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...
Hurricane Milton Update #10 – New shelter opens and two shelters full
Meadowbrook Elementary School is now the sole open general population/pet-friendly emergency shelter....
City of Gainesville storm update #5 – Hurricane Milton
As conditions worsen today, neighbors are advised to get to where they need to be by early afternoon and then to shelter indoors away from...
Shelter space still available at Easton in Newberry and the special needs shelter; Uber code now worth $55
With a code from the County, Uber rides to/from shelters can now cost up to $55...