Governor declares State of Emergency to prepare for winter storm
Governor DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency for the state of Florida to take actions to prepare for the winter storm forecast for Tuesday...
Winter storm watch in effect for Wednesday morning, freezing rain possible
All of Alachua County could see a chance of getting some freezing rain on Wednesday morning, and with that, ice accumulation is possible....
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State of Florida enhances emergency response with addition of new portable FirstNet cell sites
After an active 2024 Storm season saw three major hurricanes hit the Southeast, the State of Florida is investing in critical connectivity for public safety with FirstNet®, Built...
County’s vegetative debris drop-off site closing
The two residential drop-off sites for vegetative debris from Hurricane Helene will close at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 14...
Federal SBA disaster loan deadlines extended for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The deadlines for filing applications for business physical damages from Hurricanes Helene and Milton have been extended to January 7, 2025. ...
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center open in High Springs
FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center is open this Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., at the Old School Community Center in High Springs...
Two hurricane vegetative debris disposal sites opening for residents
Beginning Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, Alachua County will open two residential hurricane vegetative debris disposal sites for residents of the county to use....
SBA adds Alachua County to Florida Disaster Declaration
Alachua County businesses and residents are now eligible to apply for SBA's low-interest disaster loan program for losses from Hurricane Helene...
City of Gainesville post-storm update
City offices and facilities remain closed, bus fares are suspended today, and parking restrictions are suspended today....
“Please, please stay home”: No Gainesville curfew for Milton, but officials urge everyone to stay indoors
At a press conference this morning, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward and other local officials said there would be no local curfew for Hurricane Milton, but...