Local LivingUF celebrates annual Homecoming and Gator Growl C.J. Gish Oct 6, 20231 commentSinger Jason Derulo highlighted Gator Growl concert on Thursday
Government + PoliticsMember withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20231 commentOfficials dispute member residency requirements
CrimeLake Butler man sentenced to life for 2022 murder C.J. Gish Oct 6, 20230 commentsThree people shot and one died from injuries in March 2022 incident.
SportsRidaught: Can Robby Pruitt win another football state title? Mike Ridaught Oct 6, 20230 commentsWilliston’s second-year coach closes in on 400 wins in storied career.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant Staff Reports Oct 6, 20231 commentDeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
SportsBuchholz remains at No. 2 in regional football power poll Marty Pallman Oct 6, 20230 commentsBobcats trail No. 1 Mainland with Hawthorne and Bradford right behind.
NewsGainesville motorcyclist killed in collision Staff Reports Oct 6, 20233 commentsCar turns in front of motorcycle on SW 75th Avenue.
Local SportsBuchholz claims city title with win over GHS Cam Parker Oct 6, 20230 commentsQuinton Cutler scores four touchdowns in 35-7 victory over Hurricanes.
EducationAlachua County school district removes book for sexual material Glory Reitz Oct 5, 20238 commentsComplaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer Seth Johnson Oct 5, 20232 commentsSite will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
EducationUF establishes Florida Semiconductor Institute to help chip production Karen Dooley | UF Oct 5, 20231 commentFederal government investing billions to return semiconductor manufacturing to U.S.
CrimeDunnellon man killed in hit-and-run north of Bronson Staff Reports Oct 5, 20231 commentVictim found lying along NE 110th Lane in Levy County.
Government + PoliticsNew Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 202314 commentsAuthority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
SportsCity showdown, top five matchup highlight football broadcasts Mike Ridaught Oct 4, 20230 commentsBuchholz plays GHS on Thursday while Newberry hosts Williston on Friday.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20230 commentsSwearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
NewsGainesville Police Department officers sit down to coffee with citizens Glory Reitz Oct 4, 20231 commentCoffee with a Cop intended to improve police relations with the community.
NewsUF President Sasse announces 19 strategic funding awardees C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20230 commentsFirst round of projects focus on research productivity, student experience.
Athlete of the WeekOak Hall’s Dakota Brower named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Oct 4, 20230 commentsBrower accounted for four TDs in one half as the Eagles set a school record in 74-32 win.
EducationSchool Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20230 commentsBoard also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
FeaturedAlachua County Foster Grandparent Program calls for senior volunteers Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20230 commentsProgram provides benefits to seniors, support for children.
Local LivingFlorida Finds: The Half-Moon Schoolhouse Ronnie Lovler Oct 3, 20231 commentHistoric building offers reminder of Alachua County’s past
NewsNationwide emergency alert test scheduled for Wednesday Staff Reports Oct 3, 20230 commentsFEMA, FCC to conduct test that will be sent to TV, radio and mobile devices.
SportsNewberry raises $500 for cancer, sweeps Chiefland Mike Ridaught Oct 2, 20230 commentsSenior Hailey Tharp leads Panthers with nine kills as Newberry stayed unbeaten in district play.
Government + PoliticsGainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20237 commentsPlaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.