3rd annual Santa Fe Springs Celebration on tap for April 11
The third annual Santa Fe Springs Celebration, presented by Alachua County and the Florida High Springs Council to highlight the importance of protecting, showcasing and preserving the region’s springs and rivers, will be held on Saturday, April 11. The free, family-friendly event will run from 11 a.m. to 4...
City of High Springs Faces Federal Lawsuit From Fired Firefighter
Update: Court records show this case is scheduled to go to a jury on October 13 in the event the parties don't reach an agreement at mediation. A former lieutenant with the High Springs Fire Department (HSFD), Frederick Finley, is suing the city in federal court. The lawsuit was launched...
Motorcycle rider dies in crash on State Road 40 West
Motorists were forced to turn around along West State Road 40 on April 4 after a motorcycle rider died in a two-vehicle crash on the two-lane roadway. Here's what we know: Which law enforcement agency is investigating the incident? Florida Highway Patrol. What time was the crash? According to James Lucas, spokesman...
Local drought intensifies into level 4 of 4, exceptional
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The latest drought monitor update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows the local drought has intensified. Columbia, Suwannee, Gilchrist and Union Counties are now in an exceptional, level 4 of 4, period of dry conditions. The rest of North Central Florida is in an...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A 34-year-old man from Dunnellon is dead after a motorcycle crash Saturday evening in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred around 7:40 p.m. on State Road 40, west of Southwest 185th Avenue Road. Investigators said the motorcyclist was traveling westbound...
Wilhelmina Johnson Center and Sharmie Ffar Park construction beginning soon!
This Wild Spaces & Public Places project includes renovation of the 3,800-square-foot building, as well as improvements to the site. Sharmie Ffar Park, which is adjacent to the Wilhelmina Johnson Center, will be closed during construction to allow for grounds improvements. The post Wilhelmina Johnson Center and...
Upgrades to begin on historic Gainesville community center
Construction is expected to start soon on upgrades for an historic community center dating back to 1927.
Weather delays can’t contain Gators in Florida Relays
On a weekend that featured senior spotlights, weather delays and outdoor debuts, several Gators found ways to shine at the UF’s Pepsi Relays. For Gators sprinters, it was the 100-meter that headlined the competition. In the women’s competition, Gabby Matthews delivered. Her 11.11-second run took first place overall...
Importance of mental health is emphasized at event for Alachua County student athletes
The third annual Alachua County Public Schools Student-Athlete Resiliency Summit took place Thursday at the University of Florida Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The event had a singular message: demonstrate to middle and high school student-athletes the importance of mental health through guest speakers...
April 7 Alachua County Commission Special Meetings
The Alachua County Commission will conduct two special meetings on Tuesday, April 7, one at 10 a.m. and one at 1:30 p.m. The post April 7 Alachua County Commission Special Meetings appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
