NewsUF Board of Trustees member appointed to Space Florida Board of Directors Staff Reports Sep 29, 20230 commentsGov. Ron DeSantis selects Mori Hosseini to serve on board.
SportsEastside blanks North Marion in district opener Marty Pallman Sep 29, 20230 commentsRams intercept five passes, return blocked punt for touchdown in 42-0 win over visiting Colts.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 20232 commentsConstruction could begin this winter.
BusinessUF to hold 19th annual, and largest, retail theft conference Seth Johnson Sep 28, 20230 commentsDirector says crime data needs to increase.
NewsCelebration Pointe welcomes Bounce sculpture at Alachua County Sports & Events Center Staff Reports Sep 28, 20230 commentsNew sculpture celebrates movement and vitality in sportsmanship.
SportsEastside, GHS highlight this week’s football broadcasts Mike Ridaught Sep 28, 20230 commentsRams and Hurricanes host district games at Citizens Field beginning tonight.
NewsChiefland attorney appointed to Levy County Court Staff Reports Sep 28, 20231 commentGov. Ron DeSantis announces judicial appointment.
SportsBuchholz High School dedicates weight room to original coach Gunnar Paulson Glory Reitz Sep 27, 20230 commentsPaulson led Bobcats weightlifting team to four state championships and one state runner-up in 1970s.
Athlete of the WeekGainesville’s Kane Smith named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Sep 27, 20230 commentsSmith 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, 20230 commentsCenters to be available in Suwannee, Steinhatchee and Horseshoe Beach.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 20232 commentsCounty says move will increase audience.
SportsGHS wins 15th straight set with sweep of Vanguard Mike Ridaught Sep 26, 20230 commentsUSC 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, 20236 commentsFive-member board scheduled to assume control on Oct. 1.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes millage rate, budget Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20230 commentsCounty 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, 20230 commentsGainesville man lost eye after being mauled by police K-9.
NewsFour-vehicle collision injures five in Lake Butler Staff Reports Sep 26, 20230 commentsOne person in serious condition following Union County crash.
Government + PoliticsNewberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20230 commentsCommissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
CrimeGainesville man fires shots, threatens to kill mother Staff Reports Sep 26, 20230 commentsNo injuries reported in armed disturbance.
BusinessNewberry cottage business offers cookie creations Faith Callens Sep 26, 20230 commentsSugar Baby’s Cookies serves Gainesville area and surrounding cities with tantalizing treats.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20231 commentCommission 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, 20230 commentsManager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Local NewsJust Income named Justice Innovation Prize finalist C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20231 commentGainesville 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, 20230 commentsArea teams look to finish strong going into upcoming district tournaments.
FeaturedAlachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20232 commentsCounty also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.