HealthHCA breaks ground on new hospital Glory Reitz May 9, 20245 commentsHealthcare corporation also celebrates grand opening of emergency room.
Sports3 Williston players sign to play college hoops Mike Ridaught May 9, 20240 commentsGuards Aramys Rodriguez and Reggie White and forward Kyler Lamb were key pieces to second straight Class 1A state title.
NewsChemical spill north of Gainesville on I-75 stops traffic Staff Reports May 9, 20240 commentsIncident occurs Thursday morning near southbound mile marker 391.
SportsPowers named new girls basketball coach at Williston Mike Ridaught May 9, 20240 commentsLast week Powers “retired” from P.K. Yonge after 21 seasons, two FHSAA state titles and over 500 victories.
SportsNo trouble for Raiders in playoff opener Marty Pallman May 9, 20240 commentsSanta Fe eliminates Astronaut in Region 2-3A Quarterfinal win.
SportsArea baseball teams go for 0-for-5 in state playoffs Mike Ridaught May 8, 20240 commentsOak Hall, St. Francis Catholic, Keystone Heights, Suwannee and Santa Fe all had their seasons come to an end on Wednesday.
SportsCountryside Christian season comes to an end Mike Ridaught May 8, 20240 commentsMinutemen fall at home to visiting Providence (Jacksonville) in Class 2A state playoffs.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 20240 commentsCounty manager to present proposed budget in July.
EducationP.K. Yonge to open preschool this fall Staff Reports May 8, 20240 commentsFirst class will take 20 students.
EducationGNV4ALL receives $35K grant from Rosen Foundation C.J. Gish May 8, 20240 commentsOrlando philanthropist awards funds for Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center.
SportsGainesville’s Braylin Cook named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught May 8, 20240 commentsCook hit four home runs in two games as Hurricanes win Class 5A-District 2 title.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis visits UF, touts Florida’s response to campus protests Seth Johnson May 8, 20245 commentsFlorida opens door for more transfer students.
SportsBuchholz, Newberry ranked in regional baseball power poll top 5 Marty Pallman May 8, 20240 commentsTrinity Christian leads poll but St. Johns Country Day closes in as regional playoffs begin.
SportsNewberry blanks Williston in playoff opener Marty Pallman May 8, 20240 commentsPanthers’ pitcher Desmond Taylor strikes out nine in 5-0 region semifinal win.
SportsBobcats cruise to regional quarterfinal win Mike Ridaught May 8, 20240 commentsSophomore Aidan Kastensmidt struck out 10 batters and had game-winning RBI.
EducationACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 20245 commentsMarlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
SportsCountryside Christian makes first postseason in seven years Mike Ridaught May 7, 20240 commentsCougars won a pair of wild games in the district tournament to qualify for the postseason.
Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 20243 commentsStaff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + PoliticsChildren’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 20243 commentsJoint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
NewsDump truck crash injures Bell man Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsTire blowout causes truck to leave State Road 247, strikes tree.
NewsTrain collides with log truck in Lawtey Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsTrailer full of logs did not clear train tracks.
OutdoorsLand acquisition to add 290 acres to Goethe State Forest Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsLand spans Alachua, Levy counties.
EducationChiles Elementary employee earns state recognition Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsAngela Kelly receives $2,000 for her exceptional work with students.
BusinessHuddy’s Escape to open in Gainesville C.J. Gish May 7, 20240 commentsGrand opening set for May 15.