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Recently, a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old led Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a chase in a stolen car. ACSO Public Information Officer Art Forgey discusses how officers prepare for car chases like these.
Read More »Gainesville School Participates In International Concert Exchange For World Disability Day
The international and local students presented musical and dance pieces in a live zoom concert.
Read More »Giving Tuesday Aids COVID-19 Struggles
Many non-profit organizations in North Central Florida got relief from COVID-19 struggles on Giving Tuesday.
Read More »Reopening of Gainesville Fine Arts Association Helps Struggling Local Artists
The Gainesville Fine Arts Association has reopened after the pandemic forced closure.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Approves New GRU Customer Information System
The new system will cost a total of about $20.6 million over 10 years.
Read More »Mike Balken Named Ocala Police Chief After City Council Unanimously Approves Nomination
The Ocala City Council unanimously approved Mike Balken’s nomination to serve as Ocala police chief Tuesday.
Read More »Tropical Storm Eta A Reminder Of The Potential For Late-Season Hurricanes In Florida
The storm's effects are still being monitored in Citrus, Hernando and Levy counties.
Read More »Marion County High School Students Will Learn Construction On The Job While Helping Habitat For Humanity
An agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Marion County will allow high school students enrolled in construction programs to build Habitat for Humanity homes.
Read More »Positive COVID-19 Test Forces PK Yonge Football Team To Forfeit Playoff Game
The PK Yonge football team was looking forward to its first playoff game in two years, but the school had to forfeit Friday’s game due to a positive COVID-19 test from someone in close contact with the team.
Read More »Local Food Drives Prepare For Thanksgiving During COVID
Local food drives are preparing to help families and people in need for Thanksgiving meals during the pandemic.
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