EducationAlachua County Public Schools bus changes to begin Glory Reitz Jan 12, 20241 commentCourtesy busing eliminated, hub stops created for magnet and choice schools.
NewsSingle-vehicle accident kills Fort White woman, injures 3 kids Staff Reports Jan 12, 20241 commentVehicle collides with tree, overturns on State Road 47.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs considers city manager position, waits for new commissioner Seth Johnson Jan 12, 20243 commentsCommission also votes to buy Priest Theatre.
SportsRidaught: Launch of second indoor track season begins Mike Ridaught Jan 12, 20240 commentsAlachua County Sports & Events Center features full slate to start 2024.
SportsWilliston boys tied for No. 2 in power poll basketball rankings Marty Pallman Jan 12, 20240 commentsProvidence (Jacksonville) snags top spot in regional rankings.
EducationEpiscopal Children’s Services names Pace director as new CEO Staff Reports Jan 12, 20240 commentsNatalya Bannister Roby will lead North Central Florida early childhood education program.
NewsTampa man dies in Gainesville accident Staff Reports Jan 12, 20240 commentsTwo others suffered serious injuries.
EducationSchool board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 12, 20241 commentSuperintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
SportsTrenton builds large lead, holds off Union County late Mike Ridaught Jan 12, 20240 commentsVisiting Tigers built 20-point first half lead.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission votes 6-1 for inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Jan 11, 20241 commentLot size amendment gets green light on split vote.
BusinessOakmont home breaks ground, sale proceeds earmarked for local charities Seth Johnson Jan 11, 20241 commentICI Homes expects project to raise more than $126,000 for four local charities.
CrimeLaw enforcement apprehends fleeing homicide suspect Staff Reports Jan 11, 20240 commentsChase starts in Gainesville and ends with suspect crashing vehicle in Columbia County.
Government + PoliticsGRU generation forecast: solar remains sunny, purchased power looks stormy Seth Johnson Jan 10, 20240 commentsPlan results show need for a variety of generation assets.
SportsAlachua County to host WMA Indoor Championships Staff Reports Jan 10, 20241 commentFirst time event will be held in United States.
EducationUF to advance engineering program with $2.5M in strategic funding Staff Reports Jan 10, 20240 commentsFunds will go to Industrialized Construction Engineering.
NewsDecember rainfall marks third highest North Florida total since 1932 Staff Reports Jan 10, 20240 commentsMore than 8 inches recorded during month.
SportsOak Hall’s Andrew Powell named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Jan 10, 20240 commentsEagles senior had 22 points and 12 rebounds in a 72-55 win against Redeemer Christian (Ocala).
BusinessAlachua commissioner reflects on McDonald’s, family history J.C. Derrick Jan 10, 20241 commentEdward Potts talks about former McDonald's CEO and great-uncle Ray Kroc.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs code services extension, 161-acre purchase Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20240 commentsCommissioners also approved two development plans.
CrimeGainesville Police investigate homicide at The Park apartments Staff Reports Jan 9, 20240 commentsIncident occurs early Tuesday morning.
Local NewsGainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20244 commentsNonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to cast final rezoning vote on Thursday Glory Reitz Jan 9, 20241 commentIf approved, zoning would take effect in 2024-25 school year.
NewsDeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather J.C. Derrick Jan 9, 20241 commentStorms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.
EducationUF makes interim provost permanent Staff Reports Jan 9, 20241 commentFormer IFAS head J. Scott Angle named to succeed Joseph Glover.