Local NewsAlachua, Bradford included in St. Johns district’s Phase 1 water shortage Staff Reports Feb 11, 20260 commentsNext significant rain expected Sunday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua selects library as temporary voting precinct ahead of April election Lillian Hamman Feb 11, 20260 commentsHathcock Community Center undergoes structural inspections.
BusinessWildFlowers music festival in Melrose approved by Alachua County commission Seth Johnson Feb 11, 20260 commentsSupporters, opponents packed the county chamber.
EducationGlobal Newspaper in Education Week to celebrate student literacy in Alachua County Lillian Hamman Feb 11, 20260 commentsParticipating teachers can enter to win a $100 Publix gift card.
Local NewsFormer Hawthorne commissioner, pastor and WWII vet dies at 100 Seth Johnson Feb 11, 20260 commentsFormer Hawthorne City Commissioner and World War II veteran Rev. Joseph Williams died on Feb. 5, the city announced on Wednesday. Williams celebrated his 100th birthday […]
NewsBackyard fire extends to multi-unit residence in Green Leaf Subdivision Staff Reports Feb 11, 20260 commentsFirefighters extinguish blaze off SW 75th Street on Tuesday evening.
SportsSanta Fe boys survive sudden death, advance on PKs Mike Ridaught Feb 10, 20260 commentsWilliston upsets top seed Maclay to move on in Class 2A.
SportsP.K. Yonge celebrates groundbreaking of new gymnasium Nick Anschultz Feb 10, 20260 commentsGym is expected to be completed by February 2027.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commissioners tell Archer to prep for growth Lillian Hamman Feb 10, 20261 commentJoint meeting hears 2024 audit, wastewater and Archer Road expansion updates.
EducationJudge extends timeline in NCS’s legal fee dispute with School Board of Alachua County Nick Anschultz Feb 10, 20261 commentNewberry Community School seeks more than $90,000 in attorney’s costs.
Government + Politics“Revolt, Rebellion”: Florida appeal court hears GRU referendum arguments Seth Johnson Feb 10, 20262 commentsNo timeline on final decision.
BusinessGreater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce focuses on future after December adjustment Seth Johnson Feb 10, 20260 commentsNew chair said corrections worked.
NewsSUV hits, kills woman walking near I-75 Micanopy exit Staff Reports Feb 10, 20260 commentsPedestrian walking in center southbound lane near mile marker 374.
NewsMinnesota woman, 38, dies in head-on collision in Levy County Staff Reports Feb 10, 20261 commentIncident occurs on County Road 345 near Rosewood.
SportsP.K. Yonge denied fifth straight region final Mike Ridaught Feb 9, 20260 commentsLady Blue Wave lose at Episcopal (Jacksonville) to finish 11-5-3.
NewsRebuild Together to construct new home for hurricane-hit Chiefland resident Lillian Hamman Feb 9, 20260 commentsLevy County gives remaining relief funds for Tlama White’s home after Hurricane Idalia destruction.
BusinessMainstreet’s 2025 Community Impact Report J.C. Derrick Feb 9, 20260 commentsLooking back on an eventful year in local news.
SportsRidaught: Buchholz, Trenton baseball aiming for another run Mike Ridaught Feb 9, 20260 commentsSeason starts today with area teams eyeing playoff runs.
EducationBuchholz High students face discipline following anti-ICE protest walkout Nick Anschultz Feb 9, 202612 commentsStudents took part in walkout on Friday.
BusinessDalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go to open in Gainesville next week Staff Reports Feb 9, 20260 commentsFirst 100 customers to receive free fresh pasta card for use on next visit.
NewsVehicle hits, kills Lakeland man, 47, lying in road on I-75 in Columbia County Staff Reports Feb 9, 20260 commentsIncident occurs early Sunday morning north of Lake City.
SportsNewberry knocks off Bradford for second straight district title Marty Pallman Feb 8, 20260 commentsPanthers use 10-0 run in final three minutes to pull away for 60-49 win.
SportsWilliston holds off Wildwood for district title Marty Pallman Feb 7, 20260 commentsRed Devils hold off fourth-quarter Wildcats rally for 72-62 win.
NewsGainesville Police Department honors school crossing guards Kirsten Rabin Feb 6, 20260 commentsCeremony celebrates 28 members of Gainesville’s School Crossing Guard Unit on Friday.