2 Alachua County students named Sunshine State Scholars for STEM excellence
Jan 6, 2026
Navya Goyal and Amy Xiao will attend 2026 Scholar program in early March.
Magnet program enrollment open for ACPS families until Jan. 12
Jan 6, 2026
Enrollment for students in grades pre-K through 10th is for 2026-27 school year.
Burglary suspect remains at large after shooting homeowner in Lake City
Jan 5, 2026
Incident occurs Monday morning on SW Michigan Street.
Melrose residents plan protest of proposed 270-acre music venue
Jan 5, 2026
Music venue started plans in 2024.
Gainesville’s Tomlinson Motor Company expands to St. Augustine
Jan 5, 2026
Sunday Drive to become family-owned business’s second dealership.
Long-time WCJB meteorologist Bill Quinlan dies over the weekend
Jan 5, 2026
Quinlan reported on weather for 27 years in Gainesville.
Lake City homicide suspect found dead in woods
Jan 5, 2026
Shooter killed cousin before killing himself on Saturday.
Starke woman, 21, dies when pickup truck collides with culvert
Jan 5, 2026
Crash occurs Saturday night on US Highway 301.
Fire crews rescue driver from wreck on SE 35th Street in Gainesville
Jan 2, 2026
Alachua County Fire Rescue and Gainesville Fire Rescue team up.
Man arrested for fires at Gainesville homeless camps on New Year’s Day
Jan 2, 2026
Justin Croft charged with two counts of first-degree arson.
Gainesville police seek information in non-fatal shooting incident
Jan 2, 2026
Incident resulted in one victim Friday morning.
Hippodrome Cinema announces January 2026 film lineup
Dec 31, 2025
Eight movies to be shown at various times throughout month.
Alachua County seeks public feedback on Local Housing Assistance Plan
Dec 31, 2025
In-person and virtual meetings are slated for January and February.
3rd annual Flying Pig Parade takes off on Saturday
Dec 31, 2025
The third annual Flying Pig Parade will take off at Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville on Saturday afternoon. This event will start at 2 p.m. at […]
Keystone Heights man, 60, seriously injured after car crashes into house
Dec 31, 2025
Incident occurs on State Road 21 on Tuesday afternoon.
Alachua County partners with O-Town Compost to start food waste collection
Dec 30, 2025
Pilot program slated for county’s five rural collection centers
Fire destroys barn, vehicle in Cross Creek
Dec 29, 2025
Crews from multiple fire units respond to Sunday blaze.
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Dec. 29 to Jan. 1
Dec 29, 2025
Temperature to dip into 30s Monday through Thursday nights.
November 2025 Citizens of the Month
Dec 27, 2025
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty and Children's Trust of Alachua County.
Morriston teen dies in ATV crash in Levy County
Dec 26, 2025
Driver overturns vehicle on Friday afternoon.
Fort White man arrested for shooting person in head
Dec 26, 2025
Suspect charged with attempted second-degree murder.
SUV hits, kills Old Town man, 30, walking on CR 349 in Dixie County
Dec 26, 2025
Incident occurs on Wednesday evening.
Alachua Arts Council opens applications for 2026 Artists Conference
Dec 25, 2025
Deadline to present in or sponsor conference is Jan. 16.