Government + PoliticsNewberry approves first reading of solar regulations update Glory Reitz Feb 27, 20240 commentsCity also approves future land use, zoning for industrial business park next to NC Ranch development.
SportsBell steps down, Whittemore returns to Buchholz Mike Ridaught Feb 27, 20240 commentsChuck Bell will remain as the school’s defensive coordinator while former coach Mark Whittemore takes over.
NewsHawthorne experiences another stint of water loss, boiled water notice Seth Johnson Feb 27, 20240 commentsTuesday’s break connected with Monday incident.
Government + PoliticsNewberry recovers from holding pond sinkhole Glory Reitz Feb 27, 20240 commentsSurrounding wells test results did not raise concerns.
CrimeLake City shooting kills 23-year-old man Staff Reports Feb 27, 20240 commentsIncident occurs Monday night on NW Ashley Street.
SportsState semifinalist Branford No. 5 in first regional rankings Mike Ridaught Feb 27, 20240 commentsDefending Class 2A state champion University Christian (Jacksonville) is No. 1
NewsAlachua 4K gang members receive federal sentences Staff Reports Feb 26, 20241 commentLast 12 defendants sentenced for drug trafficking, firearm charges.
SportsRidaught: Buchholz baseball aiming for first final four Mike Ridaught Feb 26, 20240 commentsSeveral area teams look for postseason runs.
NewsHawthorne water service cut off for several hours Seth Johnson Feb 26, 20240 commentsIssue caused by broadband installation.
Government + PoliticsGainesville police chief resigns under pressure Seth Johnson Feb 26, 20246 commentsScott to leave police department in March.
NewsFt. McCoy motorcyclist dies in collision with van in Levy County Staff Reports Feb 26, 20248 commentsLaw enforcement locates, arrests van driver who fled scene.
Local LivingAlachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show to start this weekend Glory Reitz Feb 26, 20240 commentsEvents to run through March 5.
EducationFlorida Museum to open new permanent exhibit in March Nikhil Srinivasan | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 25, 20241 commentExhibit focuses on impact of water in Florida.
EducationNewberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting Glory Reitz Feb 24, 20244 commentsThree more meetings to come.
Local NewsUF engineers awarded contract to build space telescopes Simon Barke | UF, Emily Hinds | UF Feb 24, 20241 commentContract is with European Space Agency.
Local LivingAging Matters: Social activities boost senior health, happiness Ronnie Lovler Feb 24, 20240 commentsLocals gather for annual senior prom.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key Seth Johnson Feb 23, 20246 commentsFunds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
NewsHCA North Florida Hospital reports surgery increase J.C. Derrick Feb 23, 20241 commentCEO cites infrastructure, process improvements.
SportsRidaught: Branford looks to complete the mission as softball season starts Mike Ridaught Feb 23, 20240 commentsArea softball teams prepped for strong seasons.
SportsDefending 1A champion Williston closes in on No. 1 in power poll Mike Ridaught Feb 23, 20240 commentsSix area teams recognized in regional boys hoops rankings.
CrimeGPD releases update on Pointe 23 Apartments homicide Staff Reports Feb 23, 20243 commentsPolice seek information on three black males who fled seen.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 20245 commentsCommission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
SportsGainesville’s Ori Sela named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Feb 22, 20240 commentsSela finished as a state runner-up in two events at FHSAA Girls Weightlifting State Championships.
OutdoorsAlachua County, Gainesville work to reduce Newnans Lake impairment Seth Johnson Feb 22, 20245 commentsLake has too many nutrients, according to the state.