EducationSasse announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsFunding initiative designed to advance interdisciplinary scholarship and student experience.
NewsAlachua Conservation Trust receives $25M from USDA Staff Reports Nov 13, 20231 commentFunds go toward Lake to Lagoon project in partnership with Volusia, Lake and Flagler counties.
NewsGainesville man dies in State Road 24 head-on crash Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsThree people injured in second vehicle.
FeaturedSRWMD encourages residents to conserve on landscape watering Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsCooler temperatures, shorter days call for less watering during the winter months.
Food + DrinkUF explains the art and science of giant fruits, vegetables Stella Canfield | UF/IFAS Nov 12, 20230 commentsUF/IFAS keeps track of record-breaking plants.
HealthUF researchers repurpose pesticide as antibiotic to kill deadly bacteria Sarah Carey | UF Health Nov 11, 20230 commentsCDC lists bacteria as risk to national safety.
Local LivingAging Matters: Navigating Medicare open enrollment Ronnie Lovler Nov 11, 20231 commentEnrollment period open through Dec. 7.
SportsNewberry finishes strong after slow start against Chiefland C.J. Gish Nov 11, 20230 commentsIndians take early lead before Panthers capitalizes on mistakes in Region 4-1R quarterfinals.
SportsUnsportsmanlike penalty helps Eastside edge Palatka Mike Ridaught Nov 11, 20230 commentsRams defeated the Panthers, 28-27, in a Class 2S-Region 2 Quarterfinal at Citizens Field.
SportsBuchholz boys, girls win cross country regional titles Ricky Quintana Nov 10, 20230 commentsBobcat boys surprise top-ranked Nease.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20238 commentsBoard no longer needed after GRU transition.
NewsAlachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20230 commentsCurrent cabin built in 1984.
CrimeUFPD arrests student for vandalizing pro-Israel sign J.C. Derrick Nov 10, 20230 comments24-year-old faces 3-year ban from campus
BusinessAlachua County bed tax hits record $8.2 million Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20232 comments Visitors represent 26% of spending activity.
FeaturedBuchholz snags top spot in regional football power poll Marty Pallman Nov 10, 20230 commentsBobcats finish regular season undefeated after Mainland blasted in final contest.
SportsOak Hall girls, boys win regional cross country titles Mike Ridaught Nov 10, 20230 commentsLady Eagles to compete at state championships for 23rd straight year, boys advance for 11th straight year.
SportsBuchholz opens postseason with blowout win Cam Parker Nov 10, 20230 commentsBobcats throttle Mosley in regional quarterfinals.
SportsP.K. Yonge state champion Lillie Nesty signs with Texas Mike Ridaught Nov 9, 20230 commentsNesty won a pair of state titles and set school records in helping lead Blue Wave to a top 10 finish.
EducationHigh schoolers compete at UF in AI utility challenge Seth Johnson Nov 9, 20230 commentsStudents tasked to design an AI smart grid.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements Glory Reitz Nov 9, 20239 commentsHalf of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
SportsP.K. Yonge’s Lillie Nesty named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Nov 9, 20230 commentsNesty won two Class 1A state titles and set two school records for the Lady Blue Wave, who finished eighth overall at state.
NewsWindsor Court Apartments fire damages four units Staff Reports Nov 9, 20230 commentsNo injuries reported in Thursday morning blaze.
SportsBuchholz and Eastside host first-round playoff games Mike Ridaught Nov 9, 20230 commentsMDN is partnering with NFHS Network to provide a video broadcast of the Bobcats and Rams on Thursday and Friday.
NewsCantore’s live reports in Cedar Key delivered lesson on storm surge danger Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Nov 9, 20231 commentThe Weather Channel meteorologist reported from UF/IFAS building during Hurricane Idalia.