Amber alert – January 29, 2020
FDLE has issued an amber alert for a white passenger van with a missing 1-week-old infant....
GPD investigation provides little new information about leaked police reports
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) has concluded its investigation into who leaked unredacted police reports that divulged personal information about the family of former City...
Local student earns national attention for work tracking drug epidemic
Navya Tripathi, a sophomore at Buchholz High School, was the only high school student in the country whose work was selected for a full presentation...
Pedestrian killed on 441 near Turkey Creek
William Moore, 45, of Alachua was killed this morning while crossing US 441 on foot near the entrance of Turkey Creek....
Extension Office offering classes on pressure cooking, freezing food, and being a Master Money Mentor
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is offering courses on pressure cooking, freezing food, and being a Master Money Mentor in February/March....
GPD investigating motorcyclist’s death on Waldo Road
GPD is investigating a crash that took place around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, in the 300 block of NE Waldo Rd. ...
FPL says it is “reworking” deal with GRU
FPL's spokesperson says they are reworking their proposal to build transmission lines into Alachua County in exchange for 30 years of payments....
Teacher of the Year finalists announced
Alachua County's Teacher of the Year finalists are Kasey Norris from Alachua Elementary School, Kirk Tapley from Howard Bishop Middle School, and Josh Forgione from...
Extension office announces classes on butterfly gardening, vegetable gardening, and landscape pest management
The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office will be presenting classes on butterfly gardening, vegetable gardening, and fertilizers and pests in the landscape....
Single-Member Districts on County Charter Review Commission Agenda
Among other topics, the Alachua County Charter Review Commission will take up single-member districts at its meeting on Wednesday, January 29. The public is encouraged...