Government + PoliticsNewberry cancels election for unopposed incumbents Glory Reitz Feb 16, 20240 commentsLast year’s election was canceled for same reason.
SportsRidaught: Santa Fe College to dedicate field in Harry Tholen’s name Mike Ridaught Feb 16, 20240 commentsHall of Fame Saints baseball coach to be honored on Saturday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville aims to fix evaluations flaws: ‘Process broke down’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 20245 commentsAttorney, manager bristle at late evaluation.
NewsPolice arrest third teen for Lake City 12-year-old’s death J.C. Derrick Feb 16, 20240 commentsInvestigators not seeking additional suspects.
NewsTurkey Creek Forest house fire leaves one dead Staff Reports Feb 16, 20240 commentsFirefighters locate victim inside home.
SportsGainesville nips Oakleaf in regional playoff opener Marty Pallman Feb 16, 20240 commentsJunior Cornelius White scored 15 points to help Hurricanes advance to Region 1-6A semifinals.
SportsBuchholz wins first playoff game in 15 years Mike Ridaught Feb 16, 20240 commentsSenior Palmer Walton scored a game-high 23 points as Bobcats win first playoff game since 2009.
EducationAnnual VEX Robotics Competition held at Lincoln Middle School Staff Reports Feb 15, 20240 commentsMore than 160 elementary and middle school students participate.
NewsGainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness Seth Johnson Feb 15, 20248 commentsCommissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
NewsTalk show host, former Santa Fe College professor Ward Scott dies C.J. Gish Feb 15, 20241 commentHost of Ward Scott Files podcast died last night.
NewsGainesville man arrested on child porn charges Staff Reports Feb 15, 20240 commentsInvestigation finds suspect distributed, possessed child pornography on Snapchat.
CrimeACSO searches for sexual battery suspect Staff Reports Feb 15, 20240 commentsMan allegedly battered victim less than 12 years old.
SportsP.K. Yonge slips past Bradford in regional playoff opener Marty Pallman Feb 15, 20240 commentsLady Blue Wave holds Tornadoes scoreless in final five minutes.
SportsP.K. Yonge girls advance to first final four Mike Ridaught Feb 15, 20240 commentsJunior Faith Hardy scored two goals, including game-winner with four minutes remaining in regulation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County delegation bills advance, stall as session winds down Seth Johnson Feb 14, 20241 commentOne request impacts 2,658 acres in Alachua County.
SportsCountryside Christian’s Samantha Keith named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Feb 14, 20240 commentsKeith averaged a double-double and helped Minutemen to Class 2A-District 4 title.
Government + PoliticsMarlowe: Newberry will continue focus on balance, children Seth Johnson Feb 14, 20240 commentsState of City address held on Tuesday.
Florida FindsFlorida Finds: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center Ronnie Lovler Feb 14, 20240 commentsCenter to celebrate Zora Neal Hurston.
Local NewsSanta Fe College selects Southerland as next provost Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20240 commentsSoutherland to start in March.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
SportsRidaught: Big week of hoops begins on Wednesday Mike Ridaught Feb 13, 20240 commentsMultiple area teams prepare for regional playoff action.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves stormwater assessment study Glory Reitz Feb 13, 20241 commentCommission also approves historical association, new solid waste rates.
NewsSemi hits, kills pedestrian on CR 232 in Alachua County Staff Reports Feb 13, 20240 commentsIndianapolis man dies on scene.
EducationSanta Fe High School biotech students find their niches Glory Reitz Feb 12, 20240 commentsMagnet application deadline is Tuesday afternoon.