FeaturedEastside culinary students earn medals, scholarships at state skills competition Staff Reports Apr 24, 20240 commentsStudents compete in SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and Skills Conference.
EducationLincoln Middle School wins annual Civics Challenge Staff Reports Apr 24, 20241 commentSix Alachua County middle schools participate in competition.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district’s long-range plan prioritizes growth, expansion Glory Reitz Apr 24, 20241 commentAlachua County Library District earns 19th clean audit report in a row.
SportsBuchholz celebrates Senior Night with shutout win Marty Pallman Apr 23, 20240 commentsSophomore Aiden Kastensmidt strikes out nine Forest batters
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House Seth Johnson Apr 23, 20245 commentsCommissioners discuss Waldo projects.
NewsHigh Springs firefighters rescue stranded cow Staff Reports Apr 23, 20241 commentCow trapped in sinkhole off County Road 236.
NewsGainesville Fire Rescue extinguishes house fire, rescues kittens Staff Reports Apr 23, 20241 commentCrews hindered by downed power line.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress Glory Reitz Apr 23, 20240 commentsCommission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
SportsCrosby’s home run leads Santa Fe past GHS Mike Ridaught Apr 23, 20240 commentsRaiders score three sixth-inning runs to beat Hurricanes and even two-game series.
Government + PoliticsGNV, UF leaders start weekly negotiations for bus service Seth Johnson Apr 22, 20240 commentsCurrent contract ends June 30.
SportsRidaught: Williston’s Mitchell projected first-round NFL pick Mike Ridaught Apr 22, 20241 commentUniversity of Toledo cornerback earned All American status his junior and senior years.
EducationBuchholz math team wins state competition Glory Reitz Apr 22, 20240 commentsTeam brings back 231 trophies over the weekend.
CrimeVictim identified in Tiger Bay Apartments shooting C.J. Gish Apr 22, 20240 commentsGainesville Police Department investigating homicide that took place Friday morning.
OutdoorsUF launches water use survey for landscaping Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Apr 21, 20240 commentsSurvey open until June 1.
Faith + InspirationGilland: The heart of genuine repentance Mike Gilland Apr 21, 20241 commentThoughts on taking life in a new direction.
Education20 students surprised with new laptops Gary Nelson Apr 20, 20240 commentsSurprise came after completion of nine-week course.
EducationUF students solve soldier camo problem Karen Dooley | UF Apr 20, 20240 commentsStudents develop rapid, vehicle camouflage.
Local LivingAging Matters: Study shows more older, married women traveling alone Ronnie Lovler Apr 20, 20243 commentsOrganizations cater to rising demographic of travelers.
NewsVehicle fleeing Florida Highway Patrol at time of deadly Waldo crash J.C. Derrick Apr 20, 20249 commentsCause of accident still under investigation.
EducationSOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons Glory Reitz Apr 19, 20245 commentsStatement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.
Government + PoliticsGRU, local solar companies disagree on net metering change for solar Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20243 commentsGRU changed the rate that home solar receives.
SportsRidaught: Buchholz softball is turning the corner Mike Ridaught Apr 19, 20240 commentsBobcats win more than 10 games for first time since 2014.
SportsBuchholz, Newberry in regional baseball power poll top 10 Marty Pallman Apr 19, 20240 commentsTrinity Christian (Jacksonville) remains nearly unanimous top-ranked team as regular season heads into final weeks.
NewsLevy County closes boat ramps due to rising water Staff Reports Apr 19, 20240 commentsThree boat ramps shut down along Suwannee River.