NewsDisaster declaration includes Levy, Dixie counties J.C. Derrick Aug 31, 20230 commentsDeclaration allows FEMA assistance for 30 days.
NewsACFR deploys team to aid Idalia response J.C. Derrick Aug 31, 20230 commentsMobile unit provides radio, cell, internet, power.
NewsSuwannee County battles widespread power outages C.J. Gish Aug 31, 20232 commentsMore than 93 percent of customers without electricity following Hurricane Idalia.
NewsNorth Central Florida recovers from Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 31, 20230 commentsWestern coastal communities assess damage and clean up debris.
NewsAlachua County issues official all clear from Idalia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20230 commentsCounty sends aid to other parts of state.
NewsAlachua County schools to reopen on Thursday C.J. Gish Aug 30, 20230 commentsUF, SF to resume Thursday, but surrounding counties remain closed with various restart dates.
NewsIdalia knocks out power, heads to Georgia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20230 commentsAlachua County remained outside the hurricane path.
NewsGainesville man dies in SR 20 crash Staff Reports Aug 30, 20230 commentsPickup veers off road and collides with trees.
NewsFire crews respond to large residential blaze Staff Reports Aug 30, 20230 commentsMultiple fire crews responded to a Tuesday morning blaze that destroyed a residential home.
Local NewsNewberry approves road agreement with FDOT Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsThe commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.
Local NewsBOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20232 commentsAlachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
SportsFootball games postponed due to Idalia Mike Ridaught Aug 29, 20230 commentsUnion County at Columbia postponed, Bradford moves game to Saturday.
NewsDeSantis in Lake City: still time to evacuate Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20230 commentsRun from storm surge; hide from wind, governor says.
CrimeLake City charges teen for 12-year-old’s murder Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20232 commentsOfficials expect more arrests in ongoing investigation.
NewsAlachua County opens 3 shelters, braces for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsOfficials: Expect hurricane force winds as early as 2 a.m. Wednesday
NewsGainesville woman hits, kills I-75 motorcyclist J.C. Derrick Aug 29, 20230 commentsFHP conducting death investigation.
NewsGNV officials give information at storm meeting Seth Johnson Aug 28, 20230 commentsCity handed out 6,800 sandbags on Monday.
CrimeColumbia High School tightens security Glory Reitz Aug 28, 20231 commentCHS 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, 20230 commentsHurricane warning issued for region.
SportsRidaught: It feels like the first time Mike Ridaught Aug 28, 20230 commentsBuchholz, Trenton and P.K. Yonge coaches snag first career wins.
EducationArea schools close for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 28, 20230 commentsDefinite dates to reopen will come after the storm passes.
NewsLevy County issues mandatory evacuations C.J. Gish Aug 28, 20230 commentsResidents, visitors in coastal areas must evacuate by Tuesday afternoon.
NewsSandbags to be available at GNV locations Staff Reports Aug 28, 20230 commentsArea 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, 20230 commentsCrash occurs south of Waldo on US Highway 301.