EducationSasse resigns unexpectedly as UF president, citing wife’s health Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 18, 20244 commentsFormer U.S. senator for Nebraska spent 17 months at helm of UF.
SportsNewberry trio commit to D-I schools Mike Ridaught Jul 18, 20240 commentsJarquez Carter, the No. 61 overall player in Florida according to 247Sports, headed to Ohio State.
EducationSchool district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences Glory Reitz Jul 18, 20240 commentsTeachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
NewsGainesville’s Akwaaba Freedom School celebrates national award Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20240 comments 6-week summer school focuses on literacy.
EducationVerizon to give away $3 million of free backpacks Lillian Hamman Jul 18, 20241 comment“School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event ahead of 2024-25 school year.
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.