Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20230 commentsSwearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
NewsGainesville Police Department officers sit down to coffee with citizens Glory Reitz Oct 4, 20231 commentCoffee with a Cop intended to improve police relations with the community.
NewsUF President Sasse announces 19 strategic funding awardees C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20230 commentsFirst round of projects focus on research productivity, student experience.
Athlete of the WeekOak Hall’s Dakota Brower named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Oct 4, 20230 commentsBrower accounted for four TDs in one half as the Eagles set a school record in 74-32 win.
EducationSchool Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20230 commentsBoard also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
FeaturedAlachua County Foster Grandparent Program calls for senior volunteers Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20230 commentsProgram provides benefits to seniors, support for children.
Local LivingFlorida Finds: The Half-Moon Schoolhouse Ronnie Lovler Oct 3, 20231 commentHistoric building offers reminder of Alachua County’s past
NewsNationwide emergency alert test scheduled for Wednesday Staff Reports Oct 3, 20230 commentsFEMA, FCC to conduct test that will be sent to TV, radio and mobile devices.
SportsNewberry raises $500 for cancer, sweeps Chiefland Mike Ridaught Oct 2, 20230 commentsSenior Hailey Tharp leads Panthers with nine kills as Newberry stayed unbeaten in district play.
Government + PoliticsGainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20237 commentsPlaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
SportsRidaught: Football district fates to be decided in October Mike Ridaught Oct 2, 20230 commentsSecond half of regular season will prove pivotal for several area teams.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves $21.6 million budget for FY24 Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20230 commentsMillage rate rises 7.04% over rollback rate.
NewsFarmers Recover Center to open in Suwannee County Staff Reports Oct 2, 20230 commentsCenter to be located at UF/IFAS Suwannee County extension building in Live Oak.
CrimePerson of interest identified in fatal Alachua County hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 2, 20231 commentFloral City man killed walking on US Highway 441.
NewsMicanopy Fire Department transitions to Alachua County Fire Rescue Staff Reports Oct 2, 20230 commentsStation officially added on Sunday.
EducationUF tracks spread of termites in Key West over past 22 years Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Oct 1, 20231 commentNew termite species arrived and started spreading.
HealthUF awarded $2.8 million to research AI and kidney transplants Doug Bennett | UF Health Sep 30, 20230 commentsReport says AI can scan slides and free up physicians.
HealthUF College of Veterinary Medicine begins open heart surgery program for dogs Sarah Carey | UF Health Sep 30, 20230 commentsUF program is the only one in the United States.
SportsMenendez spoils Gainesville’s Homecoming Mike Ridaught Sep 30, 20230 commentsBig plays enable the Falcons to hold off the Hurricanes in a 3S-District 4 game.
Government + PoliticsJudge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Sep 29, 20234 commentsCity of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
SportsRidaught: It’s the 30th anniversary of “Doering’s got a touchdown!” Mike Ridaught Sep 29, 20230 commentsGame remembered as Gators make trip to Kentucky on Saturday.
SportsSuwannee joins Buchholz, Hawthorne and Bradford in power poll top 10 Marty Pallman Sep 29, 20230 commentsMainland (Daytona Beach) remains at top spot of regional football rankings.
NewsCranioSense named 2023 Cade Prize winner Staff Reports Sep 29, 20230 commentsBoston-based company one of 21 finalists.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20232 commentsNew state law could completely halt the sale.