05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Local News for Gainesville, Florida
05/29/2020
05/29/2020
WCJB TV20 News: A Gainesville man is …
A Gainesville man is being charged with domestic battery by strangulation and two counts of child abuse after his son called 911 saying a gunshot was fired in his home. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/29/2020
WCJB TV20 News: The death of George …
The death of George Floyd by an officer in Minneapolis has sparked protests and riots across the county. In Gainesville, more than 1000 people and counting have joined a group called March For Our Lives and are ready to stand in solidarity. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/29/2020
WCJB TV20 News: From now through the …
From now through the first week of June, you will see census workers walking around the Gainesville area taking down your information. They will put your address into their system and drop off an invitation for you to fill out the census. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/29/2020
Alachua County Sheriff: The roadway has been …
The roadway has been reopened. #DriveSafe Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Lessons and questions as Gainesville reopens
REBUILDING AMERICA: “Essential workers” are a broader group than we knew, and the value of collaboration and creativity will help us into the future. But how quickly the local economy bounces back depends on decisions still ahead. Read the rest of the article on gainesville.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
WCJB TV20 News: Gainesville Police said they …
Gainesville Police said they made an arrest from a shooting in Southeast Gainesville Friday night. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Alachua County Library Dist.: Our teen Battle of …
Our teen Battle of the Books #trivia competition is back, so let’s get #reading! This year’s it’s all online, but the bragging rights and chance to win a free book haven’t changed. Check the page for details and register today! #yabooks #youngadult Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Alachua County Sheriff: Happening Now: W. Newberry …
Happening Now: W. Newberry Rd & NW 154th St. Eastbound lanes blocked and traffic being diverted due to large diesel fuel leak. Minor injuries. Avoid the area if possible. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
City of Gainesville, FL – Government: Look at what’s popping …
Look at what’s popping up at Depot Park. A special thanks to Shelbie Finley for these fun sidewalk illustrations! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Gainesville Fire Rescue: Free COVID testing! Join …
Free COVID testing! Join @GFR1882’s Community Resource Paramedics in the City of Gainesville’s Mobil testing bus: Village Green 3101 NE 15th St. 9-11:30am & Forest Green 3501 NE 15th St. 1-3:30pm. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Gainesville High School: Congratulations to Hannah Sweeney. …
Congratulations to Hannah Sweeney. Hannah is one of our Top Graduates in the GHS Class of 2020. She will be attending the University of Florida (Honors Program) in the fall. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Alachua County Public Schools: Nothing says ‘Congratulations, Class …
Nothing says ‘Congratulations, Class of 2020!’ like M&Ms, Legos, and leaves! Thanks to 4th graders at Meadowbrook Elementary and art teacher Nicole Reno for their salute to our seniors! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Gainesville High School: Seniors, this is your …
Seniors, this is your last chance to pick up your graduation cap, gown, honor cords, marching card, yard sign, PTSA gift, etc. Stop by Dean Kraus’ office May 29 or June 1 from 9 AM to noon. You must have your cap, gown, and marching card to participate at graduation. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce: – @SweetwaterInn offering to-go …
– @SweetwaterInn offering to-go food, to-go wine and charcuterie boards, private romantic dinners – @GACARealtors hosting its last drive-up food drive event for Bread of the Mighty Food Bank TOMORROW at 9 a.m. in their parking lot For more information: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Alachua County: Our COVID-19 total is …
Our COVID-19 total is 372 positive cases, 7 deaths, 17,074 tests performed with a positivity rate of 2.18%. Explore the Alachua County COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/27/2020
WCJB TV20 News: Gainesville Fire Rescue crews …
Gainesville Fire Rescue crews responded to a fire just after 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.05/27/2020
WCJB TV20 News: A Gainesville man only …
A Gainesville man only served 30 days of his sentence when an employee at the Alachua County Jail accidentally released him. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.05/27/2020
Charter review plans inch closer to ballot
The Gainesville City Commission approved four proposed amendments to the city charter to appear on local ballots in November.Commissioners met last Monday and unanimously passed the following four amendments: renaming the clerk of the commission to city clerk, eliminating the restriction on use of public and private funds for construction of paved surfaces in designated READ MORE.05/27/2020