I-75 Southbound Lanes Blocked Due To Fatal Crash Near Micanopy

July 14, 2017 Getting around, Public safety 0

One person has been confirmed dead, several injured victims were transferred to UF Health Shands Hospital.

Governor Scott Calls Death of FHP Trooper a Terrible Loss

June 19, 2017 The Rundown 0

The Florida Highway Patrol says final funeral arrangements are still being made for Master Sergeant William Bishop. Bishop was killed in the line of duty Saturday night while working an accident on I-75 southbound at mile marker 403 in northern Alachua County.

Celebration Pointe Charges Higher Sales Tax

April 10, 2017 Development 1

Stores set to open in Celebration Pointe, Gainesville's newest shopping center, will charge an extra one percent sales tax toward fees and community improvements.

Gainesville Considers Adding Bike Lanes, I-75 Express Lanes

April 3, 2017 Government and politics 0

At Monday’s Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization for the Gainesville Urbanized Area meeting, local commissioners and the mayor considered improvements to local bike lanes and I-75.

Meet The 2017 Gainesville City Commission District 3 Candidates

February 28, 2017 Government and politics 0

Two candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 3, which ranges from 34th Street to I-75.

Prescribed Burn May Affect Conditions On I-75 In Marion County

February 7, 2017 The Rundown 0

Due to the 125-acre prescribed burn near the Cross Florida Greenway Trail, Florida Highway patrol urges motorists to use caution when traveling on I-75 in Marion County.

North Central Florida Avoids Severe Damage During Storm

January 22, 2017 Public safety, Weather 0

A potent, final round of severe weather expected today. Threat for tornadoes, damaging winds, and severe hail is higher than Saturday and Saturday night.

Repair Work To Temporarily Close I-75 Ramps In Gainesville

November 29, 2016 Development 1

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.

State Task Force Looks For Ways To Untangle I-75 Traffic

October 5, 2016 Public safety 0

The I-75 Relief Task Force, appointed last year by Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Boxold, looked at traffic improvements in Alachua, Citrus, Hernando, Levy, Marion and Sumter counties in order to improve safety and relieve congestion.