News Gainesville Jewish community worries for friends, family in Israel Glory Reitz Oct 12, 2023Local leaders say almost all Jews have Israeli or Palestinian family in harm’s way.
Featured IQ Fiber cuts ribbon on Gainesville location, new $40 million expansion Seth Johnson Oct 12, 2023New internet service will come online for some neighborhoods in 2024.
News New Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges C.J. Gish Oct 12, 2023Gainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
Sports Five area football teams make top 10 regional rankings Mike Ridaught Oct 12, 2023Mainland makes it eight straight weeks at No. 1
News Florida Museum receives $99K NAGPRA grant for repatriation efforts Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Oct 12, 2023Museums nationwide have returned 1.86 million funerary items and remains to Native American tribes.
Education Alachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 11, 2023Workshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
Athlete of the Week Oak Hall’s Cassidy McDonald named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Oct 11, 2023McDonald helped lead the Lady Eagles to a 3-0 week.
Crime Second arrest made for Lake City 12-year-old’s murder Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Shooting occurred on Aug. 24.
Crime Gainesville police charge suspect for pedestrian death at Butler Plaza Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Woman arrested for theft, new charges to be added later.
Education New pedestrian beacons installed at three area school crossings Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Lake Forest Elementary, Kanapaha Middle and Eastside High receive crosswalk beacons.
Sports Bell celebrates seniors with 3-1 win over Eastside Mike Ridaught Oct 11, 2023Mae Collett had 17 kills on Senior Day as the Lady Bulldogs beat the Rams for a third time this season.
Faith + Inspiration Zion Lutheran Church plans for a new sanctuary Glory Reitz Oct 10, 2023New design puts emphasis on acoustics and longevity.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study Seth Johnson Oct 10, 2023Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
Featured Federal disaster center to open in Levy County on Wednesday Staff Reports Oct 10, 2023Farmers can speak with representatives in person.
Crime Third arrest made in Lake City bank ATM theft Staff Reports Oct 10, 2023Three suspects ripped outdoor ATM machine from foundation at Ameris Bank.
Crime LCPD identifies three juveniles involved in vehicle burglaries Staff Reports Oct 10, 2023Two of three suspects apprehended on Saturday.
News Stampede injures 20 at UF candlelight vigil for Israel Glory Reitz Oct 9, 2023United for Israel Candlelight Vigil event disrupted.
Crime Newberry women indicted for murder in overdose case Staff Reports Oct 9, 2023Case relates to fentanyl death from March.
News Gainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023Proclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
News Children’s Trust of Alachua County plans funding implementation Glory Reitz Oct 9, 2023Trust also signed a contract for a new building to act as headquarters.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Sports Ridaught: Class 1R-Region 4 football is loaded, again Mike Ridaught Oct 9, 2023Williston, Hawthorne and Newberry top the FHSAA football rankings, respectively.
Crime Starke hit-and-run on US 301 kills Maryland man Staff Reports Oct 9, 2023White pickup truck flees scene.
Health UF helps mice lose weight with new drug, human trials not ready Eric Hamilton | UF Oct 7, 2023Drug mimics exercise, boosts metabolism.