The three-digit 988 was launched nationwide in 2022 to replace the old 1-800 number. Different organizations run the 988 lifelines depending on what state you’re in.
Officials with Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) announced Thursday that late fees would be suspended until further notice because the utility’s payment processor was impacted by the global tech outage.
Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officers arrested a man who they say peeped into a teen girl’s stall and tried to get inside at the Wawa on University Avenue while completely naked.
Florida’s unemployment rate held steady in June for a third consecutive month, as baby-boomer retirements affect the size of the labor force and the hospitality industry has shed some jobs
After more than 3 hours, the vote to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the batch plant to be put at the site of the old Maddox Foundry was split two and two, so it will now head to the city commission as a non-recommendation.
In an effort to increase the allowable density of housing in Gainesville’s neighborhoods zoned for single-family homes, city leaders are proposing a change to minimum lot sizes and setbacks
Leaders of the company Infotech announced they’ve been bought by Diversis capital, a software and technology-focused private equity fund based in Los Angeles.
Williston City Council members approved a request from the medical marijuana company “Fluent” to use the vacant school into a commercial marijuana grow house.
Officials with the city of Ocala announced their “No Horsin’ Around with Marion” anti-litter campaign has been recognized with a 2024 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo).
Officials with the city of Newberry stated the Countryway Town Center area, including residential areas, should act under a precautionary boil water notice until further advised.
Teen Court is a national program used in Alachua County to mitigate juvenile delinquency and recidivism by offering nonviolent first-time offenders under 18, a second chance.