Government + Politics$80 million wastewater plant underway with Newberry, Archer partnership Lillian Hamman Jun 18, 20260 commentsProject to be completed by 2029.
Local News8 Alachua County athletes head to Special Olympics for Team Florida Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20260 commentsSpecial Olympics USA Games held in Minneapolis.
Government + PoliticsWaldo hires new city manager as Kim Worley says goodbye after 25 years Lillian Hamman Jun 18, 20260 commentsFormer Bradford County assistant manager Amanda Brown voted in.
SportsFormer UF staffer named new GHS football coach Mike Ridaught Jun 18, 20260 commentsAshour Peera served as UF’s Director of Football Logistics under Billy Napier.
Government + PoliticsGainesville open to purchase, partnership bids for Ironwood Golf Course Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20261 commentOptions to return this fall.
BusinessDerrick: What does a news story look like with no photos? J.C. Derrick Jun 18, 20260 commentsNot very good.
NewsConstruction of downtown Gainesville’s The Streatery hits major milestone Staff Reports Jun 18, 20262 commentsFirst phase scheduled to reopen by end of June.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne swears in Franklin, Cobb and Cue to City Commission Lillian Hamman Jun 17, 20260 commentsNew mayor, vice mayor selected.
CrimeGainesville High School student arrested for brandishing handgun on campus Staff Reports Jun 17, 20262 commentsGPD said gun was stolen.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County School Board bails on Citizens Field, returns to drawing board Nick Anschultz Jun 17, 20264 commentsStaff to evaluate all other options.
Local NewsAlachua County Tax Collector’s Office awarded for continued high-level service Staff Reports Jun 17, 20261 commentOffice handles 550,000 transactions annually.
BusinessFairway Bays virtual golf simulation business to open on Father’s Day Kirsten Rabin Jun 17, 20260 commentsBusiness located in Tioga Town Center.
CrimeFederal jury: Levy County Sheriff’s deputy violated Fourth Amendment rights Seth Johnson Jun 16, 20264 commentsDeputies entered Bronson home without consent.
BusinessCelebrating 75 years: Ward’s Supermarket shares secret ingredient to success Lillian Hamman Jun 16, 20265 commentsCustomers enjoy family connection at local grocer.
ObituariesFormer Newberry commissioner, Lois Forte, dies at 85 Lillian Hamman Jun 16, 20260 commentsCelebration of life services set for June 20.
EducationNewberry Community School Board approves $5.9M operating budget for 2026-27 Nick Anschultz Jun 16, 20260 commentsBoard also approved quote to reprogram school radios and tabled election of officers.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority: 39 months from audit to creation to preemption Seth Johnson Jun 16, 20263 commentsA full timeline of Mainstreet stories.
SportsRidaught: Buchholz, UF alum Ben Shelton nets first title on grass Mike Ridaught Jun 15, 20260 commentsShelton wins third ATP championship in 2026.
Government + PoliticsGator grads want to buy Gainesville’s Ironwood Golf Course Seth Johnson Jun 15, 202610 commentsProposal sent to City Commission.
EducationFrazer School files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial issues Nick Anschultz Jun 15, 20264 commentsSchool attributes financial problems to former owner.
HealthAlzheimer’s early detection bill picks up support Ronnie Lovler Jun 15, 20260 commentsLocal advocates from Touching Hearts at Home in Gainesville assist in efforts.
Local NewsAlachua County grand jury indicts 3 people in separate homicide cases Staff Reports Jun 15, 20260 commentsCases included child drowning in January and fatal drive-by shooting in 2022.
NewsWoodside Villas Apartments fire claims 2 pets Staff Reports Jun 15, 20260 commentsBlaze occurs on Sunday evening.
NewsOrlando man, 46, dies in 2-vehicle collision north of Williston Staff Reports Jun 15, 20260 commentsArcher woman injured in Saturday crash.