BusinessAlachua Chamber of Commerce celebrates growth at annual gala Seth Johnson Jan 24, 20241 commentChamber president Mitch Glaeser steps down.
EducationBuchholz senior named top 40 finalist in Regeneron Science Talent Search Staff Reports Jan 24, 20240 commentsRegeneron is nation’s oldest, most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
Local LivingIFAS online course educates landowners on forest conservation Glory Reitz Jan 24, 20241 commentEnrollment discounted until Feb. 29.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County works on new animal services shelter location Seth Johnson Jan 24, 20240 commentsCounty has draft agreement with UF for land near campus.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools plans for personal finance class Glory Reitz Jan 24, 20241 commentClass of 2027 to graduate with semester of personal finance training.
NewsUpdate: Two Lake City teens located Staff Reports Jan 24, 20240 commentsTwo boys last seen Monday night.
SportsRed Devils flex their muscle, clamp down on GHS Mike Ridaught Jan 24, 20240 commentsWilliston rallied from 2-0 deficit with 11 unanswered points and built a 30-point halftime lead.
EducationWestside Baptist to open Christian school Glory Reitz Jan 23, 20241 commentApplications still open for fall 2024
Government + PoliticsAlachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution Seth Johnson Jan 23, 202411 commentsMeeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
Government + PoliticsNewberry, Archer enter wastewater treatment interlocal agreement Glory Reitz Jan 23, 20240 commentsArcher to pay for up to 175,000 gallons per day of capacity.
NewsLCSO deputies rescue couple who drive into Gulf of Mexico Staff Reports Jan 23, 20240 commentsCouple drive off boat ramp located at end of County Road 40.
CrimeGeorgia man sentenced to 30 years for DUI, drug possession Staff Reports Jan 23, 20240 commentsFlorida Highway Patrol troopers arrest man in Columbia County in December 2022.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 20240 commentsBoard members, commissioners talk mentoring
NewsGainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans Seth Johnson Jan 22, 20249 commentsCommissioners pass gun violence motions.
SportsRidaught: FHSAA releases final soccer rankings, district matchups Mike Ridaught Jan 22, 20240 commentsDistrict playoffs start on Wednesday.
EducationACPS announces Teacher of the Year finalists Staff Reports Jan 22, 20240 commentsDistrict winner to be named on Thursday.
NewsTwo-vehicle collision on I-75 near Micanopy exit kills one, injures two Staff Reports Jan 22, 20241 commentSedan loses control and crashes into box truck before overturning and colliding with tree.
EducationWilliams Elementary to become IB school Staff Reports Jan 22, 20241 commentInterested parents can apply for K-5 students through magnet application
EducationUF’s supercomputer works on 800 projects Brittany Sylvestri | UF Jan 21, 20240 commentsProjects range from crop analysis to scanning doctor’s notes.
SportsHawthorne survives as GHS misses potential game-winner Mike Ridaught Jan 20, 20241 commentGHS misses three shots in final seconds as Hawthorne wins by one at The Purple Palace.
EducationSchool Board approves employee salary increase, contract Glory Reitz Jan 19, 20243 commentsAcross board 3.5% raise to apply retroactive as far back as July 2023.
EducationFlorida releases $35 million for semiconductor education in high schools, colleges Staff Reports Jan 19, 20241 commentAlachua County School District and Florida Gateway College will receive funds.
HealthHCA North Florida Hospital reschedules surgeries over equipment issues C.J. Gish Jan 19, 20240 commentsHospital states it is using caution.
SportsRidaught: Girls, boys soccer teams prepare for postseason play Mike Ridaught Jan 19, 20240 commentsDistrict tournament starts next week.