NewsEducation First for Newberry changes governing board plan Glory Reitz Mar 7, 20245 commentsCitizens still seeking answers at third town hall meeting.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20240 commentsCommission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
Government + PoliticsUpdate: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20242 commentsLand proposed for UF golf course.
CrimeGainesville man found guilty for threatening to conduct mass shooting Staff Reports Mar 7, 20241 commentIncident occurred on Oct. 19 when Daniel Dominguez indicated he wanted to shoot up a middle school.
NewsMore than $66M awarded to Hurricane Idalia-impacted communities Staff Reports Mar 7, 20240 commentsGovernor Ron DeSantis announces awards in Live Oak.
CrimeACSO detectives arrest Eastwood Meadows murder suspect Staff Reports Mar 7, 20240 commentsTeenager charged with shooting death of 24-year-old man.
NewsGainesville receives federal award earmarked for energy-efficiency upgrades Staff Reports Mar 7, 20240 commentsFunds come from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.
SportsAnnual Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals roars to life on Thursday Staff Reports Mar 6, 20240 commentsFour-day event to take place March 7-10.
FeaturedOak Hall heads to state chess championship, hopes to win each category Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20240 commentsEagles won all five categories they entered last year.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20241 commentCommissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
Local NewsNewberry new water samples below reporting level for contaminants Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20240 commentsCity staff to continue monitoring for PFBS and PFOA.
SportsHawthorne’s Jhalea Jackson named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Mar 6, 20241 commentJackson averaged a double-double in the Class 1A final four as the Hornets won their second straight state title.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20243 commentsCandidate forum happening on March 18.
SportsNewberry High School reinstates football coach Ed Johnson Mike Ridaught Mar 6, 20241 commentJohnson was dismissed Tuesday, reinstated Wednesday
EducationSchool board votes to keep book amid citizen divide Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20244 commentsBoard also approved spot survey recommending renovation for administrative annex, Littlewood Elementary
EducationMcGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address Glory Reitz Mar 5, 20241 commentMcGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
HealthUF Health names new president Staff Reports Mar 5, 20242 commentsStephen Motew to replace David Nelson effective April 1.
Government + PoliticsGRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April Seth Johnson Mar 5, 20241 commentInitial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
CrimeMan dies in Eastwood Meadows Apartments shooting Staff Reports Mar 5, 20240 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies find victim inside car.
Government + PoliticsWard touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 20242 commentsMayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
Local LivingYouTuber Brecky Breck hosts Books and Bikes in High Springs Seth Johnson Mar 4, 20240 commentsChannel to feature the NHRA Gatornationals race.
EducationUF journalism college receives record $8M gift Staff Reports Mar 4, 20242 commentsGainesville developer Nathan Collier gives amount to sustain Collier Prize.
SportsRidaught: Hawthorne girls, Williston boys join special group Mike Ridaught Mar 4, 20240 commentsLady Hornets, Red Devils complete back-to-back championship seasons.
NewsPaynes Prairie wreck critically injures Micanopy man Staff Reports Mar 4, 20240 commentsSUV travels across US Highway 441 and overturns multiple times.