Alachua County, FL – I-75 Semi Turnover Closes SW Williston Rd Exit
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Alachua County, Florida – A rollover crash involving a semi-truck is blocking traffic at the I-75 South exit ramp to SW Williston Road. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Fire...
Rosa Parks honored at Gainesville bus station for 20th consecutive year
For the 20th consecutive year, the Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee gathered at the Rosa Parks Transfer Station to honor the legacy of the civil rights icon.
ACPS hosts meetings at schools proposed for closure
Five schools are proposed to close under Alachua County Public Schools’ rezoning maps. The district hosted meetings at each of them between Tuesday and Wednesday, addressing remaining concerns regarding school closures and their impact on the community. The district provided updated maps Wednesday. While the new maps...
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital launches new Test and Treat Clinic
The new Test and Treat Clinic offers comprehensive flu testing and treatment, COVID-19 testing and treatment, and strep throat testing and treatment by HCA Florida North Florida Hospital’s pharmacist team in the outpatient pharmacy. The post HCA Florida North Florida Hospital launches new Test and Treat Clinic...
“A lighthouse” at Eastside: Essence Davis leads and uplifts her community
Her accolades are not what define her; it is how she leads. For Essence Davis, a 17-year-old senior at Eastside High School, her community is a top priority. Davis' unwavering commitment to serve others with empathy and confidence allows her to create opportunities for those around her, including organizing a prom...
Gainesville City Commission approves funds to renovate buildings, unfreezes Compliance Manager position
During the evening session of the February 19 Gainesville City Commission meeting, the board approved funds to renovate several buildings and unfroze a Compliance Manager position that had been frozen during the FY26 budget process. The post Gainesville City Commission approves funds to renovate buildings, unfreezes...
Missing Jacksonville man rescued alive after being stuck in mud for several days: PCSO
MELROSE, Fla. — A missing Jacksonville man has been rescued after being stuck in mud for several days, a Putnam County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said Wednesday night. 36-year-old Andrew Giddens was found alive at Vulcan Materials, a sand plant east of Melrose, where he had been stranded without food or water. The...
Jon Sumrall details conversation with Urban Meyer before Florida hire: ‘I felt like I...
Florida has a new head coach, with Jon Sumrall taking over for the fired Billy Napier. During the interview process, Sumrall had a conversation with former Gators head coach Urban Meyer that has stuck with him to this day. In an interview with On3’s Andy Staples, Sumrall reflected back on that conversation with...
Mario Cristobal’s On-Stage Moment Turns Awkward as Kirby Smart Appears Clearly Unhappy, National Analyst...
Cristobal's Carson Beck jab at Kirby Smart drew laughs, but the internet fired back with a reality check nobody saw coming. The post Mario Cristobal’s On-Stage Moment Turns Awkward as Kirby Smart Appears Clearly Unhappy, National Analyst Claims originally published on Total Pro Sports .
Alachua Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon-cutting to unveil new subdivision
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - A brand new subdivision in Alachua County will be unveiled by members of the Alachua Chamber of Commerce and Adams Homes, a building company on Wednesday. Officials will unveil the new neighborhood, Kirkland Farms. In business since 1991, Adams Homes is mainly based in Pensacola, with...
