New guidelines come from National Hurricane Conference
After meeting at the National Hurricane Conference to discuss hurricane preparedness, weather and emergency officials are now are warning residents not to use tape to protect their homes. Alachua...
View ArticleGainesville police searching for leads in a weekend beating
Gainesville police are facing problems finding the men responsible for a weekend beating. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Kim Ortiz reports how police are hoping residents will move the case forward.
View ArticleMarijuana use up by teens
A new survey shows a growing number of teens are smoking marijuana more frequently in a month. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Kim Ortiz reports why the drug has seen an increase in teen users. In-depth...
View ArticleGrant helps Alachua county animal shelters reduce euthanasia
A Maddie's Fund grant to Alachua County hopes to curb animal euthanization rates by 2015.
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ASPCA, UF Experts Show How To Investigate Animal Cruelty Crime Scenes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, along with the University of Florida's Center for Forensic Medicine, held a workshop Wednesday to locate graves of animals who had been...
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Gainesville Roller Rebels Lobby For Alcohol Sale Exemption
The usually fun-spirited Gainesville Roller Rebel Derby girls weren't playing games Wednesday when they came to Gainesville's city hall to support broadening the sale and consumption of alcohol citywide.
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Homeowners Frustrated By Increase In Flood Insurance Rates
(Photo: Steve White/Flickr) An increase in flood insurance went into effect Tuesday, but many Floridians are still voicing their distaste for the new law. The National Flood Insurance wants to collect...
View ArticleGPD Responds To Residential Complaints, Installs Speeding Radar
Gainesville Police Department installed a speeding radar last week in hopes of keeping residents and drivers safer. The radar was placed along Northwest 31st Drive after many residents voiced their...
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$2 Million Project Begins To Restore Water Levels In Mallory Swamp
A $2 million project to help restore water levels in Mallory Swamp began Wednesday. Geologists constructed wells to control the water levels in the swamp and aquifer. The second part of the project...
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Alachua County Deputies Hope To Find Home For Recovering Horses
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office will hold an auction on Saturday to find homes for two healthy horses that have overcome severe malnutrition. ACSO has spent more than $1,400 over the last six...
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