EducationUF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process Glory Reitz Jun 13, 20244 commentsPlan of action anticipates new application process, programming.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm Seth Johnson Jun 13, 20240 commentsAttorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
NewsDeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 202412 commentsHigh Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
SportsAlum Willie Powers III named new P.K. Yonge boys hoops coach Mike Ridaught Jun 13, 20240 commentsPowers, son of former PKY girls coach Willie Powers, is a 2007 Blue Wave graduate.
EducationLocal students named Sunshine State Scholar representatives Staff Reports Jun 13, 20240 commentsEastside, Buchholz students honored by state for STEM achievements.
NewsMcAlpin man dies in single-vehicle accident in Suwannee County Staff Reports Jun 13, 20240 commentsSUV travels off 137th Road, collides with fence and overturns.
NewsGRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski Seth Johnson Jun 12, 202416 commentsMotion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
BusinessEmails: Celebration Pointe owes $780K in taxes Seth Johnson Jun 12, 202410 commentsCounty attorney calls bankruptcies “far from routine.”
NewsAlachua County sheriff clarifies FDLE investigation C.J. Gish Jun 12, 20244 commentsGainey points to investigation involving prior sheriff’s administration.
NewsDJs Unite for LifeSouth slated for Saturday C.J. Gish Jun 12, 20240 commentsDonors have chance to win theme park passes.
BusinessOfficials break ground on Highland Park development in Newberry Glory Reitz Jun 12, 20240 commentsDevelopment to bring 150,000 square feet of commercial development.
OpinionMainstreet’s 2024 summer book recommendations Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20240 commentsYes, you’ll want to check them out from the library.
NewsWater polo coach fired from GHS, banned from UF campus Matthew Cupelli Jun 11, 20241 commentSchool district: No student allegations made at GHS.
SportsRidaught: Gators, ‘Noles to battle at College World Series Mike Ridaught Jun 11, 20240 commentsFlorida set for Saturday tilt with Texas A&M.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20244 commentsItems include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
EducationAlachua County school board discusses preliminary budget Glory Reitz Jun 11, 20241 commentBoard members ask for more help for students experiencing homelessness.
SportsTrenton’s Allaire, Anderson recognized as best in 1A Mike Ridaught Jun 11, 20240 commentsGainesville's Bourdage, Chronister finished runner-up in Class 5A.
NewsConstruction starting on NW 23rd Avenue until end of year Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20240 commentsProject costs $9.4 million for 1.7 miles of road.
NewsNewberry approves charter school board members Glory Reitz Jun 11, 20241 commentCity also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
BusinessDerrick: Motor Marketplace, classifieds mark Mainstreet growth J.C. Derrick Jun 11, 20241 commentNew offerings aimed at serving readers, local businesses.
SportsBuchholz’s Fleming finishes runner-up for Mr. Track award Mike Ridaught Jun 11, 20240 commentsBobcat won two individual state titles in 800, 1600-meter races.
HealthFlying on a countdown: How organ transports arrive in Gainesville Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20240 commentsUniversity Air Center delivers thousands of organs for UF Health.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to keep Cunningham, reduce expenses in tense meeting Seth Johnson Jun 10, 20245 commentsUtility rates scheduled to remain flat for 2025.
Education2nd Juneteenth film festival features Gloria Merriex documentary Glory Reitz Jun 10, 20240 commentsDuval Elementary teacher used rhythm and music in innovative teaching methods.