April 20 wildfire updates
Three large wildfires are still active and are expected to remain active until we get "sustained, saturating" rainfall, according to Florida Forest Service. ...
Woman arrested for threatening to kill neighbor who asked her husband to stop their dog from jumping the fence
Clairissa Ann Smith, 30, was arrested last night after allegedly threatening to kill a neighbor and burn down his house after the neighbor asked her...
Free community celebration and open house at HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital on April 25
HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, which is scheduled to begin seeing patients in May, is hosting the community celebration on April 25 from 6-9 p.m. Meet...
Gainesville man killed in single-vehicle accident on CR 225
A 59-year-old Gainesville man was killed late last night when his SUV ran off the road on CR 225, hit a tree, and caught fire.
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Jail Booking Log, April 19
Jail booking log for April 19, 2026...
ACPS confirms schools will be open tomorrow, but no outdoor activities will be held during the school day
In a message to students' families this evening, Alachua County Public Schools confirmed that schools will be OPEN on Monday, April 20, but there will...
Officials ask residents to refrain from calling 911 about smoke
Residents are asked to refrain from calling 911 to report smoke because the calls tie up phone lines and dispatch resources....
Animal shelter seeks short-term rescues out of abundance of caution due to fire
Out of an abundance of caution, ACAR is seeking short-term fosters. If you are able to foster an animal while we continue to monitor the...
Letter: Refilling the aquifer with wastewater is a problem, not a solution
Tana Silva argues against a plan to pump treated wastewater from Jacksonville to counties north of Alachua County...
Evacuations ordered in Eryn’s Garden for SR 121 fire, SR 121 closed in the area
As of 10 p.m., all evacuations for this fire have been lifted....