Government + PoliticsAlachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20233 commentsJail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
NewsUF to begin expanding Innovation District in 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20230 commentsPlanned expansion to take place over six phases.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20231 commentDecision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
NewsNew fire station mural remembers firefighter magician Glory Reitz Dec 12, 20230 commentsMural unveiled at Gainesville Fire Rescue Station No. 4 to honor Harold Batie.
NewsVehicle strikes, seriously injures pedestrian in Levy County Staff Reports Dec 12, 20231 commentIncident occurs on US Highway 19 north of Inglis on Sunday.
NewsCivil Rights activist, community leader, honored with street name designation Megan V. Winslow Dec 12, 20231 commentCity of Gainesville unveils signs for late Charles Chestnut III.
EducationUF fall commencement ceremonies slated for this week Staff Reports Dec 12, 20230 commentsMore than 4,100 students to graduate on Dec. 15-16.
EducationUF joins coalition to prepare students for life after college Staff Reports Dec 12, 20230 commentsMembership based on UF’s Quest Program.
NewsDream on Purpose continues yearly growth, to receive $200,000 grant Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20231 commentNonprofit started eight years ago.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools receives “B” grade Glory Reitz Dec 11, 20230 commentsState assessment has fluctuated over the years
SportsRidaught: Hawthorne, P.K. Yonge land in top 10 of first regional rankings Mike Ridaught Dec 11, 20230 commentsBishop Kenny tops first 2023-24 girls basketball Prep Zone Power Poll.
NewsUF presents three awards highlighting ties with local community Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20230 commentsAwards given to local pastor, fire rescue and UF director.
NewsWilliston 3-vehicle accident kills 1, injures 1 Staff Reports Dec 11, 20232 commentsCollision occurs on State Road 121.
CrimeAlachua Police respond to Taco Bell bomb threat Staff Reports Dec 11, 20231 commentNo suspicious items found at restaurant.
CrimeStolen ambulance chase ends at Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Staff Reports Dec 11, 20231 commentSuspect in altered mental state when he gained access to ambulance.
NewsFirefighters extinguish High Springs brush fire Staff Reports Dec 11, 20230 commentsBlaze threatened structures in Oak Meadows neighborhood.
HealthUF Health to launch mobile mammography unit, expand access to care Leah Buletti | UF Health Dec 10, 20230 commentsMobile unit to service 23-county area.
Faith + InspirationGilland: Facing painful moments Mike Gilland Dec 10, 20230 commentsThoughts on owning up to mistakes.
Local NewsCedar Key’s living shorelines show study success after hurricane impact Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Dec 9, 20231 commentUF/IFAS started living shoreline project in 2017.
FeaturedFlorida Finds: Christmas in Tallahassee Ronnie Lovler Dec 9, 20230 commentsBig celebration builds on historic past.
News1 dead, 1 injured in Levy County crash on CR 337 J.C. Derrick Dec 9, 20232 commentsFatal accident is latest involving County Road 337.
SportsBradford falls in 2S state championship game Marty Pallman Dec 9, 20230 commentsTornadoes finish historic season with program-record 14 wins.
NewsLive Oak man dies when pickup overturns, collides with fence Staff Reports Dec 9, 20230 commentsAccident occurs at intersection of 201st Street and State Road 51.
SportsBuchholz gets rare win at The Purple Palace Mike Ridaught Dec 9, 20230 commentsBobcats win for just the third time in the past 19 games at Gainesville High.