Areas along NW 98th Street and other nearby neighborhoods dealt with flooding from Irma last month. However, this isn’t a new issue. There have been many other instances of flooding. One of the major ones was in 2004 when multiple hurricanes impacted Gainesville. After Irma hit, Meadowbrook residents spoke with the Meadowbrook Homeowner’s Association board about forming a steering committee to talk about the flooding problems in the area.
Read More »Growth Of Gainesville Neighborhoods Causes Concern Among Residents
As new planned neighborhoods are underway in Gainesville, some residents in the area are worried about traffic issues.
Read More »Meadowbrook Golf Club Closes Because Of Flooding
With water levels rising 75 feet up a fairway near Northwest 39th Avenue, covering two greens and 4 tee boxes, the golf club's owner Chris Tophermarcum was forced to close for business Monday.
Read More »Police: Intoxicated Gainesville Man Lets Boy, 3, Wander Off
A 46-year-old Gainesville man, Charles Ragans, was arrested on a charge of child neglect Tuesday after police believe he, while intoxicated, let his girlfriend's 3-year-old son wander off.
Read More »Repair Work To Temporarily Close I-75 Ramps In Gainesville
The ramps will be closed through 5 a.m. Wednesday at the latest, and they'll then re-close from 11 p.m. Wednesday through 5 a.m. Thursday.
Read More »Voter Turnout High In Alachua County, Hits Record Statewide
In Alachua County, 77,000-plus people have voted, with 51,100 of those being early voters.
Read More »Homeless Concerned For Safety As Storm Approaches
Residents of Gainesville's Dignity Village campground prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Matthew.
Read More »Alachua County Moving Forward With Fairgrounds Relocation
A new, larger location for the Alachua County fairgounds will feature a new arena and auditorium to host a variety of events like graduations, sporting events and concerts.
Read More »ALDI Hiring For 3 New Stores In Gainesville, Ocala
ALDI grocers is holding a job fair today and another on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center on Southwest 34th Street.
Read More »Storm Update: List of Closures As Hurricane Hermine Makes Landfall
Thousands without power across the state as Floridians begin to clean up after Hurricane Hermine.
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