SportsRidaught: All-Star volleyball games offered one last time to wear school jersey Mike Ridaught Dec 4, 20230 commentsMore than 40 North Central Florida high school players participate at event.
EducationGainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83 Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20232 commentsChestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
NewsUF announces third round of strategic funding awardees Staff Reports Dec 4, 20230 commentsNearly $11 million awarded for 10 new projects.
NewsDixie County dump truck accident critically injures Steinhatchee man Staff Reports Dec 4, 20230 commentsTruck carrying lime rock overturns on NE 538th Street.
SportsBranford, Oak Hall, Newberry dominate small school All Area volleyball team Marty Pallman Dec 4, 20230 commentsBucs finish 1A runner up while Panthers, Eagles advance to state semifinals.
NewsGainesville holiday parade returns Glory Reitz Dec 3, 20231 commentSteve Spurrier serves as grand marshal.
SportsSpecial teams end special season for Buchholz Mike Ridaught Dec 2, 20231 commentMissed extra point in fourth quarter proves to be difference in 21-20 loss to Lakeland in 4S state semifinals.
NewsGainesville leaders remember Rosa Parks, honor local minister Seth Johnson Dec 1, 20230 commentsEvent marks third annual “Day of Courage” program.
NewsGainesville Regional Utilities lowers fuel cost rate by 5 mills Seth Johnson Dec 1, 20235 commentsNew rate marks the fourth reduction in 2023.
CrimeGPD arrests suspect who vandalized Chabad Jewish Student Center C.J. Gish Dec 1, 20232 commentsLaw enforcement locates suspect who wrote hate messages on center.
SportsRidaught: Buchholz, Bradford one win away from state title game Mike Ridaught Dec 1, 20230 commentsBobcats seek first title game appearance since 1990 and Tornadoes since 1985.
SportsHawthorne dominates Blountstown, looks to defend state title Marty Pallman Dec 1, 20230 commentsHornets allow one first down in 49-0 Class 1R state semifinal win.
SportsBuchholz, new coach Elliot Harris move to 2-0 Mike Ridaught Dec 1, 20230 commentsThree players scored in double figures to give Harris his first home win at Buchholz.
NewsNewberry celebrates new Safe Haven Baby Box Glory Reitz Dec 1, 20232 commentsBox stands as safe option for mothers to surrender newborns.
HealthLocal leaders sign plaque for Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Nov 30, 20233 commentsUrgent care center to open mid-2024
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs OKs fire prevention contract, city manager search Seth Johnson Nov 29, 20230 commentsCommission decides to table discussion of city attorney.
SportsBuchholz’s Quinton Cutler named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Nov 29, 20230 commentsCutler amassed 201 yards rushing and 2 TDs in the Bobcats’ Class 4S-Region 1 Final win over Bartram Trail.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes preliminary vote to increase water, sewer rates Seth Johnson Nov 29, 20230 commentsSolid waste rates also impacted.
EducationAlachua school district names top principal and assistant principal Staff Reports Nov 29, 20231 commentThe two will represent ACPS in statewide recognition programs.
SportsHawthorne state semifinal moved to Thursday night Mike Ridaught Nov 29, 20230 commentsDefending state champions are seeking their fourth straight state championship game appearance.
NewsUF students wrestle with local reach of Israel war Glory Reitz Nov 29, 20230 commentsPresident Sasse draws a line between free speech and violence or vandalism.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to send letter to School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 28, 20233 commentsCommission also received presentation on 750-acre solar farm in early stages.
Sports30 area volleyball players to participate in All-Star games Mike Ridaught Nov 28, 20230 commentsLegacy Park Multipurpose Center in Alachua will host matches this Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commissioners interview three city auditor finalists Seth Johnson Nov 28, 20232 commentsFinal vote could come in December.