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.
NewsPickup hits, kills Lake City bicyclist Staff Reports Sep 25, 20234 commentsCollision occurs on State Road 47 in Columbia County.
NewsUF’s Ferl leads national panel on space research Joe Kays Sep 24, 20231 commentPanel released report to guide next decade of research.
OutdoorsUF/IFAS says bees survive fires while ticks die Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Sep 23, 20230 commentsStudy lends support for prescribed fire.
SportsPrep Zone: Oak Hall girls volleyball Mike Ridaught Sep 23, 20230 commentsMike Ridaught interviews Eagles volleyball team and coach.
Local LivingFishing report: St. John’s shrimp running Gary Simpson Sep 23, 20231 commentBass fishing abounded following the shrimp-eating frenzy.
SportsCutler returns, Buchholz moves to 5-0 Mike Ridaught Sep 23, 20230 commentsBobcats rally from an early 7-0 deficit to defeat visiting Vanguard on Homecoming.
NewsAlachua County adds bus route to Jonesville Staff Reports Sep 22, 20231 commentRoute paid for by fees on new development.
Government + PoliticsGNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing Seth Johnson Sep 22, 20236 commentsState officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
SportsRidaught: Battle of unbeatens Mike Ridaught Sep 22, 20230 commentsEight undefeated football teams remain in Mainstreet coverage area heading into Friday.
CrimeGainesville couple arrested in toddler’s death Staff Reports Sep 22, 20230 commentsMom and boyfriend apprehended in Georgia after leaving twin 3-year-olds alone for eight hours.
SportsBradford jumps into regional power poll top 5 Marty Pallman Sep 22, 20230 commentsBuchholz, Hawthorne remain undefeated and in Prep Zone’s football top five rankings.
NewsHurricane Idalia’s ag damage estimated at over $78M Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Sep 22, 20230 commentsUF/IFAS releases preliminary assessment.
SportsGainesville breaks 15-game losing streak Marty Pallman Sep 22, 20230 commentsHurricanes pick up first win of season with romp over Santa Fe.