SportsRidaught: Hawthorne first Alachua County team to win back-to-back Mike Ridaught Dec 8, 20231 commentHornets complete second straight unbeaten season.
NewsGainesville jury awards $7.5 million for 2021 car wash murder Seth Johnson Dec 8, 20231 commentJury found car wash owners 75% at fault.
Government + PoliticsGainesville renames portion of 8th Avenue in honor of Charles Chestnut III Seth Johnson Dec 8, 20231 commentRoad section passes historic Chestnut Funeral Home.
Local SportsHawthorne overcomes mistakes, turnovers to win second straight state title Mike Ridaught Dec 7, 20232 commentsDefending state champions break fourth-quarter tie to win Class 1R state title.
NewsGainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays Seth Johnson Dec 7, 20230 commentsCommission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Crime3 Chiefland teens overdose on school bus J.C. Derrick Dec 7, 20231 commentDual investigations ongoing.
NewsMorriston man dies in Levy County 3-vehicle collision Staff Reports Dec 7, 20232 commentsDriver pulls out in front of tractor with flatbed trailer on US 41.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission picks Mhere as new city auditor Seth Johnson Dec 7, 20231 commentFinalized contract to return next week.
NewsLocal immigrant advocates call for immediate action in schools Glory Reitz Dec 7, 20234 commentsAfter working with the district for a year, advocates say not enough progress has been made.
NewsMacclenny man dies in Bradford County accident Staff Reports Dec 7, 20230 commentsVehicle crosses US 301 median and crashes into ditch.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire Seth Johnson Dec 7, 20235 commentsAuthority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Government + PoliticsLevy County approves ordinance updates Glory Reitz Dec 6, 20230 commentsCounty may also consider bringing back ag deputy.
Government + PoliticsCitizen outcry pauses Levy County action on sand mine Glory Reitz Dec 6, 20235 commentsCommission tables item until Feb. 6 meeting.
SportsHawthorne, Bradford state championship bound Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 20230 commentsHornets advanced to their fourth straight state title game while Bradford will play in its first football state championship game since 1985.
SportsHawthorne’s Andrew Zock named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 20230 commentsZock finished with eight total tackles, two tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in a 49-0 win against Blountstown in the 1R state semifinals.
SportsSikes, Vice named small school, big school coaches of the year Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 20230 commentsMendy Sikes led Branford to its first state title game, while Gainesville’s Chancie Vice led her team to its first district title in 12 years.
EducationSchool board delays superintendent contract discussion Glory Reitz Dec 6, 20232 commentsCitizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting Seth Johnson Dec 6, 20230 commentsCommissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
EducationSasse: UF not negatively impacted by Florida political climate Seth Johnson Dec 5, 20232 commentsUF president says New York Times article erred.
SportsRaiders’ Dylan Lovelace signs to play baseball at Santa Fe College C.J. Gish Dec 5, 20230 commentsSanta Fe High School senior picked up six wins on mound last season.
EducationSF College to host fall commencement this week Staff Reports Dec 5, 20230 commentsBoth ceremonies to be held in Santa Fe gymnasium.
SportsSanta Fe, GHS highlight Bosshardt Realty All Area teams Mike Ridaught Dec 5, 20230 commentsRaiders and Hurricanes place five players apiece on big school first and second teams.
EducationNumber of challenged ACPS books hits 12 Glory Reitz Dec 4, 20232 commentsDistrict staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20234 commentsMobility fee has been reconfigured.