CrimeAvera & Smith secures $34M in damages from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Staff Reports Apr 17, 20240 commentsAlachua County jury returns verdict for family of Gainesville man who died in 1994.
NewsHigh Springs appoints new fire chief Staff Reports Apr 17, 20240 commentsJoseph Peters brings 30 years of experience to position.
EducationCommunity voices rise against P.K. Yonge selective admission idea Glory Reitz Apr 17, 20248 commentsUF leaders want school to reach top 10.
SportsBulldogs blank Bobcats, spoil Senior Night Mike Ridaught Apr 16, 20240 commentsSophomore pitcher Gracie Watley tosses a one-hitter and strikes out 12 Buchholz batters.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading Glory Reitz Apr 16, 20240 commentsCommissioners discuss access, speed of development.
EducationRawling teacher named Florida finalist for Presidential math and science award Staff Reports Apr 16, 20241 commentElementary fifth-grade instructor one of six finalists in Florida.
Government + PoliticsGRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 20248 commentsUtilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
CrimeTrenton man who crashed excavator into Walmart receives prison sentence C.J. Gish Apr 16, 20241 commentJesse Smith hot-wired machine and caused $2 million in damage in Sept. 11 incident.
FeaturedDerrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 16, 20241 commentGainesville considering future of printed notices.
NewsChabad UF hosts freed Gaza hostage as Passover nears Seth Johnson Apr 15, 20240 commentsJudith Raanan and her daughter were the first hostages released in October.
HealthInstrument shortage hampers HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Apr 15, 20249 commentsSurgery cancellations continue amid ongoing instrument issues.
SportsRidaught: One last chance to shine Mike Ridaught Apr 15, 20240 commentsNearly 40 boys and girls basketball players from North Central Florida played in The Prep Zone All-Star Showcase.
EducationOld Terwilliger campus trashed, occupied by homeless Gary Nelson Apr 15, 202413 commentsDocuments with student information left unsecured.
BusinessGainesville airport adds second daily Dallas flight for the summer Seth Johnson Apr 15, 20240 commentsAmerican Airlines plans the addition for June and July.
Local LivingFriends of the Library book sale returns April 20 Glory Reitz Apr 15, 20240 commentsOver half a million items for sale.
FeaturedUF Health brain treatment improved depression, anxiety for older adults Jill Pease | UF Health Apr 14, 20240 commentsFindings published in journal 'Brain Stimulation'.
EducationNew ‘Frazer School’ to focus on competitive academics Glory Reitz Apr 13, 20244 commentsCurrent Buchholz math coach Will Frazer to direct school.
OutdoorsCaterpillar cascade: UF/IFAS answers questions about the crawly creatures Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Apr 13, 20241 commentFlorida is full of caterpillars this month. But what are they and what can you do about them? Are they dangerous? Fast facts from University of […]
BusinessUF study: seafood waste less profound than previously thought Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Apr 13, 20240 commentsStudy shows 20% drop from previous estimates.
Government + PoliticsSupervisor of Elections: Alachua voting outage lasted 5 minutes or less Glory Reitz Apr 12, 20242 commentsBarton says election workers followed proper protocol.
Government + PoliticsFrom private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20241 commentRTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
SportsRidaught: Regional All-Star hoops games on Saturday Mike Ridaught Apr 12, 20240 commentsTop boys, girls regional basketball players from Class of 2024 will suit up for day-long event.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs moves to codify Sunday alcohol exception with special permit Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20243 commentsResidents packed City Hall to speak on the Sunday exception.
NewsHawthorne man dies in 3-vehicle collision in Lochloosa Staff Reports Apr 12, 20240 commentsCrash occurred on US 301 early Friday morning in south Alachua County.