NewsLCSO deputies rescue couple who drive into Gulf of Mexico Staff Reports Jan 23, 20240 commentsCouple drive off boat ramp located at end of County Road 40.
CrimeGeorgia man sentenced to 30 years for DUI, drug possession Staff Reports Jan 23, 20240 commentsFlorida Highway Patrol troopers arrest man in Columbia County in December 2022.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 20240 commentsBoard members, commissioners talk mentoring
NewsGainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans Seth Johnson Jan 22, 20249 commentsCommissioners pass gun violence motions.
SportsRidaught: FHSAA releases final soccer rankings, district matchups Mike Ridaught Jan 22, 20240 commentsDistrict playoffs start on Wednesday.
EducationACPS announces Teacher of the Year finalists Staff Reports Jan 22, 20240 commentsDistrict winner to be named on Thursday.
NewsTwo-vehicle collision on I-75 near Micanopy exit kills one, injures two Staff Reports Jan 22, 20241 commentSedan loses control and crashes into box truck before overturning and colliding with tree.
EducationWilliams Elementary to become IB school Staff Reports Jan 22, 20241 commentInterested parents can apply for K-5 students through magnet application
EducationUF’s supercomputer works on 800 projects Brittany Sylvestri | UF Jan 21, 20240 commentsProjects range from crop analysis to scanning doctor’s notes.
SportsHawthorne survives as GHS misses potential game-winner Mike Ridaught Jan 20, 20241 commentGHS misses three shots in final seconds as Hawthorne wins by one at The Purple Palace.
EducationSchool Board approves employee salary increase, contract Glory Reitz Jan 19, 20243 commentsAcross board 3.5% raise to apply retroactive as far back as July 2023.
EducationFlorida releases $35 million for semiconductor education in high schools, colleges Staff Reports Jan 19, 20241 commentAlachua County School District and Florida Gateway College will receive funds.
HealthHCA North Florida Hospital reschedules surgeries over equipment issues C.J. Gish Jan 19, 20240 commentsHospital states it is using caution.
SportsRidaught: Girls, boys soccer teams prepare for postseason play Mike Ridaught Jan 19, 20240 commentsDistrict tournament starts next week.
NewsGainesville police to fully redeploy K-9s on Monday Staff Reports Jan 19, 20241 commentUnit has been on limited deployment for last 10 months.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program for weekend Staff Reports Jan 19, 20240 commentsOvernight temperatures forecasted to be in high 20s to low 30s Friday through Sunday.
SportsLeivonen’s career-best 29 points leads high-octane GHS offense Mike Ridaught Jan 19, 20240 commentsHurricanes used a 9-0 run in first quarter to take a lead it would never relinquish against Santa Fe.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County development board OKs 4 final plans Seth Johnson Jan 18, 20240 commentsProjects include Springhills, Origis Energy substation amendment.
NewsGrand jury indicts two on murder charges C.J. Gish Jan 18, 20240 commentsJury also finds no true bill in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting.
EducationCitizens express school transportation concerns Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20241 commentCommenters tell school board that children are crossing University Avenue, Hawthorne Road alone.
SportsHawthorne, P.K. Yonge girls in top 20 regional rankings Mike Ridaught Jan 18, 20240 commentsDefending 1A state champion Hawthorne remained 16th, while P.K. Yonge, which lost at current No. 2 Providence in last year’s 3A-Region 1 Final, dropped one spot to […]
NewsLibrary governing board schedules new meeting Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20240 commentsMeeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
EducationSchool board prepares for Lake Forest external operator Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20241 commentCitizens attend meeting to complain about discontinued courtesy busing.
NewsGRU Authority votes for joint meeting with Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Jan 18, 20244 commentsAuthority delays action on $15.3 million transfer.