At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, bus drivers had to take on new cleaning methods and safety procedures, to make sure they remained healthy and that students were safe, but that hasn’t been all that they’ve had to worry about during the pandemic.
A media release from the Gainesville Alachua County association of realtors says the trend means the inventory of existing homes for sale is shrinking.
According to the state’s COVID-19 dashboard, there have been more than 550 COVID-19 related deaths in Marion County, and it has forced many funeral homes in the area to adapt.
At last report, more than 40 thousand Floridians were eligible for the second dose but had not yet received it. Despite that, officials with the Alachua County Health Department say that it hasn’t been an issue in Alachua County.
Florida Highway Patrol was joined by Alachua County Sheriff's office, Fire Rescue and roadside service operators to emphasize the importance of the Move Over law in Gainesville.
The ‘Gator STEP’, which stands for Special Traffic Enforcement Program, will focus on crosswalk, pedestrian, speeding and scooter safety, to more aggressively enforce those violations.
Florida’s Health Department quietly launched a pilot program of a new telephone appointment system meant to help counties better handle the demand for life-saving coronavirus vaccines.
Amid shortages of vaccines to protect against the coronavirus, Florida’s top health officer on Thursday advised counties across his state to prioritize available doses to residents, including so-called snowbirds who reside in the state part-time.
Gainesville city commissioners voted unanimously to approve a Pedestrian Safety Ordinance that would effectively prevent panhandlers from begging in medians.
South Bend kindergarten teacher captures moment four little girls voluntarily stand hand-in-hand in solidarity during swearing-in of Vice President Kamal Harris.
Accessing the health department in Gainesville is not easy for all so Alachua County Fire Rescue is helping by administering the COVID-19 vaccine at people's home.
Tallahassee Police Department, Capitol Police and Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents worked with the Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office to make the arrest.
The Sheriff’s Office with the Ten-24 Foundation have made novelty patches to sell for local breast cancer and domestic violence awareness charities and the Ten-24 Foundation, which provides financial support to officers and their families.
According to Alachua County Sheriff’s office, Cornelius Allen and Jonah Alexander Maultsby were arrested on one count of homicide and attempted murder.
