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Gainesville Fire rescue held a push-in ceremony Tuesday. Ladder 9 is the newest quint fire truck with a 100-foot aerial ladder. It is capable of holding 500 gallons of water.
Read More »Gainesville Fire Rescue Pushes Ladder 9 into Service
Local Firefighters Want Gainesville’s Mayor to Resign
Gainesville Professional Firefighters voted no-confidence in Mayor Lauren Poe during a meeting on September 17. On Monday, Nick Gonzalez, President of the Firefighter Union Local 2157 released a statement requesting Mayor Poe’s resignation. This comes after the City of Gainesville’s new vaccine mandate for all government employees. In an email …
Read More »UF Health, Florida Department Of Health In Alachua County Address Vaccine Concerns
Residents were able to address their concerns and ask questions related to getting vaccinated such as: how vaccines work, who should get vaccinated, benefits and potential side effects and how long the vaccine protects people from coronavirus.
Read More »Alachua County High Schools Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccines To Students 16 And Older
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County on Thursday held its first vaccine clinics at Buchholz High School and Gainesville High School. In order for students to receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, they are required to get their parents’ permission. Buchholz Principal Kevin Purvis said he …
Read More »Columbia County Plans For August 2021 Ban On Internet Cafes
The ordinance goes into effect Aug. 13.
Read More »Alachua County Public Schools To Be Rezoned
West Gainesville schools such as Buchholz High School and Gainesville High School are above capacity. Whereas schools in east Gainesville are under capacity.
Read More »Here’s How Veterans In North Florida And South Georgia Are Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine Through The VA
Veterans may schedule an appointment by calling 352-548-6000 ext. 103755.
Read More »Santa Fe College Hopes For Revenue Increase In New Fiscal Year
Santa Fe College is hoping to see an increase in revenue during the new fiscal year.
Read More »Alachua County Criminal Courthouse Renamed After Judge Stephan Mickle
The Alachua County Criminal Courthouse is being renamed in honor of late Judge Stephan P. Mickle, Sr.
Read More »State And Local Officials Plan For Projects To Decrease Pedestrian Accidents
The City of Gainesville, UF administration and the Florida Department of Transportation are working together on long-term projects to potentially decrease the amount of pedestrian accidents.
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