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Bill Augustine argues that the City of High Springs is disproportionately cutting the budget of the fire department The post Letter: High Springs budget cuts fall disproportionately on the fire department appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

This fall, community members can escape the honks and horns of Gainesville traffic and wander around a pedestrian-only portion of downtown. Gainesville’s The Streatery project began construction April 13. The $4.5 million project will transform Southwest First Avenue downtown into a two-block pedestrian-friendly site for hosting festivals and events. The project will include “outdoor lighting, seating, landscaping and electrical outlets,” according...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Two records were broken as North Central Florida climbed into the 90s this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS keeps a record of the daily highs recorded in each city. On Friday, April 17, Gainesville reached 91° Fahrenheit, shattering the previous record high...

In a message to students' families this evening, Alachua County Public Schools confirmed that schools will be OPEN on Monday, April 20, but there will be no outdoor activities during the school day. The post ACPS confirms schools will be open tomorrow, but no outdoor activities will be held during the school day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

You know that movie scene where the hero stumbles into a hidden world and thinks: “This was here all along?” That’s High Springs, Florida. A small town with a big secret. Located in North Florida, near the Santa Fe River, it’s surrounded by springs, forests, and trails...

Editor’s Note: This story contains mentions of animal cruelty, neglect and death. Alachua County Animal Resources volunteer Melissa Wokasch awaits the day her favorite shelter dogs will find forever homes. On Feb. 21, Wokasch saw one of her most beloved furry friends — Gala, a 6-year-old, 40-pound bulldog mix — for the last time. It wasn’t for the reason she hoped.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - First Alert weather conditions will be present on Monday, April 20. WHAT: Dry and breezy conditions. As the cool front moves in, northerly breezes could reach up to 25 miles per hour on Monday. North Central Florida has been in an extreme to exceptional drought, the...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A 59-year-old man from Gainesville is dead after crashing into a tree in Alachua County Sunday night. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the 59-year-old was traveling northbound on County Road 225 at around 11:30 p.m. For unknown reasons, the driver drove off the road and hit a tree. Troopers say the SUV became fully engulfed in...

Underenrollment and school closures have drawn heated debates, countless community input meetings and carefully drawn rezoning maps this year in Alachua County. But those issues aren’t unique to Alachua. The Florida Parent Teacher Association hosted a Zoom meeting Saturday morning to discuss the trend of school closures across the state.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Hundreds of people gathered in Gainesville on Sunday afternoon for the 13th annual ‘Walk in My Shoes,’ an event aimed at raising awareness during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hosted by the Lauren’s Kids Foundation, the walk highlights child sexual abuse prevention education.