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.
SportsKeystone Heights wins pitchers duel against Santa Fe Marty Pallman Apr 19, 20240 commentsAustin Musgrove allows four hits and strikes out six in 2-1 win over Raiders.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 202417 commentsTwo votes scheduled for May.
SportsFive area softball teams in regional top 20 Mike Ridaught Apr 18, 20240 commentsTrenton and GHS are ranked in the top 10.
NewsLake City man dies when vehicle strikes tree Staff Reports Apr 18, 20241 commentIncident occurs Thursday afternoon on NW Turner Avenue in Lake City.
NewsDeSantis appoints judge to Alachua County Court Staff Reports Apr 18, 20244 commentsJonathan Ramsey to fill recent vacancy created by retirement of Judge Walter Green
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20248 commentsAuthority OKs new metering opt out.
EducationClemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote J.C. Derrick Apr 17, 20245 commentsClemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
NewsBody discovered inside clothing donation box in High Springs Staff Reports Apr 17, 20240 commentsAdult female found deceased at Winn Dixie Plaza.
EducationSchool board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 17, 20240 commentsThough still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
NewsNew lead agency selected to coordinate North Florida homelessness Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20241 commentNonprofits risked losing funds without lead agency.
EducationNewberry residents vote down charter conversion Glory Reitz Apr 17, 20244 commentsEducation First for Newberry refuses to concede elementary school vote.
SportsColumbia’s Trayce McKenzie named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Apr 17, 20240 commentsJunior bats .625 with two home runs and two triples as part of a 2-0 week for the Tigers.
CrimeAvera & Smith secures $34M in damages from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Staff Reports Apr 17, 20240 commentsAlachua County jury returns verdict for family of Gainesville man who died in 1994.
NewsHigh Springs appoints new fire chief Staff Reports Apr 17, 20240 commentsJoseph Peters brings 30 years of experience to position.
EducationCommunity voices rise against P.K. Yonge selective admission idea Glory Reitz Apr 17, 20248 commentsUF leaders want school to reach top 10.
SportsBulldogs blank Bobcats, spoil Senior Night Mike Ridaught Apr 16, 20240 commentsSophomore pitcher Gracie Watley tosses a one-hitter and strikes out 12 Buchholz batters.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading Glory Reitz Apr 16, 20240 commentsCommissioners discuss access, speed of development.
EducationRawling teacher named Florida finalist for Presidential math and science award Staff Reports Apr 16, 20241 commentElementary fifth-grade instructor one of six finalists in Florida.
Government + PoliticsGRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 20248 commentsUtilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
CrimeTrenton man who crashed excavator into Walmart receives prison sentence C.J. Gish Apr 16, 20241 commentJesse Smith hot-wired machine and caused $2 million in damage in Sept. 11 incident.
FeaturedDerrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 16, 20241 commentGainesville considering future of printed notices.