SportsSunshine State Games 3-day event starts Friday Mike Ridaught Jun 9, 20230 commentsIt marks the 20th time that the Sunshine State Game events have been held in Gainesville/Alachua County since inception in 1980.
Government + PoliticsGNV votes to divide power district, prep for bids Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20235 commentsAppraisals puts price at $22 million.
NewsSF College sends Habitat house to High Springs Glory Reitz Jun 8, 20231 commentConstruction management and apprenticeship programs partner for their 13th Habitat for Humanity home.
NewsAmazon truck crashes into utility pole Staff Reports Jun 8, 20230 commentsGRU crews replace pole following collision.
SportsSenior Spotlight: Paige Bankston of Newberry Mike Ridaught Jun 8, 20230 commentsBankston will continue her softball career at St. Petersburg College
EducationSchool board pushes to support students, teachers Glory Reitz Jun 7, 20233 commentsBoard members noted low test results and request action.
Local NewsAC Sports & Events Center to host open house Staff Reports Jun 7, 20230 commentsRibbon cutting with open house slated.
EducationFirst Eastside beginning band class joins marching band Glory Reitz Jun 7, 20230 commentsNew program’s success could lead to more of its kind.
EducationSanta Fe College readies new charter school Seth Johnson Jun 7, 20231 commentFirst cohort of 75 students already selected.
Government + PoliticsACSE to hold voter registration at local libraries Staff Reports Jun 7, 20230 commentsInformation and registration will be available at libraries throughout the county.
Government + PoliticsBOCC takes up meat plant, impact fees Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20233 commentsCounty may raise square footage cap on fire fee.
Government + PoliticsGainesville annual audit on track to make deadline Camille Broadway Jun 6, 20230 commentsExternal auditors give city’s financial statements a clean opinion.
Government + PoliticsCounty engineer explains road repair plans Glory Reitz Jun 6, 20233 commentsYears of deferred maintenance have left the county playing catch-up.
Local LivingDJs Unite blood drive to offer prizes Staff Reports Jun 6, 20230 commentsAnnual event to be held at LifeSouth’s Newberry Road donor center.
NewsMillhopper Road collision injures three Staff Reports Jun 6, 202310 commentsTwo-vehicle crash occurs near NW 69th Drive.
NewsWilliston man dies in single-vehicle crash Staff Reports Jun 6, 20230 commentsPickup leaves road, hits trees north of Archer.
Government + PoliticsNewberry moves forward with urban service changes Glory Reitz Jun 6, 20230 commentsNew zoning lines will keep land parcels intact.
EducationSchool board discusses priorities for rezoning Camille Broadway Jun 5, 20231 commentAdditional rezoning discussion and student conduct code changes also on the agenda Tuesday’s meeting.
Local Living100 Black Men to host annual Aviation Academy Faith Callens Jun 5, 20230 commentsFifth annual event to be held at Charles L. Blount Center in Gainesville.
SportsHatcher, Saavedra finish runner-up Mike Ridaught Jun 5, 20230 commentsDixie County catcher and Branford coach place second for softball’s Class 1A Player and Coach of the Year, respectively.
HealthUF Health unveils new mobile stroke unit Gary Mans | UF Health Jun 5, 20230 commentsEmergency vehicle to be housed in Gainesville.
CrimeLCPD arrests juvenile with stolen firearm Staff Reports Jun 5, 20233 commentsPolice locate two individuals who fled verbal altercation.
SportsRidaught: Gators, Raiders in winner-take-all Mike Ridaught Jun 5, 20230 commentsFlorida needs Monday victory to advance to Super Regionals.
HealthOfficials urge seniors to prep for storm season Ronnie Lovler Jun 5, 20232 commentsLocal residents can sign up for Alachua County's special needs registry ahead of storms.