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08/04/2024

Evacuation orders. Thank you Alachua Police Dept:

𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒

Alachua County has issued an evacuation order for residents in mobile, manufactured homes, RVs, homes vulnerable to storms, flood-prone areas, or near bodies of water. Residents are encouraged to seek alternative housing with friends, family, or short-term rentals, using shelters only as a last resort. This order shall take effect immediately and remain in effect until lifted.

Read the Evacuation Order:https://www.alachuacounty.us/.../EvacuationOrder1Debby.pdf

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:

1) Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center (1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville) - General, pet-friendly

2) Easton-Newberry Sports Complex (24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry) - General, pet-friendly

3) Alachua County Senior Recreation Center (5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville) - Special needs

𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫:

• Meals are provided by Alachua County Public Schools.

• One cot per patient at special needs shelters; caregivers should bring bedding.

• No cots or beds at general shelters; bring bedding.

• Necessities to bring: special dietary foods, prescription medications, spare clothing, personal care items, spare eyeglasses/contacts, and identification.

Animal Resources will have supplemental supplies on hand for those in need. We encourage citizens to bring veterinary records indicating their pets are properly vaccinated. However, animals without such records will be vaccinated upon intake to minimize the spread of contagious diseases. Please remember that animals must be properly restrained throughout their stay at the emergency shelter for the safety of all involved citizens and pets.

To aid our residents as the storm approaches, Alachua County has activated the 311 Emergency Information Line (352-264-6557 if 311 is unavailable in your area). This is for questions and rumor control. If you have a true emergency call 911.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and download our mobile app from your phone's app store by searching "Alachua Police." By downloading our app, you will receive important push notifications straight to your phone.

08/03/2024

Counties across North Central Florida begin to announce shelters ahead of severe weather in the tropics.

08/03/2024

🌀 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐁𝐀𝐆 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 - 𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 🌀

Now is your time to prepare! The Wayside Park sandbag location will be open today from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

𝑆𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑏𝑎𝑔𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 10 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑣𝑒ℎ𝑖𝑐𝑙𝑒.

You MUST use CR 237 to access this location. Please obey all traffic directions by the crew members at this location.

11855 NW US HWY 441, Alachua, FL 32615

08/01/2024

Scarecrow Row update! A Beetlejuice theme this year!

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

**ONE WEEK AWAY**
Mark your calendars! Ken Block and Drew Copeland, two of five original members of Sister Hazel, will be performing at Legacy Park on August 8, starting at 6:30 p.m. We will also have local food vendors set up. Admission is free.

We hope to see you there!

City of Alachua Recreation & Culture

08/01/2024

07/29/2024

Early Voting for the Primary Election begins in one week!

Between August 5 and August 17, early voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at all 8 of the locations below. Remember, you can vote at any early voting location during the early voting period.

07/27/2024

https://chng.it/xbNqPrywSj. Please sign the petition.

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

07/26/2024

Alachua County is pleased to announce that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded it a $30,000 grant. This grant will provide additional financial support to Alachua County artists and our eight small cities for various public art programming, events, and projects.

"Thanks to this NEA grant, a $10,000 contribution from Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, and State of the Arts license plate sales, our Art Tag Grant can award a record $44,000 this funding cycle," stated Arts Council Chair Stephanie Silberman.

The maximum grant award is $3,000 for individual artists, artist collaborators, and not-for-profit organizations, and $5,000 for the incorporated cities of Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, High Springs, LaCrosse, Micanopy, Newberry, and Waldo. Awards can be used for visual art and music supplies, advertising, studio time, printing, equipment, and other project-related expenses. Interested artists and cities can apply for an Art Tag Grant online https://tinyurl.com/vpasdu5e . Applications are due by midnight on July 31 annually.

The Arts Council of Alachua County will review applications at their September meeting and recommend funding to the County Commissioners. Funding will be available from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, with all required reports and reimbursements due by September 30, 2025.

The impetus for the Art Tag grant came in May of 2020, when, in adopting the Alachua County Public Arts Ordinance, the Alachua County Commission declared that "Art shall be an integral part of Alachua County" and also declared that "The mission of the County public art program is to enhance the quality of the visual environment in Alachua County, thereby adding to the quality of life and the level of citizen awareness of the importance of aesthetic experiences in their everyday lives."

"Projects like Alachua County's Art Tag Grants exemplify the creativity and care with which communities are telling their stories, creating connection, and responding to challenges and opportunities in their communities—all through the arts," said NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. "So many aspects of our communities, such as cultural vitality, health and wellbeing, infrastructure, and the economy, are advanced and improved through investments in art and design, and the National Endowment for the Arts is committed to ensuring people across the country benefit."

Learn more about the NEA's grant awards. https://tinyurl.com/4yahfnnb

06/30/2024

Keep your pets inside!

06/20/2024

Happy first day of summer!

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there! 💙💙💙

06/14/2024

Happy Birthday American Flag! May your Stars and Stripes forever wave! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/07/2024

Happy National Sunglasses Day! 😎🕶️ Protect your eyes!

06/06/2024

80 years ago today, heroes fought and won at Normandy Beach turning WW2 around to an Allied Victory. We owe them a huge debt. Today is a great day to watch “Saving Private Ryan.”

06/04/2024

It's official... The City of Alachua's annual Fourth of July Celebration is just one month away! Mark your calendars and come ready to be entertained, because the band performing this year is Whiskey Jones!

05/12/2024

Make it a great day for all the moms out there! 🌹🪻🌸🌺🌷🌻

05/05/2024

05/04/2024

May the 4th be with you!

05/02/2024

Pray for America! 🇺🇸

05/02/2024

As the official Outfitter at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park the anticipated wait is over. We now offer Clear Kayak and Paddle Board rentals for you to explore like never before! Starting at $40 for 2 hours! See several springs on your out and back adventure.

Unwind after your paddle adventure with AOA’s signature Liquid Sapphire Slushie. Enjoy it in our special souvenir cup for only $16, with $1 refills all summer. There’s no sweeter way to relax and soak in the serene views than at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park in High Springs.

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05/02/2024

**scam alert** Hey everyone!! I just want everyone to be aware of a scam that my cheer program recently faced! A third party company claiming to have a contract with Santa Fe Cheer has been contacting companies in our area telling them they can purchase banners, ads on shirts, etc. to support the SFHS cheer program. Unfortunately, they have already taken money from several companies. I hate this because I truly value local and small businesses and their support of any program especially, SFHS cheerleading! Please spread the word to any business owners, that this is not a legitimate company and it is a scam… on behalf of the cheer program I am so sorry to anyone this may have impacted and hope that by spreading the word we can prevent people from being scammed by them!

04/06/2024

Join us Saturday, May 4, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m. for the City of Alachua's annual Great American Cleanup event! We're encouraging volunteers of all ages to participate, as there will be projects for all skill sets.

Breakfast will be provided for all participants before the event beginning at 8 a.m., and lunch will be available at its conclusion. Trash bags, safety vests, gloves, maps, instructions and other pertinent tools will also be provided.

We hope to see you on May 4!

04/02/2024

The City of Alachua is launching its first-ever Community Newsletter! Stay in the know about stories, events and developments across the area, all from the convenience of a quarterly email.

Want to begin receiving the newsletter? Sign up today: https://www.cityofalachua.com/newsletter

04/02/2024

🚨 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤'𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭

Last night, April 1st, 2024, at 9:34 PM, the Alachua Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at Hitchcock's Supermarket located at 15560 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that an unknown male assailant had brandished a firearm to an employee as they were closing the store. The suspect then demanded the employee to open the store's safe. Under duress, the employee complied with the suspect's demands, resulting in the theft of a significant sum of money from the safe. It was stated that at some point during the incident, the victim was pistol-whipped prior to the suspect fleeing the scene.

The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital via ambulance.

The Alachua Police Department's detectives responded to the scene and are actively pursuing multiple leads at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective J. Eady at 386-588-3328 or by email at [email protected]. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may contact the Alachua County Crime Stoppers Inc at 352-372-7867 or online at https://loom.ly/UY0Cekg.

Thank you to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office for your assistance.

𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭
Officer Thomas Stanfield
352-731-0922
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