City of Gainesville battles summer heat
City staff looks to prevent heat-related injuries as rising summer temperatures hit area.
GNV expert gives tree planting advice
City of Gainesville horticulturist Eric Kohnen has planted thousands of trees in just the past two years alone. His goal is to retrace his steps and […]
Communities unite to reconcile local lynchings
Circuit Judge Mikaela Nix-Walker was at a loss for words. Moments before she and her family took part in a soil collection ceremony in Waldo on […]
Crape murder! Don’t do it
Stop what you are doing and put down those pruning shears! Now heed the advice of Alachua County arborist Lacy Holtzworth and make these decisions before […]
Civil War actors prepare for Battle of Olustee
Union Quartermaster Jeff Grzelak says for every soldier fighting the war there are six behind them making sure they are fed, equipped and ready. This weekend […]
DeSantis backs effort to trim school funding
State Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, got a thumbs up from Gov. Ron DeSantis in a tweet that supports Fine’s efforts to take $200 million from […]
HSP to showcase youth before featured play
“Lost in Yonkers” director Julie Macklin has a lot on her plate. As a second-time director at the High Springs Playhouse (HSP) preparing for the opening […]
3 commission seats up for election in Newberry
The qualifying period to run for three Newberry Commission seats opens on Monday. The seats up for election are Commissioner Group I held currently by Ricky […]
GPD still looking for teens who sparked mall chaos
More than a month has passed since a group of teens set off firecrackers at the Oaks Mall, sending store employees and shoppers running for cover […]
BOCC reform bill clears committee amid resistance
A bill that amends the Alachua County Home Rule Charter cleared another hurdle on Monday, moving one step closer to a vote for Alachua County citizens […]
Rural events center in works for Newberry
A plan for developing a field along Newberry Road just west of Jonesville includes a yoga center, nature trails, greenhouses, petting zoo, play areas and an […]
Homestead bill could cost Alachua County $900K
A proposed constitutional amendment providing additional property tax exemptions for certain professionals is moving through the Florida Legislature and could cost Alachua County as much as […]
Fresh cut meat sold Fridays at UF
Retail manager Thomas Estevez makes a quick lap around the University of Florida Meat Processing Center store to check on how the pork and beef cuts […]
FDOT weighs US 19 bypass, frontage road, no build
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced Tuesday the start of a two-year-long study of traffic flow on 43 miles of US Highway 19 from Citrus […]
SBAC to consider Simon’s future at March 1 meeting
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) will take up the future of Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon after mixed performance reviews sparked a two-hour public comment and school board […]
Simon gets mixed reviews on annual evaluation
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon received mixed reviews from School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) members who submitted appraisal forms for her annual […]
Levy OKs experiment to turn dirt roads to cement
A University of Florida and Buchholz High School graduate turned civil engineer will work with Levy County to pilot a soil stabilization experiment that turns dirt […]
Construction begins on new Oak View classrooms
Oak View Middle School (OVMS) students in Newberry knew it was a big day because Principal Kelly Armstrong wore his fancy tie. About 150 fifth grade […]
Keepers send 20 million bees to CA almond farms
Just like worker bees themselves, three beekeepers and a truck driver went into loading mode early Saturday evening in Newberry. They picked just the right time […]
Levy BOCC to discuss turnpike, boat removal
The Levy County Board of County Commissioners will address an agenda on Tuesday that includes correspondence with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding turnpike extensions. […]
Florida COVID-19 cases continue decline
Reported COVID-19 cases in Florida followed the national trend of declining this week. According to Florida Department of Health data released Friday, the state recorded 132,622 […]
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire draws 30,000 visitors
The jokester perched on the castle wall entrance to the 35th annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire set the tone for a lighthearted and character engaging experience. According […]
Sen. Perry seeking CR 232 rehab funds
State Sen. Keith Perry has filed a funding request to cover the cost of paving a 10-mile stretch of Alachua County portions of County Road 232. […]
Alachua County BOCC reform bill advances
The first of three legislative committees passed a bill on Wednesday that could potentially change the way citizens vote for the Alachua County Board of County […]