EducationOpposing sides clash as Newberry charter voting opens Glory Reitz Apr 4, 20242 commentsVotes to be tallied at public meeting on April 17.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20242 commentsCommission starts zero-emission transition plan.
BusinessFlorida Credit Union breaks ground on corporate office Glory Reitz Apr 4, 20244 commentsCredit union celebrates 70th anniversary.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools to postpone, cancel outdoor activities due to eclipse Staff Reports Apr 4, 20240 commentsMonday dismissal times remain same, but parents can keep students home or check-out early.
SportsNewberry’s Sarah Priester named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Apr 4, 20240 commentsPanthers junior batted .667 with 12 RBI, including two doubles and two triples as part of a 3-0 week.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
EducationSchool board tables year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 3, 20240 commentsDistrict receives unmodified fiscal audit.
EducationSchool Board approves removal of 2 books from libraries Glory Reitz Apr 3, 20244 commentsCitizen challenged books based on sexual content.
SportsFlorida Mr. Basketball, Coach of the Year announced Mike Ridaught Apr 3, 20240 commentsHawthorne’s C.J. Ingram, Williston’s Jim Ervin finish fifth, fourth in the voting respectively.
CrimeFlorida couple pleads guilty to production of child pornography Staff Reports Apr 3, 20240 commentsGainesville man and Orlando woman to be sentenced in June.
SportsP.K. Yonge, Santa Fe sweep All Area soccer coach awards Mike Ridaught Apr 3, 20240 commentsLady Blue Wave coach Rebecca Schackow led Lady Blue Wave to their first final four in program history.
SportsColumbia walks lead to Buchholz romp Marty Pallman Apr 3, 20240 commentsBobcats take advantage of 10 walks in home win.
SportsWyatt Langford mania hits Tampa J.C. Derrick Apr 2, 20243 commentsTrenton native impresses on and off the field.
EducationSOS Newberry files ethics complaint on Newberry mayor, commissioner Glory Reitz Apr 2, 20240 commentsOrganization says Marlowe, Coleman violated Florida’s Sunshine Law.
EducationBuchholz, Lincoln Middle win Florida chess championships Seth Johnson Apr 2, 20242 commentsGainesville schools sweep Florida Scholastic Chess Championships.
CrimeArmed robbery at Alachua Hitchcock’s injures 1 Staff Reports Apr 2, 20241 commentSuspect forces employee to open store safe.
SportsThree area softball teams in regional power poll top 10 Mike Ridaught Apr 2, 20240 commentsEight softball teams in Mainstreet coverage area are ranked or receiving votes.
HealthDepartment of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert Staff Reports Apr 2, 20240 commentsRabies discovered among raccoons southwest of Alachua.
NewsSt. Francis House to suspend daily meal services to homeless Staff Reports Apr 2, 20241 commentTemporary pause to start on April 15.
SportsHawthorne’s Ingram top five coach, Miss Basketball announced Mike Ridaught Apr 2, 20240 commentsCornelius Ingram finished fourth in voting for overall Florida Dairy Farmers Girls’ Basketball Coach of the Year.
SportsSanta Fe, P.K. Yonge lead All Area boys soccer teams Mike Ridaught Apr 2, 20240 commentsRaiders and Blue Wave placed five and four players on the big school and small school teams, respectively.
NewsHomeless services search for lead agency to keep funding intact Seth Johnson Apr 1, 20243 commentsUnited Way decided to step away from role.
SportsRidaught: Softball, baseball coming down home stretch Mike Ridaught Apr 1, 20240 commentsBoth high school sports hit final month of regular season.
EducationLincoln Middle School wins Florida MATHCOUNTS Staff Reports Apr 1, 20240 commentsTwo students to compete nationally.