Hurricane Helene Update #13 – Friday closures
A large number of local governmental offices and agencies will be closed on Friday, including libraries...
Hurricane Helene Update #12 – Storm conditions, waste collection, shelters, and general information
Hurricane Helene will begin impacting our area mid-day today. Alachua County is likely to experience heavy rain (2-4 inches), flash flooding, and strong Tropical Storm...
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City of Gainesville Hurricane Helene Update #4
Alachua County is under a Tornado Watch. Parking restrictions are lifted in Gainesville, and buses are operating on reduced service with suspended fares....
Alachua County asks residents to take this storm seriously
Alachua County asks residents to take the storm seriously, given the large size of the wind field...
Updated: Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
Numerous meetings have been canceled or rescheduled...
City of Gainesville Hurricane Helene Update #3
The first bands of rain from Hurricane Helene have reached our area as the Category 1 hurricane continues its trek northward into the Gulf of...
Hurricane Helene Update #11 – Evacuation order in effect
Alachua County has issued a voluntary Evacuation Order for those residing in mobile homes, manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and homes that may not survive the storm,...
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office will close on Thursday
The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office will close on Thursday, September 26, due to Hurricane Helene....
State of Florida announces free Uber rides to shelters during Hurricane Helene
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state of Florida has arranged for residents to get free Uber rides to shelters with the code HELENERELIEF....
Hurricane Helene Update #10 – General population shelters open
The pet-friendly general population shelters are at the MLK Jr Multipurpose Center and the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex...