NewsAlachua County opens 3 shelters, braces for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsOfficials: Expect hurricane force winds as early as 2 a.m. Wednesday
NewsGainesville woman hits, kills I-75 motorcyclist J.C. Derrick Aug 29, 20230 commentsFHP conducting death investigation.
NewsGNV officials give information at storm meeting Seth Johnson Aug 28, 20230 commentsCity handed out 6,800 sandbags on Monday.
CrimeColumbia High School tightens security Glory Reitz Aug 28, 20231 commentCHS installs metal detectors after deputies apprehend armed teens at Friday’s football game.
Government + PoliticsNorth Central Florida prepares for Idalia C.J. Gish Aug 28, 20230 commentsHurricane warning issued for region.
SportsRidaught: It feels like the first time Mike Ridaught Aug 28, 20230 commentsBuchholz, Trenton and P.K. Yonge coaches snag first career wins.
EducationArea schools close for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 28, 20230 commentsDefinite dates to reopen will come after the storm passes.
NewsLevy County issues mandatory evacuations C.J. Gish Aug 28, 20230 commentsResidents, visitors in coastal areas must evacuate by Tuesday afternoon.
NewsSandbags to be available at GNV locations Staff Reports Aug 28, 20230 commentsArea residents can get sandbags Monday and Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia.
NewsMotorcycle vs. pickup collision kills 1, injures 2 Staff Reports Aug 28, 20230 commentsCrash occurs south of Waldo on US Highway 301.
NewsOfficials: Take Idalia seriously J.C. Derrick Aug 27, 20231 commentStorm expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane.
BusinessUF finds way to recycle plastic with less energy Brian Smith | UF Aug 27, 20231 commentStudy used chemical instead of thermal process.
SportsBuchholz lands first win for Bell Aiden Wacksman, Mike Ridaught Aug 27, 20230 commentsBobcats defeat Columbia after postponed game switches venues from Lake City to Gainesville.
NewsDeSantis signs storm order affecting area counties J.C. Derrick Aug 26, 20230 commentsForecasters give storm 90% chance of becoming cyclone in next 48 hours.
NewsSemi hits, kills Gainesville teen walking on I-75 Staff Reports Aug 26, 20232 commentsCollision occurs early Saturday morning.
HealthNational grant spurs UF study of breastfeeding Kyle Chambers | UF Health Aug 26, 20230 commentsResearchers study link between pumps and milk volume.
NewsDixie County crash near Bell claims driver Staff Reports Aug 26, 20230 commentsSingle-vehicle crash occurs on NE 910th Avenue.
NewsLake City man dies in CR 242 crash Staff Reports Aug 26, 20230 commentsSUV leaves road and hits tree in Columbia County.
SportsBuchholz, Columbia postponed to Saturday Mike Ridaught Aug 26, 20230 commentsBobcats will now host Columbia at Citizen’s Field at 7 p.m. on Saturday with a 14-0 lead.
FeaturedNewberry routs Santa Fe in season opener Cam Parker Aug 26, 20230 commentsKeil McGriff throws four touchdowns and Panthers score on defense and specials teams
NewsFHP searches for suspect in Archer hit-and-run Staff Reports Aug 25, 20230 commentsWilliston woman seriously injured collision that occurred on Aug. 10.
SportsRidaught: Oak Hall, Union County athletics finish No. 1 Mike Ridaught Aug 25, 20230 commentsEagles top Class 2A, Tigers first in Class 1A for 2022-23 school year.
SportsF3 Nation to open GNV chapter of fitness program Seth Johnson Aug 25, 20230 commentsProgram combines fitness, fellowship and faith.
Local SportsHawthorne, Buchholz among Power Poll leaders Marty Pallman Aug 25, 20230 commentsDefending state 3S runner-up Mainland (Daytona Beach) starts season on top of regional football poll.