Athlete of the WeekGainesville’s Kane Smith named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Sep 27, 2023Smith scored four touchdowns as GHS defeated Santa Fe (Alachua), 49-21, to end a 15-game losing streak.
FeaturedMobile Disaster Recovery Center to make stops in hurricane-affected areas Staff Reports Sep 27, 2023Centers to be available in Suwannee, Steinhatchee and Horseshoe Beach.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2023County says move will increase audience.
SportsGHS wins 15th straight set with sweep of Vanguard Mike Ridaught Sep 26, 2023USC commit Brooklyn Tealer led GHS with 16 kills, including a .600 hitting percentage.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints first three Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority members C.J. Gish Sep 26, 2023Five-member board scheduled to assume control on Oct. 1.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes millage rate, budget Seth Johnson Sep 26, 2023County will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
CrimeTerrell Bradley pleads no contest, receives year in jail C.J. Gish Sep 26, 2023Gainesville man lost eye after being mauled by police K-9.
NewsFour-vehicle collision injures five in Lake Butler Staff Reports Sep 26, 2023One person in serious condition following Union County crash.
Government + PoliticsNewberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
CrimeGainesville man fires shots, threatens to kill mother Staff Reports Sep 26, 2023No injuries reported in armed disturbance.
BusinessNewberry cottage business offers cookie creations Faith Callens Sep 26, 2023Sugar Baby’s Cookies serves Gainesville area and surrounding cities with tantalizing treats.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2023Manager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Local NewsJust Income named Justice Innovation Prize finalist C.J. Gish Sep 25, 2023Gainesville nonprofit financially assists formerly incarcerated people to break cycle of recidivism.
SportsRidaught: Volleyball heats up with only three regular season weeks left Mike Ridaught Sep 25, 2023Area teams look to finish strong going into upcoming district tournaments.
FeaturedAlachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2023County also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
NewsPickup hits, kills Lake City bicyclist Staff Reports Sep 25, 2023Collision occurs on State Road 47 in Columbia County.
NewsUF’s Ferl leads national panel on space research Joe Kays Sep 24, 2023Panel released report to guide next decade of research.
OutdoorsUF/IFAS says bees survive fires while ticks die Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Sep 23, 2023Study lends support for prescribed fire.
SportsPrep Zone: Oak Hall girls volleyball Mike Ridaught Sep 23, 2023Mike Ridaught interviews Eagles volleyball team and coach.
Local LivingFishing report: St. John’s shrimp running Gary Simpson Sep 23, 2023Bass fishing abounded following the shrimp-eating frenzy.
SportsCutler returns, Buchholz moves to 5-0 Mike Ridaught Sep 23, 2023Bobcats rally from an early 7-0 deficit to defeat visiting Vanguard on Homecoming.
NewsAlachua County adds bus route to Jonesville Staff Reports Sep 22, 2023Route paid for by fees on new development.
Government + PoliticsGNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing Seth Johnson Sep 22, 2023State officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.