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Tag Archives: Gainesville Fire Rescue
In the News: defense attorney charged with DUI, house fire, senate rejects Medicaid expansion, Rome tourism rooting for American Pope
By Cassandra Ganter on March 12th, 2013 | Last updated: March 12, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Local defense attorney, Thomas Edwards, charged with DUI after hit and run | Gainesville.com – Gainesville criminal defense attorney Thomas Edwards, 55, faces charges of driving under the influence Saturday afternoon on southbound I-75. Edwards, who is a partner in the Gainesville [...]
Caution advised for possible smoke on SR 121, US 441
By Charmaine Miller on March 11th, 2013 | Last updated: March 11, 2013 at 1:38 pm
Drivers are urged to avoid the area or drive cautiously, with the possibility of smoke impacting visibility on the roads until Tuesday morning at the latest.
Authorities urge caution to prevent holiday fires
By Keighly Chambers on November 19th, 2012 | Last updated: December 5, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busiest time of year for the Gainesville Fire Department. To ensure safety during the holidays this season, Gainesville Fire Rescue Assistant Chief JoAnne Rice urged caution for residents.
Gainesville braces for cold weather
By Cameron Taylor on October 29th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 3:55 pm
The temperature in Gainesville is expected to drop below 40 degrees Monday evening, prompting Gainesville residents to make preparations.
Burn camp offers victims a chance to heal on the inside
By Front Page Edition on June 22nd, 2012 | Last updated: September 18, 2012 at 3:58 pm
By Stephanie Denardo – WUFT-FM Gainesville Fire Rescue is sending off local burn survivors to a children’s burn camp this Sunday, June 24th. The camp, called Camp Amigo, is a one-week event where children from all over north central Florida [...]
Small fire at Oak Park High Rise soon extinguished
By Front Page Edition on April 11th, 2012 | Last updated: October 4, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Gainesville Fire Rescue Press Release Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a report of smoke coming from the Oak Park High Rise at NE 8th Avenue at 8:00 p.m. last night. The building’s fire alarm system activated and the buildings residents, [...]
