As rainy season is fast approaching, the two outside lanes on 441 beside Paynes Prairie will remain closed until sustained dry weather arrives.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners, School District Diverge On Fairgrounds-As-Hurricane-Shelter Plan
The new Alachua County fairgrounds could alleviate some of the pressure that's heaped on district schools when they must transform into emergency shelters, but only if the county can find the money to make it happen.
Read More »Here’s Who Won the 2018 Alachua, Archer, and Newberry City Elections
Despite Tuesday’s consistent rain, voters in Alachua, Archer and Newberry were undeterred by the stormy weather as they showed up to the polls for the city commission elections.
Read More »China Tariffs In North Central Florida: Bitter For Wine, Sweeter For Honey Citrus
The recent discussion of tariffs and trade relationship with China could add more stress to farmers' decisions.
Read More »Waterways Group Warns Of Fecal Contamination Impacting Gainesville Creek
Megan Black said that nearly all creeks in the Gainesville area are considered “impaired.” This classification indicates that the water body has become so polluted that it no longer does its job properly, and county officials are taking notice.
Read More »Standing Water Near Millhopper Road And In The Hammock North Neighborhood Stirs Concern Among Residents
When rain rolls through the Hammock North neighborhood in northwest Gainesville, water pools in yards and along the roadside. It’s become a concern for residents fearing the water could damage their property.
Read More »FEMA Urging Floridians To Prepare For Hurricane Season 2018
FEMA is urging Florida residents to prepare now for the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1.
Read More »High Levels of Pollen To Continue Over Next Several Days
A University of Florida professor says the thick, yellow pollen coating cars isn't going away any time soon.
Read More »Gainesville Resident’s Idea Brings Local Community Together To Clean Up Sweetwater Branch Creek
In the recent years Sweetwater Branch Creek along University Avenue and 4th Avenue has become a forgotten park and littered waterway. Now volunteers are trying to clean up the creek that flows through the downtown area of Gainesville, located between the Matheson History Museum Complex and the Alachua County Library District Headquarters.
Read More »Marion County Community Seeks To Minimize Road Flooding
Stanton-Weirsdale residents seek county's assistance in repaving roads that lead to community flooding.
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