Eastside student captures major science award
An Eastside High School student is headed for an international science fair representing the state of Florida. Eastside junior Vedant Karalkar has developed a low-cost diagnostic […]
My Foodie Recipe: Crispy burritos
Burritos are one of those great, versatile foods that work for both dinner and a sack lunch for work. Today, I’m going to show you how […]
Alachua County, High Springs commissions to meet Thursday
The Alachua County Commission and the City of High Springs Commission will conduct a hybrid joint meeting on Thursday at the Alachua County Administration Building. […]
GPD offers $50K reward for information on officer death
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is looking for the public’s help in solving 27 cold case homicides—and it’s willing to pay for quality tips. The City […]
Three Buchholz students eye national math team
Three Buchholz High School students have qualified for the United States of America Math Olympiad (USAMO). That achievement puts them a step closer to earning a […]
Clarence Thomas sounds alarm over Big Tech power
Sometimes a concurring opinion in a Supreme Court ruling says more than the main decision. That seemed to be the case Monday when the justices vacated […]
Alachua County unveils slate of Earth Day events
Few places in Florida offer the kind of outdoor experiences area residents enjoy in North Central Florida, with its springs, parks and rich natural resources. That […]
Police chief: Use of force on George Floyd unjustified
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin moved into its second week with the testimony of Dr. Bradford Langenfeld, the emergency physician who tried […]
5,200 score vaccine shot at Monday stadium event
A push to vaccinate 20,000 people per week for six weeks got off to a running start Monday when more than 5,200 University of Florida students […]
Hundreds gather for annual Easter egg hunt
For many families and children, Easter isn’t complete without the annual egg hunt. But the tradition symbolizes more than a children’s event. In some pre-Christian societies, […]
My Foodie Recipe: Winning tri tip
I have had plenty of kitchen failures when it comes to cooking tri tip roasts. I tried the slow cooker, tried baking it, tried a frying […]
New study shows lung transplant outcomes for COVID survivors
The UF Health lung transplant team has collaborated with researchers around the world to identify preliminary guidelines for successful transplantation in patients whose lungs have been […]
High Springs couple celebrates 70 years of marriage
Lawton Skipper and Elmina Lindsey were both raised in High Springs and have been sweethearts since high school—when Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby were topping […]
Pfizer announces vaccine safe for young teens
A COVID-19 vaccine for children could speed efforts to reopen schools normally, but the available shots are so far only authorized for adults. Pfizer on Wednesday […]
Suwannee County authorities bust vehicle theft operation
The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has announced the arrest of two men who investigators say were operating a stolen vehicle “chop shop.” According to an […]
FWC urges caution on Manatee Appreciation Day
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is using this year’s Manatee Appreciation Day—the last Wednesday in March—to remind Floridians to keep a watchful eye […]
Library to offer mobile WiFi hotspots for checkout
Alachua County residents can check out mobile hotspots from the Alachua County Library District starting Thursday. The new WiFi2Go pilot program is offering 100 hotspots that […]
Fourteen Buchholz students place at FBLA conference
During Alachua County Public Schools spring break, more than 50 students from the Buchholz High School Academy of Finance/Future Business Leaders of America Chapter competed virtually […]
ASO arrests two alleged gang members
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has announced the arrest of two alleged gang members on numerous charges. “Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. wanted to share the […]
Chauvin case opens with video of Floyd arrest
Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell said in court that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin crushed George Floyd “until the very life was squeezed out of him.” During […]
Gainesville town hall to address affordable housing
At-large Gainesville City Commissioner Reina Saco will host a one-hour virtual town hall meeting at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday (March 30) to discuss current issues, including upcoming […]
GPD investigating fatal hit-and-run
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) have arrested a man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred early Saturday morning. According to a GPD press […]
UF students to participate in landmark COVID-19 study
The University of Florida will attempt to vaccinate more than 1,000 students as part of a landmark national study to determine whether young people who have […]
Weekend wrecks result in two fatalities
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating separate fatality accidents that occurred in the area late Sunday. The first resulted in the death of a 44-year-old Jacksonville […]