EducationACPS calls for citizen input to rename district office Glory Reitz Jun 5, 20242 commentsNames to be based on location or deceased contributors to education.
SportsBuchholz’s Brooks finishes runner-up for 6A Coach of the Year Mike Ridaught Jun 5, 20240 commentsFinalists announced for Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Baseball, overall Coach of the Year awards.
EducationAlachua school board approves 10 principal appointments Glory Reitz Jun 5, 20245 commentsCitizens, board members express concern over position shuffling.
NewsTruck strikes, kills pedalcyclist in Dixie County Staff Reports Jun 5, 20241 commentCrash occurred northeast of Cross City.
CrimeAlachua County Grand Jury indicts 3 on murder charges Staff Reports Jun 4, 20241 commentIndictments stem from three separate 2024 incidents.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County aims to conserve agricultural lands with new program Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20244 commentsBoard OKs draft agreement for new CareerSource governance.
SportsFHSAA approves NIL, Championship Division Mike Ridaught Jun 4, 20242 commentsNew language in FHSAA Policy 9.9 allows high school student-athletes in state of Florida to monetize their NIL while maintaining their eligibility.
Government + PoliticsGinnie Springs to limit visitors, retain security expert Glory Reitz Jun 4, 20242 commentsPark to limit capacity, increase collaboration with law enforcement.
SportsBuchholz’s Fleming named Class 4A Track Athlete of the Year Mike Ridaught Jun 4, 20240 commentsFleming won two state titles in 800- and 1600-meter races at FHSAA Class 4A Track & Field Class State Championships in May.
BusinessGainesville tech company builds international recognition Glory Reitz Jun 4, 20240 commentsSlice Engineering works with U.S. military, NASA, research universities.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20245 commentsCity to also consider changes to development code section.
NewsCross Point Church of God buys new property Staff Reports Jun 3, 20241 commentBuilding purchased from Presbytery of St. Augustine.
SportsRidaught: Newberry Panthers on the prowl in 2024 Mike Ridaught Jun 3, 20240 commentsComing off spring win, Newberry looks toward big fall season.
CrimeColumbia County Sheriff’s Office announces $1M drug seizure J.C. Derrick Jun 3, 20240 commentsThree-day operation came as part of training with Georgia unit.
NewsMotorcyclist dies in East University crash J.C. Derrick Jun 3, 20240 commentsTruck turned in front of motorcycle.
NewsGainesville police officer shoots man wielding hedge trimmers J.C. Derrick Jun 3, 20241 commentState investigating officer-involved shooting.
Government + PoliticsGNV Public Works preps for storm season and beyond Seth Johnson Jun 3, 20240 commentsFlorida flooding not limited to summer months.
PetsExpert: Family pets need a disaster plan too Glory Reitz Jun 2, 20240 commentsHumane Society of North Central Florida to host training sessions
Local NewsAlachua County unveils soil jar exhibit for lynching victims Seth Johnson Jun 1, 20244 commentsExhibit to stay at county administration building.
NewsForecasters predict more active hurricane season Camille Broadway Jun 1, 20240 commentsPredictions unlikely to raise the property insurance rates
CrimeMan arrested for stabbing 4 Morriston neighbors J.C. Derrick May 31, 20240 commentsCrime scene involved eight separate locations.
SportsRidaught: That’s a (spring) wrap Mike Ridaught May 31, 20240 commentsBaseball, softball championships cap incredible spring for area schools.
CrimeFDLE identifies second Ginnie Springs shooting victim J.C. Derrick May 31, 20242 commentsInvestigators urge witnesses to come forward.
NewsSt. Francis House restarts free meals Lillian Hamman May 31, 20240 commentsOrganization credits partnership with county, community.