Florida Chief Justice limits in-person hearings to “essential proceedings” only
Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Canady issued an Administrative Order on March 17, limiting court proceedings to "essential proceedings" only....
Publix adding shopping hours just for 65-and-over
Publix is designating Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, 7-8 a.m., as senior shopping hours for customers age 65 and over....
Local fire departments are taking precautions
Local fire departments are taking extra precautions to avoid exposing first responders to COVID-19 (coronavirus). ...
Sheriff closes lobbies of Jail, Civil Bureau, Warrants, and CCC
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is asking the general public not to come to the lobbies of the Jail, Civil Bureau, Warrants, and CCC. Details...
Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce hosting webinar at 3:00 today on emergency funding for small businesses (with replay link)
The Chamber will host a free emergency funding webinar TODAY at 3 p.m. to help community businesses learn more about the SBA loan process....
Turnpike no longer accepting cash payments for tolls
As of noon today, the Florida Turnpike will not accept cash as a form of payment for tolls....
3 new cases in Alachua County, including first case of possible community transmission
Based on this morning's update from the State, there are three new positive COVID-9 cases in Alachua County, including one with an "unknown" travel-related status...
GPD Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautionary Measures
Gainesville Police Department is enacting several precautionary measures to deal with COVID-19....
Many City of Gainesville buildings now closed to the public
Effective 5 p.m. today, City Hall and other city facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. Exceptions include the Gainesville Police Department...
Cox is adjusting retail store hours, eliminating data caps, increasing speeds
Effective immediately, all Cox retail stores will have reduced hours, Monday-Friday, 10-4. ...