HealthUF/IFAS: Tips to deal with unwanted pests during storms Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Sep 28, 20240 commentsSurge in pest activity accompanies storm season.
HealthAging Matters: Seniors grapple with grief of losing spouses Ronnie Lovler Sep 28, 20240 commentsExperts recommend staying active after death of loved one
SportsGainesville mountain biking gains traction Glory Reitz Sep 28, 20240 commentsStudents ages 10-19 can try out commitment-free starting Oct. 15.
SportsBradford remains top-ranked team in football power poll Marty Pallman Sep 28, 20240 commentsHawthorne, Buchholz stay in top 10.
SportsRidaught: A rare Friday night off for high school football Mike Ridaught Sep 27, 20240 commentsHurricane Helene forces postponed and canceled contests throughout North Central Florida.
Local NewsHelene inflicts ‘tremendous’ amount of tree damage in Gainesville J.C. Derrick Sep 27, 20241 commentNo injuries reported in Gainesville.
NewsHurricane Helene intensifies into Category 4 storm C.J. Gish Sep 26, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center projects storm to hit Florida Big Bend region on Thursday evening.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20248 commentsDevelopment could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20240 commentsMillage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
NewsNorth Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20240 commentsSpecial needs, pet-friendly shelters also available.
EducationUF, Santa Fe to close due to Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20240 commentsArea colleges make preparations for upcoming storm.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20244 commentsWest End to move forward as larger community park.
SportsSanta Fe rallies down 10 in first set, sweeps Buchholz Mike Ridaught Sep 24, 20240 commentsTop-ranked Raiders had three players in double figures in scoring and improved to 17-4.
Government + PoliticsState Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsReferendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
NewsTropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
EducationGainesville student to speak at UN summit Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20241 commentAbhith Kasala has been building microplastic research for six years.
BusinessThe Village at Gainesville informs residents about potential sale Lillian Hamman Sep 24, 202411 commentsSenior living community poised to transition to for-profit ownership.
EducationNorth Florida schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsArea schools to close for multiple days.
Local LivingLifeSouth calls for donations before potential hurricane hits area Staff Reports Sep 24, 20240 commentsBlood donors needed when significant storms threaten Southeastern United States.
NewsAlachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsPreparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsEmergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsGRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
EducationUF slips one spot to No. 7 in U.S. News rankings C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsUniversity remains among nation’s top 10 public institutions since 2018.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20240 commentsCity also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
NewsSandbag locations announced in Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist counties C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsRegion prepares for potential Hurricane Helene.