Central Florida hospitals add portable morgues to handle COVID-19 deaths
Lakeland Regional Health, like many other Tampa Bay area hospitals, is bringing in mobile coolers because their morgues are near or at capacity due to COVID-19.
Lakeland Regional Health, like many other Tampa Bay area hospitals, is bringing in mobile coolers because their morgues are near or at capacity due to COVID-19.
Alachua County Schools: High school evacuated due to bomb threat
Alachua County Schools tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that students are being evacuated at Buchholz High School due to a bomb threat.
Alachua County Schools tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that students are being evacuated at Buchholz High School due to a bomb threat.
Uber driver pistol-whipped in carjacking that led to wild chase, deputies say
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of dragging an Uber driver from her car and pistol-whipping her before taking off in the vehicle.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of dragging an Uber driver from her car and pistol-whipping her before taking off in the vehicle.
Deputies: Uber driver pistol-whipped in carjacking that led to wild chase
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of dragging an Uber driver from her car and pistol-whipping her before taking off in the vehicle.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of dragging an Uber driver from her car and pistol-whipping her before taking off in the vehicle.
Alachua County School District not backing down from mask mandate
The Alachua Count School District is not backing down from its mask mandate. State education officials are going to withhold the salaries off officials in Alachua and Broward counties for defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. However, a judge has already said that a ban isn't legal.
The Alachua Count School District is not backing down from its mask mandate. State education officials are going to withhold the salaries off officials in Alachua and Broward counties for defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. However, a judge has already said that a ban isn't legal.
Florida zoo celebrates 1st birthday of baby gibbon with auction to name him
The zoo said that the highest bidder will be able to submit name recommendations for the baby gibbon and receive a gift package.
The zoo said that the highest bidder will be able to submit name recommendations for the baby gibbon and receive a gift package.
Protesters: Woman gave birth prematurely in jail; staff ignored her
A group of protesters gathered outside of the Alachua County Jail on Saturday. The group says a woman gave birth prematurely to a baby in jail and staff ignored her.
A group of protesters gathered outside of the Alachua County Jail on Saturday. The group says a woman gave birth prematurely to a baby in jail and staff ignored her.
Alachua County Schools extends mask mandate for 8 more weeks
Prior to the school year, Alachua County Schools voted unanimously for a mask mandate during the first two weeks of school.
Prior to the school year, Alachua County Schools voted unanimously for a mask mandate during the first two weeks of school.
Florida Board of Education to discuss school districts that require students to wear masks
Broward and Alachua school districts require students to wear masks despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent executive order prohibiting such mandates.
Broward and Alachua school districts require students to wear masks despite Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent executive order prohibiting such mandates.
University of Florida to open semester with in-person classes
The university is not requiring vaccines or the the wearing of masks, but is recommending both.
The university is not requiring vaccines or the the wearing of masks, but is recommending both.
Florida school mask battle heads to court
A legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ July 30 executive order seeking to block local school districts from requiring students to wear masks will move forward Thursday.
A legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ July 30 executive order seeking to block local school districts from requiring students to wear masks will move forward Thursday.
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Battle over masks between Alachua superintendent, state continues
Florida's education commissioner at a news conference Wednesday touted his relationships with all of the state’s superintendents during COVID. But the battle between Alachua County Public Schools and the state rages on.
Florida's education commissioner at a news conference Wednesday touted his relationships with all of the state’s superintendents during COVID. But the battle between Alachua County Public Schools and the state rages on.
Police: 3 injured in 2 Gainesville shootings
The Gainesville Police Department is trying to see if two shootings on Saturday night are connected after three people were injured.
The Gainesville Police Department is trying to see if two shootings on Saturday night are connected after three people were injured.
Alachua County School Board unanimously approves mask mandate
Signs in front of the Alachua Schools building remind people to wear their masks. Alachua County officials said they are seeing a spike in coronavirus cases among employees, which could put the start of the school year at risk.
Signs in front of the Alachua Schools building remind people to wear their masks. Alachua County officials said they are seeing a spike in coronavirus cases among employees, which could put the start of the school year at risk.
Missing 9-year-old Florida girl found safe
Deputies say Allyson Castro-Espinoza was last seen in the area of 6000 SW 12th Place at approximately 1 a.m.
Deputies say Allyson Castro-Espinoza was last seen in the area of 6000 SW 12th Place at approximately 1 a.m.
Police: 2 arrested in connection with triple-shooting involving a juvenile
The Gainesville Police Department arrested two people in connection with a triple shooting involving a juvenile.
The Gainesville Police Department arrested two people in connection with a triple shooting involving a juvenile.
This Central Florida city may legalize public alcohol drinking
The city commission plans a vote Monday on whether to allow open drinking on city property or right of way, according to a report.
The city commission plans a vote Monday on whether to allow open drinking on city property or right of way, according to a report.
Police: 1 dead, 4 injured after drive-by shooting in Gainesville
Investigators said that the incident happened when an SUV drove by the 8th Avenue Food Store. Someone reportedly fired multiple shots, hitting five people.
Investigators said that the incident happened when an SUV drove by the 8th Avenue Food Store. Someone reportedly fired multiple shots, hitting five people.
Woman rescued from home due to flooding from Elsa in Gainesville
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said a woman was rescued from her home due to flooding from Elsa.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said a woman was rescued from her home due to flooding from Elsa.