NewsNorth Central Florida recovers from Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 31, 2023Western coastal communities assess damage and clean up debris.
NewsAlachua County issues official all clear from Idalia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 2023County sends aid to other parts of state.
NewsAlachua County schools to reopen on Thursday C.J. Gish Aug 30, 2023UF, SF to resume Thursday, but surrounding counties remain closed with various restart dates.
NewsIdalia knocks out power, heads to Georgia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 2023Alachua County remained outside the hurricane path.
NewsGainesville man dies in SR 20 crash Staff Reports Aug 30, 2023Pickup veers off road and collides with trees.
NewsFire crews respond to large residential blaze Staff Reports Aug 30, 2023Multiple fire crews responded to a Tuesday morning blaze that destroyed a residential home.
Local NewsNewberry approves road agreement with FDOT Glory Reitz Aug 29, 2023The commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.
Local NewsBOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 2023Alachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
SportsFootball games postponed due to Idalia Mike Ridaught Aug 29, 2023Union County at Columbia postponed, Bradford moves game to Saturday.
NewsDeSantis in Lake City: still time to evacuate Seth Johnson Aug 29, 2023Run from storm surge; hide from wind, governor says.
CrimeLake City charges teen for 12-year-old’s murder Glory Reitz Aug 29, 2023Officials expect more arrests in ongoing investigation.
NewsAlachua County opens 3 shelters, braces for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 29, 2023Officials: Expect hurricane force winds as early as 2 a.m. Wednesday
NewsGainesville woman hits, kills I-75 motorcyclist J.C. Derrick Aug 29, 2023FHP conducting death investigation.
NewsGNV officials give information at storm meeting Seth Johnson Aug 28, 2023City handed out 6,800 sandbags on Monday.
CrimeColumbia High School tightens security Glory Reitz Aug 28, 2023CHS installs metal detectors after deputies apprehend armed teens at Friday’s football game.
Government + PoliticsNorth Central Florida prepares for Idalia C.J. Gish Aug 28, 2023Hurricane warning issued for region.
SportsRidaught: It feels like the first time Mike Ridaught Aug 28, 2023Buchholz, Trenton and P.K. Yonge coaches snag first career wins.
EducationArea schools close for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 28, 2023Definite dates to reopen will come after the storm passes.
NewsLevy County issues mandatory evacuations C.J. Gish Aug 28, 2023Residents, visitors in coastal areas must evacuate by Tuesday afternoon.
NewsSandbags to be available at GNV locations Staff Reports Aug 28, 2023Area residents can get sandbags Monday and Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia.
NewsMotorcycle vs. pickup collision kills 1, injures 2 Staff Reports Aug 28, 2023Crash occurs south of Waldo on US Highway 301.
NewsOfficials: Take Idalia seriously J.C. Derrick Aug 27, 2023Storm expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane.
BusinessUF finds way to recycle plastic with less energy Brian Smith | UF Aug 27, 2023Study used chemical instead of thermal process.
SportsBuchholz lands first win for Bell Aiden Wacksman, Mike Ridaught Aug 27, 2023Bobcats defeat Columbia after postponed game switches venues from Lake City to Gainesville.