FeaturedOak Hall heads to state chess championship, hopes to win each category Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20240 commentsEagles won all five categories they entered last year.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20241 commentCommissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
Local NewsNewberry new water samples below reporting level for contaminants Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20240 commentsCity staff to continue monitoring for PFBS and PFOA.
SportsHawthorne’s Jhalea Jackson named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Mar 6, 20241 commentJackson averaged a double-double in the Class 1A final four as the Hornets won their second straight state title.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20243 commentsCandidate forum happening on March 18.
SportsNewberry High School reinstates football coach Ed Johnson Mike Ridaught Mar 6, 20241 commentJohnson was dismissed Tuesday, reinstated Wednesday
EducationSchool board votes to keep book amid citizen divide Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20244 commentsBoard also approved spot survey recommending renovation for administrative annex, Littlewood Elementary
EducationMcGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address Glory Reitz Mar 5, 20241 commentMcGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
HealthUF Health names new president Staff Reports Mar 5, 20242 commentsStephen Motew to replace David Nelson effective April 1.
Government + PoliticsGRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April Seth Johnson Mar 5, 20241 commentInitial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
CrimeMan dies in Eastwood Meadows Apartments shooting Staff Reports Mar 5, 20240 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies find victim inside car.
Government + PoliticsWard touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 20242 commentsMayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
Local LivingYouTuber Brecky Breck hosts Books and Bikes in High Springs Seth Johnson Mar 4, 20240 commentsChannel to feature the NHRA Gatornationals race.
EducationUF journalism college receives record $8M gift Staff Reports Mar 4, 20242 commentsGainesville developer Nathan Collier gives amount to sustain Collier Prize.
SportsRidaught: Hawthorne girls, Williston boys join special group Mike Ridaught Mar 4, 20240 commentsLady Hornets, Red Devils complete back-to-back championship seasons.
NewsPaynes Prairie wreck critically injures Micanopy man Staff Reports Mar 4, 20240 commentsSUV travels across US Highway 441 and overturns multiple times.
NewsLake City man dies in collision with tree Staff Reports Mar 4, 20240 commentsDriver fails to negotiate curve on County Road 245.
Faith + InspirationGilland: The gift of ‘Amazing Grace’ Mike Gilland Mar 3, 20240 commentsThoughts on God's protection.
SportsWilliston wins back-to-back 1A titles Marty Pallman Mar 3, 20240 commentsRed Devils use 8-0 fourth quarter run to put away Hilliard.
SportsHawthorne repeats as state champs Mike Ridaught Mar 3, 20240 commentsLady Hornets rally from an 11-point first half deficit to win their second straight Class 1A state title.
NewsState: ‘No deficiencies’ at HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Mar 2, 20245 commentsCEO says hospital nearing 100% scheduling capacity.
HealthUF study shows role of cholesterol in pain perception Stacey DeLoye | UF Health Mar 2, 20241 commentExcess cholesterol may interfere with pain control.
Local Living1000 Voices celebrates 10 years building unity in Florida, beyond Glory Reitz Mar 2, 20240 commentsAnnual Duke Ellington concert set for April 28.
SportsHawthorne rallies to upset Wildwood in 1A state semifinals Mike Ridaught Mar 1, 20240 commentsLady Hornets will play Graceville on Saturday for championship.