Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Florida attorney general for legal opinion Seth Johnson Feb 21, 20244 commentsAuthority preps for joint meeting with Gainesville commission.
SportsP.K. Yonge’s season ends in 3A state semifinals Mike Ridaught Feb 21, 20240 commentsNationally ranked Montverde Academy uses three second half goals to eliminate Lady Blue Wave.
NewsBell man dies in ATV accident Staff Reports Feb 21, 20241 commentFHP still investigating incident.
SportsBuchholz season ends in region semifinals Marty Pallman Feb 21, 20240 commentsHarris touts progress to build on.
EducationAlachua County School Board finalizes book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 21, 20243 commentsCitizens voice concerns about objectionable books.
EducationRockwell, Certain oppose Newberry charter school plan Glory Reitz Feb 21, 202413 commentsComments signal narrow path to success for advocates.
Sports6 Williston standouts sign to play college football Mike Ridaught Feb 21, 20240 commentsTwo pairs of teammates will continue playing college football together.
SportsWilliston races past Trenton to the final four Mike Ridaught Feb 21, 20240 commentsDefending 1A champion Red Devils build 39-11 first quarter lead and ease past Tigers.
BusinessGainesville Regional Airport breaks ground for parking garage Glory Reitz Feb 20, 20241 commentProject completion expected within a year.
EducationBradford County School District receives $4M to expand SF nursing program Staff Reports Feb 20, 20240 commentsFunds awarded through federally supported Multipurpose Community Facilities Program.
Government + PoliticsNewberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option Glory Reitz Feb 20, 202413 commentsNewberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
Local NewsLake City woman dies in 2-vehicle collision Staff Reports Feb 20, 20240 commentsTwo others injured in crash on U.S. 27.
SportsDefending champ Hawthorne back in final four Mike Ridaught Feb 20, 20240 commentsJunior De’Mya Adams scored game-high 20 points as Lady Hornets advanced to their fifth state semifinal in past six years.
EducationSuperintendent responds to viral book hearing clip Glory Reitz Feb 19, 20246 commentsVideo of Terwilliger Elementary School assistant principal posted on Twitter account.
SportsRidaught: Area teams look to join P.K. Yonge in final four Mike Ridaught Feb 19, 20240 commentsWilliston boys, Hawthorne girls basketball teams seek return trip to Class 1A state semifinals.
NewsSurgeons: HCA North Florida Hospital ‘dirty instruments’ issue dates back a year Gary Nelson Feb 19, 202429 commentsEmails reveal hospital “blitz” to recover from operating rooms crisis.
NewsLive Oak residential fire kills 2, injures 1 Staff Reports Feb 19, 20240 commentsSunday morning blaze entraps home’s occupants.
NewsNewberry woman dies in State Road 45 head-on collision Staff Reports Feb 19, 20240 commentsTwo-vehicle crash leaves other driver in serious condition.
SportsHolloway breaks own indoor hurdles world record C.J. Gish Feb 19, 20240 commentsFormer UF athlete tops 60-meter record at USATF Indoor Championships.
State News FloridaUF: Can tech tackle pythons? Alisson Clark | UF Feb 19, 20240 commentsAs the invasive species spreads, ‘scout snakes’ could give biologists an edge.
EducationUF ramps up computer science education for K-12 teachers Brittany Sylvestri | UF Feb 18, 20240 commentsProgram launched in 2021.
HealthUF study finds genetic score can predict cancer patient outcomes Leah Buletti | UF Health Feb 17, 20240 commentsStudy focuses on pediatric leukemia.
NewsLevy County crash breaks truck in half, injures 5 Staff Reports Feb 17, 20240 commentsTruck driver, passenger suffer serious injuries.
HealthHCA Florida Healthcare opens freestanding ER C.J. Gish Feb 16, 20241 commentFacility features 11 treatment rooms off I-75 Archer Road exit.