EducationUF Hillel renamed following seven-figure gift from Schilit philanthropists Staff Reports Jan 23, 20261 commentBuilding now called the Diane and Howard Schilit Hillel at University of Florida.
WeatherUF researchers shows new science exposing how humidity escalates heat waves Kathryn Pizzurro | UF Jan 23, 20260 commentsWhen Floridians talk about extreme weather, hurricanes dominate the conversation. Each season brings updates on storm tracks, cone predictions and wind speeds, all in the hopes […]
EducationNewberry Community School seeks over $90K in legal fees from Alachua County School Board Nick Anschultz Jan 22, 20265 commentsPetion filed in court stems from Newberry Elementary School’s conversion to charter school.
BusinessDa King of Krabs seafood opens in Newberry Lillian Hamman Jan 22, 20262 commentsRestaurant features crabs, oyster, burgers and butter galore.
HealthUF Health hires first system chief nursing officer Staff Reports Jan 22, 20260 commentsWalker previously worked at Advocate Health.
EducationLincoln Middle School student wins national debate competition Staff Reports Jan 22, 20260 commentsMultiple Alachua County students receive honors at The Great Debate National Civics and Debate Championships.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents Nick Anschultz Jan 21, 20263 commentsBoard also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.
Government + PoliticsAlachua planning board shuts down Tara’s Mill Creek Sink development Lillian Hamman Jan 21, 202615 commentsUnanimous vote denies Tara April special exception permit.
SportsWillison, Newberry girls ranked in top 6 in regional basketball power poll Mike Ridaught Jan 21, 20260 commentsBolles closes in on No. 1 Bishop Kenny as head-to-head looms.
CrimeAlachua County issues alert about new scam targeting public hearing applicants Staff Reports Jan 21, 20260 commentsScammers posing as representatives of Growth Management Department.
BusinessGainesville’s Dream on Purpose finds permanent home in time for $200K deadline Seth Johnson Jan 21, 20262 commentsLocal nonprofit preps to enter second decade of service.
NewsGainesville man, 55, dies in pickup crash on NW 107th Terrace Staff Reports Jan 21, 20260 commentsA 55-year-old Gainesville man died Tuesday night when his pickup truck left the road on NW 107th Terrace and hit a tree. According to a Florida […]
Faith + Inspiration‘The Knotty Ladies’: Gainesville quilters make, donate 39 quilts to world relief Lillian Hamman Jan 21, 20261 commentGethsemane Lutheran Church group contributed to 803,000 quilts and care kits sent in 2025.
SportsBuchholz outtoughs Newberry to even season series Mike Ridaught Jan 20, 20260 commentsJunior Jacob Bromirski had a game-high 17 points for the Bobcats.
Government + PoliticsPrizzia, Scott clarify mugshot policy talks after distorted public perception Seth Johnson Jan 20, 20266 commentsCommissioner and sheriff emphasize collaboration.
EducationUF launches survey and listening sessions for presidential search Staff Reports Jan 20, 20261 commentVirtual listening sessions planned for January and February.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools names finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year award Staff Reports Jan 20, 20260 commentsDistrict winner to be announced at ceremony on Thursday.
SportsBuchholz boys hoops, soccer featured in this week’s sports broadcasts Mike Ridaught Jan 20, 20260 commentsUnbeaten Buchholz soccer guests on Wednesday’s “The Prep Zone” sports show.
BusinessRotary Club of Gainesville announces its 2026 Ethics in Business Award winner Staff Reports Jan 20, 20261 commentJorge Villalobos of The Best Restoration receives award.
SportsDistrict soccer tournaments begin today Mike Ridaught Jan 20, 20260 commentsTwo area girls teams and four area boys teams are No. 1 seeds.
CrimeAlachua County deputies respond to false shooting report at Eastside Staff Reports Jan 20, 20260 commentsIncident occurs Tuesday morning.
Local NewsGainesville celebrates MLK Day with newly renovated gardens, parade Seth Johnson Jan 19, 20260 commentsMLK Commission adds two to Hall of Fame.
Local LivingHoggetowne Medieval Faire returns to Depot Park for a weekend of festivities Staff Reports Jan 19, 20262 commentsFaire to be held on Jan. 24-25.
HealthUF Health study finds long COVID led to over $12B in lost wages Bill Levesque | UF Health Jan 19, 20260 commentsLong COVID lingers for weeks or months after initial illness.