Staff Reports

News

ACT facilitates purchase of Union County conservation easement

Nov 19, 2024
The Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) recently facilitated the purchase of a 200-acre family property in Union County near Raiford that will protect lands in the Upper […]
Local Living

Farm Share to distribute food at Oaks Mall, Project YouthBuild

Nov 19, 2024
Events slated for Thursday and Friday.
Local Living

Gainesville Fire Rescue seeks community help with strategic plan

Nov 18, 2024
Workshop slated for Nov. 25 at Catalyst Building.
Local Living

Alachua County Crisis Center to host “Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Vigil”

Nov 18, 2024
Residents invited to event on Saturday.
News

White Springs man dies when ejected from vehicle in Columbia County

Nov 18, 2024
SUV overturns on US 41 on Sunday evening.
News

Lithia man dies when vehicle goes off US 441, strikes utility pole

Nov 16, 2024
Driver ejected from car in accident near Micanopy.
News

Starke man critically injured when pickup overturns on US 301

Nov 15, 2024
Driver loses control of pickup in Starke south of W. Madison Street.
Local Living

Annual Cane Boil & Fiddle Fest changes weekend

Nov 15, 2024
Event to be held on Nov. 23 prior to Thanksgiving.
Crime

GPD seeks identity of Green Apple Liquor robbery suspects

Nov 14, 2024
Crime occurred on Nov. 2.
Local Living

Lemony Snicket to discuss writing, memoirs, censorship at UF event

Nov 14, 2024
Author event will be on Nov. 25.
Crime

Alachua County school bus with stop lights activated damaged in hit-and-run

Nov 13, 2024
Gray Tahoe driven by black male flees scene on State Road 222.
Local Living

“Ride the Rail Trail” slated for Sunday

Nov 13, 2024
Community bike ride supports protection and conservation of rail tails.
Government + Politics

Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff

Nov 13, 2024
Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
News

O’Brien woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Columbia County

Nov 13, 2024
SUV leaves roadway and collides with two signals supports before hitting tree.
Business

United Way of North Central Florida to unveil new brand strategy

Nov 12, 2024
Community invited to brand reveal and ribbon-cutting event on Dec. 4.
Local Living

Flying Pig Parade to return on Dec. 28

Nov 12, 2024
More than 60 groups expected to participate in Gainesville event.
News

Train collides with 2 semis in Hawthorne

Nov 12, 2024
Tractor-trailers were crossing tracks when struck.
Local Living

Safe Streets and Roads Community Workshop slated for Wednesday

Nov 11, 2024
Alachua County, city of Gainesville and UF seek public input on street safety.
Local Living

HCA North Florida awards $25K grant to Bread of Mighty

Nov 11, 2024
Healthy Equity Catalyst Grant to help address food insecurity in North Central Florida.
Local Living

Santa Fe to celebrate jazz heritage with concert

Nov 11, 2024
Annual “Evening of Jazz” to be held on Friday.
Local Living

Israeli actor, IDF hero to share story on Tuesday

Nov 11, 2024
On Tuesday, Israeli celebrity actor and IDF (Israel Defense Forces) hero Yadin Gellman will share his story at the Chabad UF Jewish Student & Community Center. […]
Crime

2 defendants receive sentences for murder, torture of man in Levy County

Nov 11, 2024
Incident occurred in August 2019 when body discovered in Morriston.
News

Michigan man dies when pickup hits semi turning onto US 129

Nov 9, 2024
Collision occurs south of Trenton at SW 100th Street.
Local Living

SF College recital to feature guitar ensemble

Nov 8, 2024
Recital slated for Wednesday.