On Tuesday, Alachua County commissioners consider the status of the Florence Landfill. Currently, the county has only extended the old permit but landfill owners say they are operating under a state permit. They settled a legal case with neighbors in mid 2024 agreeing to close the facility in eight years. A protest is expected.

The 38,000-square-foot expanded facility includes a larger retail store, a drive-thru donation center, and an enhanced GoodCareers Center.

According to data released by the Florida Commerce Department, the joblessness rate dropped in all North Central Florida counties from November to December. In Alachua County, the unemployment rate dropped 0.8 percent to 3.1 percent. Columbia County’s rate fell 0.6 percent month to month.

The major winter storm moved east Wednesday, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and the eastern Carolinas. The precipitation hitting parts of the Deep South came as a blast of arctic air plunged much of the Midwest and the eastern U.S. into a deep freeze.

A rare winter system swept across portions of Florida, bringing snow, ice, and sleet and frigid temperatures to the Sunshine State on Tuesday. FOX 35 News is closely tracking the snow and winter forecast for Wednesday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of this week's hazardous winter weather that could bring snow to the Florida Panhandle.

A cold and raw wind-driven rain will impact most of the region, with Marion, Alachua, and northern Flagler counties seeing icy conditions overnight into Wednesday morning.

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency in Florida on Monday afternoon in anticipation of what some meteorologists warn could be the storm of the century.

With Arctic air coming down from the north, there will likely be frozen precipitation from Tuesday night into Wednesday in the Panhandle and North Florida. The Arctic air arrives Sunday night in Florida, with rain, freezing rain, sleet or snow arriving in the state by Tuesday night. Freezing rain is possible in the Ocala and Gainesville areas.

Some areas in Florida could see "significant" snowfall starting today after the rare combination of freezing temperatures and moisture come together.

The Community Foundation of North Central Florida proudly announces the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors, each bringing valuable expertise and a passion for serving the community.