SportsNew faces, old faces highlight Wednesday’s Media Day Mike Ridaught Jul 17, 20240 comments30 teams attend 2024 North Central Florida High School Football Media Day in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsNewberry works on strategic plan for downtown Glory Reitz Jul 17, 20242 commentsPreliminary revitalization action plan to be ready in 6-8 weeks.
ElectionsTrump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20240 comments“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
EducationSchool board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote Glory Reitz Jul 17, 20244 commentsBoard to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 17, 20242 commentsPeter King, Chad Scott and Latrell Simmons will battle for the Democratic Party nomination.
EducationSF partners with Uber on access and safety initiative Staff Reports Jul 17, 20240 commentsEligible students to receive Uber vouchers for two rides within 15 miles of campus.
EducationSchool board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels Glory Reitz Jul 16, 20241 comment$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
SportsSummer Sonic Highlights: Buchholz baseball Mike Ridaught Jul 16, 20240 commentsBobcats advanced to first state championship game in program history.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20247 commentsCounty tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
NewsHouchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20248 commentsCounty equity plan developed under Houchen.
HealthUF Health specialties earn national recognition again Staff Reports Jul 16, 20240 commentsSeven programs rank among top 50 nationally.
NewsBell man dies when pickup collides with fence off SR 26 Staff Reports Jul 16, 20240 commentsPickup leaves roadway east of Newberry.
EducationBuchholz math team wins 16th national title Glory Reitz Jul 15, 20240 commentsTeam wins by second-highest margin ever.
EducationAlachua eSchool moves office location Glory Reitz Jul 15, 20240 commentsSchool administrator to double as principal of Duval Early Learning Center.
SportsRidaught: This week is unofficial kickoff for SEC, high school football Mike Ridaught Jul 15, 20240 commentsMedia Days start for college, prep football this week.
NewsOff-duty firefighters help save woman from drowning Staff Reports Jul 15, 20240 commentsWoman submerged for 20 seconds during medical emergency.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Republican, Democratic leaders decry political violence Seth Johnson Jul 15, 20240 commentsJoint press conference held Sunday.
NewsFHP trooper-involved shooting temporarily closes I-75 C.J. Gish Jul 15, 20240 commentsIncident occurs Sunday evening south of Micanopy exit.
EducationUF study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jul 14, 20240 commentsSucralose escapes wastewater treatment processing and is in drinking water, aquatic environments.
NewsUF/IFAS: Sweaty cattle may boost food security in a warming world Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Jul 13, 20240 commentsCows eliminate about 85 percent of their body heat via sweat.
BusinessCold Stone to offer free ice cream Lillian Hamman Jul 13, 20241 commentAmerica hits 40 years of celebrating the sweet frozen treat.
Government + PoliticsFederal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear Lillian Hamman Jul 12, 20245 commentsFlorida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
NewsSemi vs. minivan collision on US 301 kills 2 Staff Reports Jul 12, 20240 commentsEmergency rescue units extract minivan occupant.
NewsLetter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20240 commentsTravis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.