I-75 has reopened after a northbound mutli-vehicle accident shut down both sides of the highway early Monday morning. The initial accident caused a second crash on the southbound lanes involving semi trucks. The roadway is being cleaned up and there are still lane closures.
Read More »Gator Stompin’ Looking To Get Back On Track With Payback Program
The Pledge 5 Foundation is in debt with local businesses in Gainesville. The organization owes more than $100,000, but it created a program, so that they can pay back the money they owe.
Read More »Spreading Distracted Driving Awareness In Florida And Beyond
Distracted driving was the focus of a recent Interstate 75 campaign. Nationwide efforts are also being made to address this issue.
Read More »Man accused of lewd acts in Springhill Publix in jail
An Orlando man is accused of committing lewd acts on a child and customers at the Publix in Gainesville’s Springhill neighborhood.
Read More »RTS Changes Bus Routes Due to Ridership
The Regional Transit System is making changes to its spring 2014 schedule to better accommodate riders based on which routes are being used more or less often.
Read More »Florida Transportation Department Plans Resurfacing of I-75 in Alachua County
In the five-year work plan, the Florida Department of Transportation has highlighted the projects they plan to work on in the North Central Florida area.
Read More »Community Organization Will Host Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway, Resource Festival
The South West Advocacy Group (SWAG) Family Resource Center will host the second annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway and Resource Festival. SWAG aims to provide programs, services and activities for the community.
Read More »Call Boxes To Be Removed From Florida’s Interstates
Florida is removing about 3,000 call boxes by January 2014 because of their low usage.
Read More »Alachua County Approved For New $500,000 Medical Ambulance Bus
Alachua County Fire Rescue now has at its disposal, a brand new, $500,000 medical ambulance bus, that will allow more patients to receive medical attention on-site, especially during large-scale accidents.
Read More »20 Months After I-75 Crash, Electronic Signs Still At Least A Year Away
Construction on electronic signs along areas of Interstate 75 should begin around January, nearly two years after the 20-vehicle pileup that inspired public concern over drivers’ safety on the highway.
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