Staff Reports

Health

UF Health names new Gainesville regional president

Jan 27, 2025
Michael Holmes starts on March 17.
Local News

Community Foundation of North Central Florida appoints board members

Jan 27, 2025
Organization honors retiring leaders.
Local Living

Auschwitz survivor to speak at International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Jan 24, 2025
Chabad UF to host event featuring Helga Melmed on Monday.
Education

Sidney Lanier’s Monica Benson takes Teacher of the Year award

Jan 24, 2025
Benson teaches mostly high school special needs students.
News

Firefighters extinguish blaze on SE 2nd Avenue

Jan 24, 2025
House was abandoned.
Local Living

UF pipe organ performance slated for Saturday

Jan 23, 2025
Organ celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2025.
Education

Regeneron Science Talent Search picks Frazer School student as finalist 

Jan 23, 2025
Regeneron and Society for Science selected The Frazer School senior Sophia Rong as a finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025. Rong was the only […]
News

Gainesville extends Cold Night Shelter through Saturday

Jan 23, 2025
Temperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit through Jan. 25.
Local Living

LifeSouth urges blood donations following Winter Storm Enzo

Jan 22, 2025
Alabama, Georgia communities impacted by storm.
Citizens of the Month

December 2024 Citizens of the Month

Jan 21, 2025
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Crime

GPD arrests Westwood middle schooler for possession of loaded handgun

Jan 21, 2025
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested a Westwood Middle School student on Tuesday for bringing a loaded firearm onto campus.   According to a press release, school […]
Education

Alachua County Teacher of the Year to be announced Thursday 

Jan 21, 2025
Three finalists represent Glen Springs, Ft. Clarke, Sidney Lanier.
News

Pickup overturns, kills driver in Suwannee County

Jan 21, 2025
Incident occurs on County Road 248 north of Branford.
News

Gainesville extends Cold Night Shelter Program

Jan 20, 2025
Temperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit throughout week of Jan. 20.
Local Living

Gainesville seeks local artists for Thomas Center summer exhibition

Jan 17, 2025
Deadline for submissions is Feb. 7.
Local Living

Sunday Assembly to host guest speaker Paul Pritchard

Jan 16, 2025
Conservationist to speak on Sunday.
News

Pickup hits, kills Live Oak cyclist on US 90

Jan 16, 2025
Collision occurs early Thursday morning.
Local Living

Ninth Annual Plant Science Symposium at Reitz Union

Jan 16, 2025
Symposium to feature keynote plant science speakers and research.
News

Gainesville extends Cold Night Shelter Program through Friday

Jan 15, 2025
Temperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit on Jan. 15-17.
Government + Politics

Gainesville receives $11.65M federal grant for EV charging stations

Jan 14, 2025
City to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout area.
Local Living

Benny Cannon and Friends to perform at Heartwood Soundstage

Jan 14, 2025
Concert slated for Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Sports

Jimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational slated this weekend

Jan 14, 2025
Event to be held Jan. 17-19 at Alachua County Sports & Events Center.
Local Living

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre to perform “Doubt: A Parable”

Jan 14, 2025
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre will perform the play “Doubt: A Parable” starting on Friday and running through Feb. 2. The play will be held at 8 p.m. […]
Education

Magnet program application window opens

Jan 13, 2025
Students can apply for 2025-26 school year.