Sneak peek: Check out the art options for Alachua County fire headquarters
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will decide Tuesday between three art concepts for future display at its not-yet-completed fire rescue headquarters and emergency operations center off NE 8th Avenue. The county purchased the old armory (1125 NE 8th Ave. Gainesville), and former Phalanx Defense Sy
Gainesville, Alachua County honor Memorial Day at Evergreen Cemetery
Over 200 veterans, Gold Star families, local officials and community members gathered at Gainesville’s Evergreen Cemetery on Monday for the city and Alachua County’s Memorial Day ceremony, honoring the lives of fallen U.S. military men and women. The ceremony took place at the Veterans Monument in Evergreen Cemetery,..
Memorial Day events across North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Communities across North Central Florida marked Memorial Day with ceremonies honoring service members who died while serving their country. In Gainesville, city and Alachua County leaders gathered at Evergreen Cemetery, where more than 1,100 service members are buried. Volunteers placed flags
Florida eliminated in top-eight cut of national championship
The national championship ended the way it started for the Gators: disappointing. There was little to no optimism from the beginning, as UF immensely struggled by going 9-over-par in Round 1, placing it tied for 23rd out of 30 teams. The jet lag from flying out west to Carlsbad, California,...
Santa Fe College adds new radiation certificate program
Florida’s healthcare workforce is projected to be nearly 60,000 workers short by 2035, according to a 2021 Florida Hospital Association analysis. To combat this, the state has started to invest more in education programs, like healthcare certificate programs. Santa Fe College introduced a Radiation Therapy Specialist P
Marion officials reviewing aqua cremation site at former VFW for dead pets, small livestock
A proposal to convert a former VFW post in Reddick into an eco-friendly “aquamation” facility that would use alkaline hydrolysis to cremate deceased domestic animals and small livestock is heading to the Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission for review next week. Paula Dempsey and Ted Stone have...
Spotlight shines on Alachua County high school senior
Davis Garrett, a Buchholz High School senior, maintained a GPA above 4.0 while completing 14 AP courses and earned multiple athletic honors. Garrett volunteered two summers with the Appalachia Service Project and plans to attend the U.S. Naval Academy to continue running and studying. Editor’s note: As part of its...
Owners of Ocala development seeking increase in homes, pickleball courts
A developer is returning to Marion County officials to seek approval to expand the number of homes and modify the layout of a previously approved subdivision in northeast Ocala. The Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission will review a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment request for the Woodridge Place commun
Florida restored HIV assistance funding after an abrupt cut. Patients worry it’s only temporary
Over 132,000 people in Florida live with HIV, according to 2024 state health data. In Alachua County, approximately 370 of every 100,000 residents live with the virus. This spring, many of them were forced to ask whether they would still be able to afford the medication needed to suppress it.
FHP: Gainesville man killed after being struck by multiple vehicles
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed on State Road 24 early May 24 in Alachua County. Here's what we know: When did the crash happen? May 24 at 4:41 a.m. Local news: City leaders advance plan to end roam towing in Gainesville Where did the crash happen? State Road 24 (
