NewsGainesville Jewish community worries for friends, family in Israel Glory Reitz Oct 12, 20230 commentsLocal leaders say almost all Jews have Israeli or Palestinian family in harm’s way.
FeaturedIQ Fiber cuts ribbon on Gainesville location, new $40 million expansion Seth Johnson Oct 12, 20235 commentsNew internet service will come online for some neighborhoods in 2024.
NewsNew Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges C.J. Gish Oct 12, 20230 commentsGainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
SportsFive area football teams make top 10 regional rankings Mike Ridaught Oct 12, 20230 commentsMainland makes it eight straight weeks at No. 1
NewsFlorida Museum receives $99K NAGPRA grant for repatriation efforts Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Oct 12, 20230 commentsMuseums nationwide have returned 1.86 million funerary items and remains to Native American tribes.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 11, 20231 commentWorkshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
Athlete of the WeekOak Hall’s Cassidy McDonald named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Oct 11, 20230 commentsMcDonald helped lead the Lady Eagles to a 3-0 week.
CrimeSecond arrest made for Lake City 12-year-old’s murder Staff Reports Oct 11, 20230 commentsShooting occurred on Aug. 24.
CrimeGainesville police charge suspect for pedestrian death at Butler Plaza Staff Reports Oct 11, 20232 commentsWoman arrested for theft, new charges to be added later.
EducationNew pedestrian beacons installed at three area school crossings Staff Reports Oct 11, 20230 commentsLake Forest Elementary, Kanapaha Middle and Eastside High receive crosswalk beacons.
SportsBell celebrates seniors with 3-1 win over Eastside Mike Ridaught Oct 11, 20230 commentsMae Collett had 17 kills on Senior Day as the Lady Bulldogs beat the Rams for a third time this season.
Faith + InspirationZion Lutheran Church plans for a new sanctuary Glory Reitz Oct 10, 20231 commentNew design puts emphasis on acoustics and longevity.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study Seth Johnson Oct 10, 20232 commentsCommission also discusses legislative priorities.
FeaturedFederal disaster center to open in Levy County on Wednesday Staff Reports Oct 10, 20230 commentsFarmers can speak with representatives in person.
CrimeThird arrest made in Lake City bank ATM theft Staff Reports Oct 10, 20230 commentsThree suspects ripped outdoor ATM machine from foundation at Ameris Bank.
CrimeLCPD identifies three juveniles involved in vehicle burglaries Staff Reports Oct 10, 20230 commentsTwo of three suspects apprehended on Saturday.
NewsStampede injures 20 at UF candlelight vigil for Israel Glory Reitz Oct 9, 20233 commentsUnited for Israel Candlelight Vigil event disrupted.
CrimeNewberry women indicted for murder in overdose case Staff Reports Oct 9, 20230 commentsCase relates to fentanyl death from March.
NewsGainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20231 commentProclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
NewsChildren’s Trust of Alachua County plans funding implementation Glory Reitz Oct 9, 20232 commentsTrust also signed a contract for a new building to act as headquarters.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20233 commentsState conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
SportsRidaught: Class 1R-Region 4 football is loaded, again Mike Ridaught Oct 9, 20230 commentsWilliston, Hawthorne and Newberry top the FHSAA football rankings, respectively.
CrimeStarke hit-and-run on US 301 kills Maryland man Staff Reports Oct 9, 20231 commentWhite pickup truck flees scene.
HealthUF helps mice lose weight with new drug, human trials not ready Eric Hamilton | UF Oct 7, 20230 commentsDrug mimics exercise, boosts metabolism.