Copeland Park in the city of Alachua.
Alachua County Public Schools to accept mask exemption forms for high schoolers
(10/11/21 1:02pm)
In the ongoing masking battle between the Florida Department of Education, the Alachua County School Board and public school parents, the school board signaled the beginning of the end.
UF students document college experience through handmade gnome
(10/08/21 12:52pm)
Wherever Cassie Dang goes, her small companion follows. The companion documents his routine on social media and sometimes makes multiple posts a day.
Alachua County Public Schools, Florida public schools face new testing possibility
(10/06/21 6:02pm)
Alachua County Public Schools believes Gov. Ron DeSantis’ legislative proposal to replace the Florida Statewide Assessment (FSA) is a step in the right direction.
COVID-19 Update: Alachua County mimics drop in COVID-19 cases seen around the U.S.
(10/06/21 4:30pm)
The number of COVID-19 patients continues to fall in Alachua County and across the country.
Gainesville’s interim director of equity of inclusion aims for change in new position
(10/06/21 4:53pm)
Zeriah Folston is focused on two values as he acclimates to his new job with the City of Gainesville: collaboration and compassion.
Alachua County Public Schools bomb threats persist despite arrests
(10/06/21 6:31pm)
Update: The third arrest of an Eastside High School student was made by ACSO deputies in connection to the school's bomb threats.
UF enters talks with city about plans for graduate housing
(10/04/21 1:03pm)
Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that the university has not yet approved a plan to build a new residential complex for athletes. A previous version of the article reported otherwise.
Florida lawmakers to hear Texas-style heartbeat abortion law, Gainesville residents express mixed views
(10/04/21 1:01pm)
Texas’ abortion bill has made its way to the Florida legislature, reigniting a decades-old debate.
Hundreds march through Gainesville in support of abortion rights
(10/04/21 1:05pm)
MaryAnn Riggs remembers protesting anti-abortion legislation in the 1970s. Over 50 years later, she brought the same energy to Saturday’s North Central Florida March for Reproductive Rights & Justice.
Alachua County mask mandate expires, masks still recommended
(10/01/21 7:00pm)
After six weeks, Alachua County’s mask mandate expired due to a state restriction. However, masks continue to be recommended.
Two Newberry students arrested for bomb and shooting threats, Buchholz bomb threat culprit to be charged as an adult
(10/01/21 8:09pm)
Two Newberry High School students were arrested Thursday in connection with four bomb threats and one shooting threat at the city’s high school and middle school.
Gainesville man charged with possessing and distributing child pornography on Kik Messenger
(09/30/21 12:25pm)
A Gainesville man was arrested by police Tuesday after he was accused of possessing and distributing child pornography on a messaging app popular among children.
COVID-19 Update: Cases continue dropping as booster shot rollout begins
(09/29/21 5:32pm)
The number of UF affiliates quarantined fell by about 24% from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28.
City may be fined for trying to require employee vaccines, interim city attorney appointed
(09/29/21 5:36pm)
Daniel Nee is Gainesville's interim city attorney following a Monday City Commission meeting.
