Alachua County extends burn ban another week amid ongoing drought
Alachua County leaders extended their burn ban for another seven days due to ongoing drought conditions.
Alachua County schools’ Future Ready plan proposes closures
Alachua County Public Schools is in the process of developing a comprehensive program that could include the redrawing of boundary lines and lead to the closure of at least one elementary school- Stephen Foster Elementary. According to a Nov. 19 ACPS news release, the “Our Schools — Future Ready” initiative...
‘Nothing is final yet’: Second week of ACPS rezoning meetings brings concerns of closures,...
Alachua County Public Schools finished its second week of community input meetings to gather feedback on its rezoning initiatives Thursday. The district released nine draft plans — three for each school level: elementary, middle and high — Feb. 2. The elementary school maps call for the closure of...
Gerhardt Trial: Prosecutors say blood, DNA evidence point to man accused of killing 14-year-old
Prosecutors continued presenting their case on Thursday against Waymore Gerhardt, the man accused of killing Demiah Appling, 14. They explained the evidence they collected to the jurors.
City of Gainesville’s RTS Plus paratransit service to start March 1
The City of Gainesville will begin providing ADA Paratransit Service, known as RTS Plus, in Gainesville on March 1, 2026. Ride scheduling will open as early as Feb 15, as booking may be made two weeks in advance. The post City of Gainesville’s RTS Plus paratransit service to start March 1 appeared first on Alachua...
The Oaks Mall in Gainesville stays the course as it faces foreclosure
The Oaks Mall, a north central Florida fixture for more than 50 years, has entered an official period of financial decline. Since opening on Aug. 2, 1973, Oaks Mall has served the Gainesville community for generations as a hub for shopping, dining and social gatherings. Now, with foreclosure looming, the...
Dianne’s Old Time Barbeque in Alachua County, FL, cited for 12 violations
Dianne's Old Time Barbeque in Alachua County, FL failed a complaint inspection on February 6, 2026, after being cited for 12 violations that required a follow-up inspection, following a visit from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation officials.
Marion County, FL, restaurants with the most food and health violations in January 2026
Marion County’s booming restaurant scene depends on trust: diners expect every kitchen, food truck, and hotel café to follow basic food and health rules that keep families safe at the table. That trust came under pressure in January 2026, when state inspectors documented double‑digit violations at dozens of eateries...
2 women arrested after random attack in Gainesville, police say
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Two Gainesville women were placed under arrest after they attacked a woman on the sidewalk at 1800 NW 1st Avenue in Gainesville Saturday morning, according to police. The two women, Kathryn Rudd, 20, of Gainesville and Madison Curchy, 21, of Gainesville, randomly attacked the victim,...
Gainesville remembers Officer Scott Baird 25 years after his death
Twenty-five years after the death of Gainesville Police Officer Scott Baird, the community gathered once again to honor his memory and legacy.
