Florida Medical Examiners Commission confirms one storm-related death in Alachua County
The Florida Medical Examiners Commission has confirmed one death from Hurricane Idalia, a traffic death in Alachua County...
Duke Energy promises 95% power restoration to High Springs by 11 p.m. on Friday, Clay Electric by noon
Duke Energy anticipates 95% power restoration to the High Springs area by 11 p.m. on Friday, and Clay Electric anticipates 98% by noon Friday...
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Governor Ron DeSantis announces approval of Florida’s Major Disaster Declaration
Today, Governor DeSantis announced that President Biden has approved Florida’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Idalia in seven counties...
Rep. Kat Cammack’s office offers assistance in Hurricane Idalia recovery
Congresswoman Kat Cammack is offering assistance to constituents as they file claims with FEMA, the Small Business Administration, the USDA, and others...
Alachua County Fire Rescue’s Mutual Aid Radio Communications team deployed
ACFR's Mutual Aid Radio Communications team deployed yesterday in support of the Florida Fire Service's response to Hurricane Idalia...
Public schools, UF, and local government offices will all reopen tomorrow
Public schools, UF, and local government offices will all reopen tomorrow. Trash collection will be delayed one day for the rest of the week....
Wednesday morning Idalia update: Officials ask residents to stay home, provide information about reporting issues
Idalia is now expected to be a wind event in our area. We may experience periods of extreme wind from the storm’s outer bands over...
Governor Ron DeSantis works with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to waive pet policies for Hurricane Idalia evacuees
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis worked with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to waive their no-pet policies in preparation for Hurricane Idalia...
Governor Ron DeSantis announces activation of Florida Disaster Fund in preparation for Hurricane Idalia
“Harnessing the power of the private sector is an important tool when it comes to getting resources into the hands of the people that need...
Hurricane Idalia update – Storm forecast, mandatory evacuation order, sheltering, and post-storm safety
Alachua County is under a Hurricane Warning and has a 96% chance for tropical storm-force winds and a 47% chance for hurricane-force winds.  ...