Buchholz High School student arrested for two counts of false bomb threats
(09/14/21 2:49am)
A Buchholz High School student was arrested by Alachua County Sheriff deputies Monday in connection with false bomb threats.
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First responders, UF community remember 9/11 through stair climb
(09/13/21 1:05pm)
Never forget.
Investigation continues into Buchholz High School bomb threats, campus security questioned
(09/13/21 1:00pm)
Cassandra Jones felt paralyzed as she watched chaos erupt at Buchholz High School Aug. 19. Her mind immediately jumped to the possibility of a school shooting.
UF, Santa Fe reject county’s mask request
(09/13/21 1:00pm)
Despite pressure from the county, UF and Santa Fe College students and faculty will continue to have a choice in whether they wear a mask on campus.
One woman raped, another kidnapped blocks away from UF’s campus
(09/10/21 11:11pm)
Editor's note: This story contains depictions of sexual assault and rape
City of Gainesville attorney and clerk resign
(09/09/21 9:15pm)
Two city charter officers will be the third and fourth city officials to resign from their positions in the past four months.
COVID-19 Update: UF cases spike in midst of in-person classes with nearly 150 reported positives over three days
(09/08/21 6:44pm)
UF Health Shands Hospital saw a decrease of hospitalizations after a month of over 200 patients.
Alachua County Public Schools files lawsuit against Florida Department of Health
(09/07/21 1:30pm)
Alachua County Public Schools is joining the growing list of Florida school districts entering legal battles with state agencies over mask mandates.
Terrah-rizing the turntables: Remembering Akeem “DJ Terrah” Thompson
(09/07/21 1:32pm)
Akeem Thompson lit up the room with his smile and hyped up crowds like no other. With his goofy persona and sick beats, Thompson brought laughter, joy and rhythm to Gainesville.
Alachua County Public Schools parents and students lose structured online learning option
(09/07/21 1:35pm)
After a year of Alachua County Public School students having the choice to learn from home, parents now have one less remote option.
One dead after game night shooting on West University Avenue
(09/05/21 9:06pm)
Hours after Florida’s win against FAU, pedestrians on West University Avenue ran to the nearest safe haven at the sharp sound of gunfire at 2 a.m. Sunday. One victim suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
New school board member sworn in amid concerns about her appointment
(09/07/21 1:31pm)
The Alachua County School District continues to butt heads with Gov. Ron DeSantis, prolonging conflict over the mask mandate, two lawsuits and a removed school board member.
Gainesville City Commission special election to be held on Nov. 16
(09/03/21 2:39pm)
All eligible Gainesville voters can cast their ballots for Commissioner Gail Johnson’s replacement this November.
Gator fans and students await first full capacity home game while COVID-19 surges
(09/03/21 12:33pm)
Three months ago, Brandi McElvain Fisher scoured Ticketmaster. Glancing at the screen, her eyes paused on the event she yearned to attend with bated breath.
Matheson History Museum celebrates accomplishments of historic Alachua County women
(09/02/21 12:00pm)
The Trailblazers: 150 Years of Alachua County Women exhibit highlights the stories and accomplishments of eleven women from Alachua County. The women highlighted include Daphne Duval Williams, Sarah Hamilton Matheson, Dr. Sarah Lucretia Robb, Marjorie Harris Carr, Vivian Washington Filer, Judith Brown, Margaret Tebeau, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Clara Backus Floyd Gehan, Mary Etta Hancock Cubberly, and Emmaline Hardy Buchholz.
COVID-19 Update: UF reports 145 total positive tests this week, Shands still accepting patients from struggling hospitals
(09/01/21 4:00pm)
After a week of record-breaking COVID-19 children hospitalizations followed by a slight decrease over the weekend, UF Health Shands Hospital expects to see a continued fluctuation of patients.
UF expands wastewater COVID-19 testing locations for Fall 2021
(09/01/21 4:03pm)
As thousands of students are back on campus for the Fall semester, UF has expanded wastewater testing to identify more COVID-19 cases and locate more areas that may have a higher risk of outbreaks.
Want an extra $50? Get vaccinated in Alachua County
(09/01/21 4:05pm)
Alachua County commissioners are trying a new tactic to bolster vaccination rates. After a unanimous vote Aug. 24, everyone who receives two vaccinations in September will now be $50 richer.
Alachua County Public Schools loses board member salaries despite state ruling
(09/01/21 4:06pm)
Even though a state judge upheld the legality of Alachua County Public Schools’ mask mandate last week, the Florida Department of Education kept its promise and is withholding school board members’ salaries this month.
Santa Fe College COVID-19 update: 86 positive cases were reported in the last two weeks
(09/01/21 3:55pm)
Santa Fe College reported 77 positive COVID-19 cases from students and nine positive cases from employees from Aug. 16 to Aug. 30.
