SportsRidaught: Buchholz girls win third straight cross country state title Mike Ridaught Nov 17, 20232 commentsBobcats boys team finish second in Class 4A championships.
Government + PoliticsGainesville awards $200,000 in grants as part of national project Staff Reports Nov 17, 20230 commentsSix local organizations will get the phase 2 funding.
Local LivingHundreds participate in annual UF/IFAS catch and release event Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Nov 17, 20230 commentsMore than 360 fished and released on Saturday.
NewsNorth Florida springs restorations projects receive more than $13M Staff Reports Nov 17, 20231 commentGov. Ron DeSantis announces grant funds for recovery and restoration projects.
SportsFour Alachua County teams remaining entering round two of playoffs Mike Ridaught Nov 17, 20230 commentsUnbeaten teams Buchholz and Hawthorne highlight football broadcasts this week.
SportsColumbia, GHS girls to play in loaded Thanksgiving Classic Mike Ridaught Nov 16, 20230 comments92 schools will participate in Jacksonville tournament including five defending state champions.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop Seth Johnson Nov 16, 20230 commentsManager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
SportsBuchholz puts stranglehold on top spot after opening round of playoffs Marty Pallman Nov 16, 20230 commentsHawthorne, Bradford and Williston remain top six in The Prep Zone Power Poll.
SportsFort White Resident to compete in USA BMX Grand Nationals Staff Reports Nov 16, 20230 commentsMcKenzie Gayheart ranked fifth in world among women’s professional BMX racers.
NewsMan drowns in Duval Park pond after fleeing police Staff Reports Nov 16, 20231 commentGainesville Police officers attempt traffic stop of stolen scooter.
Government + PoliticsEastman’s housing proposal next heads to Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 15, 20235 commentsProposal would lower minimum lot sizes for single-family homes.
Local LivingNewberry Buy a Tree, Change a Life opens for holidays Glory Reitz Nov 15, 20230 commentsAll donations and profits from the sale of 600 trees go to helping children locally and globally.
SportsChiefland football coach James Corbin steps down after two seasons Mike Ridaught Nov 15, 20230 commentsCorbin led the Indians to back-to-back state playoff appearances.
SportsGainesville’s Ava Fuller named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Nov 15, 20230 commentsFuller took home the gold in the Class 3A 200-yard Freestyle with an AA-C time of 1:49.10.
NewsAlachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial Staff Reports Nov 15, 20231 commentCounty shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NewsPaynes Prairie plane crash kills pilot Staff Reports Nov 15, 20231 commentSmall single-engine plane located late Tuesday afternoon.
EducationCommunity maintains issues with proposed school rezoning Glory Reitz Nov 15, 20230 commentsSeveral parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
NewsSmall plane goes down in Paynes Prairie Staff Reports Nov 14, 20230 commentsSearch crews locate wreckage around 5:15 p.m.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs purchase of second vacant motel in south Gainesville Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20236 commentsCounty hopes to turn property into housing.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20230 commentsCommissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
NewsAAA projects over 55 million Americans to travel for Thanksgiving Staff Reports Nov 14, 20230 commentsHoliday forecast marks 2.3 percent increase over last year.
Local NewsNewberry to go ahead with bidding, request traffic circle on SW 15th Avenue Glory Reitz Nov 14, 20231 commentCity also to save $127,000, 120 days on water main change.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s finance director resigns after putting city audits on track Seth Johnson Nov 13, 20230 commentsWang will leave the city in December.
SportsRidaught: It’s been a fall season to remember for Alachua County athletics Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsArea schools find success in postseason action.