9th Annual Gainesville Indoor Pickleball Showcase returns on Aug. 8-9
Jul 3, 2026
Fundraiser to benefit ElderCare of Alachua County.
City of Gainesville to host Youth Financial Empowerment Summit
Jul 3, 2026
Conference to provide middle and high school students with practical financial skills.
City of Gainesville seeks public input on 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
Jul 3, 2026
Two upcoming meetings slated for July 13 and July 16.
Alachua County Reminds residents of seasonal fertilizer ban
Jul 3, 2026
Ban remains in place through Feb. 28, 2027.
Gainesville to restore public art mural by Florida Highwaymen artist Al Black
Jul 2, 2026
Mural located at corner of Main Street and NE Sixth Avenue.
LifeSouth encourages blood donations during America’s 250th anniversary celebration
Jul 2, 2026
Donors will receive commemorative T-shirt and gift card through July 7.
Lake City man, 23, dies when ejected from vehicle in Union County
Jul 2, 2026
Accident occurs early Thursday morning south of Lake Butler on County Road 18A.
Old Town Man arrested in connection with 2023 fatal hit-and-run crash
Jul 1, 2026
David Coffey taken into custody on July 1.
North Central Florida Veterans Foundation Gala slated for July 11
Jul 1, 2026
Fundraiser to be held at Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel in Gainesville.
Voices Rising Community Chorus to perform on July 4
Jul 1, 2026
First United Methodist Church to host “Sing USA 250th” concert.
Matheson History Museum launches Collections Access and Campus Renewal Initiative
Jul 1, 2026
Project aims to expand research access, enhance visitor experience and prepare historic campus for growth
Alachua County Democratic Party announces July Candidate Forum Series
Jun 30, 2026
Only Democratic candidates will be featured at four forums.
Federal grand jury indicts Old Town man on child exploitation charges
Jun 30, 2026
Joseph Parker charged on multiple counts of attempted enticement of minor, production of child pornography.
Nurses at UF Health Shands Hospital ratify new 3-year contract
Jun 30, 2026
Agreement includes $18.3 million in compensation boosts.
Gainesville cyclist, 27, dies in hit-and-run in Putnam County
Jun 30, 2026
Florida Highway Patrol seeks driver of Kia who fled from scene on foot.
Alachua police seek 2 suspects who burglarized Brown’s Country Buffet
Jun 30, 2026
Incident occurred on June 13.
P.K. Yonge students excel in 2026 statewide FAST assessments
Jun 29, 2026
Results show students outperformed peers across multiple subjects.
Alachua County Fire Rescue urges residents to celebrate Independence Day safely
Jun 29, 2026
Fireworks injure thousands across United States each year.
UPDATE: Law enforcement clears suspicious package near business
Jun 29, 2026
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad requested to assist.
Morriston man, 71, dies in single-vehicle accident on County Road 326 in Levy County
Jun 27, 2026
Pickup truck fails to negotiate curve and hits tree and catches fire.
Levy Loop Trail at Barr Hammock Preserve temporarily closes for maintenance
Jun 26, 2026
Closure starts on June 28 and will reopen in approximately one week.
Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance launches new website
Jun 26, 2026
Website to provide residents with resources and information.
UF to host panel on 250 years of American democracy, civic engagement
Jun 26, 2026
Event slated for June 30 at Reitz Union.