NewsAlachua County Opioid Task Force launches countywide awareness campaign Staff Reports Sep 9, 20250 commentsInitiative addresses dangers of opioids and rising fentanyl threat in community.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis announces new Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Staff Reports Sep 9, 20252 commentsTax holiday slated to run through Dec. 31.
Local NewsChildren’s Trust approves proposed millage rate, tentative budget Nick Anschultz Sep 8, 20252 commentsApproval came during first TRIM hearing on Monday.
SportsRidaught: Will Gators respond and turn their season around? Mike Ridaught Sep 8, 20252 commentsFlorida looking at uphill battle after home loss to USF.
NewsHigh Springs teenager dies after motorcycle collides with car Staff Reports Sep 8, 20250 commentsA 17-year-old High Springs man died on Friday night when his motorcycle collided with the back of a car on State Road 121 southwest of Lake […]
HealthUF study details how cells defend, trick viruses Stacey DeLoye | UF Health Sep 7, 20250 commentsStudy shows that cells power down to survive.
State News FloridaUF/IFAS to aid Florida farmers switching to bamboo crops Brad Buck | UF/IFAS Sep 6, 20257 commentsMore than 1,000 acres planted.
SportsBuchholz wins 12th straight against Eastside Mike Ridaught Sep 6, 20250 commentsBobcats led from start to finish against the Rams
SportsVanguard hands Newberry third loss of season Cam Parker Sep 6, 20250 commentsPanthers start 0-3 for first time since 2018.
News‘Walkout for Safer Schools’ rally focuses on ending gun violence Kirsten Rabin Sep 5, 202513 commentsUF Students Demand Action hosts on-campus rally.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation Lillian Hamman Sep 5, 20253 commentsLetter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
EducationSchool district, teachers’ union set dates for salary negotiation meetings Nick Anschultz Sep 5, 20252 commentsSalary talks involve instructional and non-instructional staff.
SportsRidaught: Who gets their first football win tonight? Mike Ridaught Sep 5, 20250 commentsSeven 11-man teams in Mainstreet coverage area seeking victory as they enter week three.
SportsBuchholz, Bradford remains in regional football power poll top 10 Marty Pallman Sep 5, 20250 commentsRaines (Jacksonville) remains on top, but Bolles (Jacksonville) closes on top spot.
SportsP.K. Yonge sweeps Eastside for first win of season Marty Pallman Sep 5, 20250 commentsRuby Hampton leads Blue Wave with 14 kills.
NewsGainesville votes to demolish Thelma Boltin Center after price spike Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20257 commentsCity previously allocated $3 million for restoration.
Government + PoliticsGainesville selects chief operating officer to fill city manager role Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20250 commentsPersons to start in October.
CrimeAlachua County deputies arrest suspect after traffic stop chase Staff Reports Sep 4, 20250 commentsK-9 apprehends man who ran into wooded area after vehicle collided with another motorist.
SportsBell volleyball to host Lady Bulldog Invitational Mike Ridaught Sep 4, 20250 commentsTwo-day tournament runs Friday and Saturday.
HealthUF researchers aim to improve nutrition for cancer patients Leah Buletti | UF Health Sep 4, 20250 commentsCancer survivors have lower risk or death, recurrence if have healthy diet.
NewsOld Town man, 74, dies when SUV collides with tree Staff Reports Sep 4, 20250 commentsSUV leaves County Road 345 west of Chiefland.
NewsAlachua County has 6 official scenic roads, Newnans Lake residents want another Seth Johnson Sep 3, 20253 commentsRequest for scenic road status comes after development approval.
NewsUF police chief outlines safety measures, game day logistics Nick Anschultz Sep 3, 20250 commentsUF Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast featured speaker Bart Knowles on Wednesday.
CrimeHigh Springs man sentenced to 10 years for child pornography distribution Staff Reports Sep 3, 20250 commentsJon Crawford pleads guilty to charges.