NewsAAA urges drivers to practice “100 Days of Safe Driving” this summer Kellan Howell | AAA Jun 5, 20260 commentsOver 30% of fatal crashes involving teen drivers occur between Memorial Day to Labor Day.
BusinessAlachua Chamber of Commerce founder Jerry Smith dies at 86 Lillian Hamman Jun 5, 20260 commentsCelebration of life slated for July 10.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission approves new GFL contract, transfers utility fees Lillian Hamman Jun 4, 20265 commentsNew contract has 3% recycling contamination cap.
SportsUF commit Honeycutt, Union County’s Brugh are Mr. Baseball finalists Mike Ridaught Jun 4, 20260 commentsUnion County coach Jiwan James named Florida Dairy Farmers Rural Coach of the Year.
EducationUF presidential finalist Dr. Bell shares vision for university’s future Nick Anschultz Jun 3, 20260 commentsStuart Bell spoke with students, faculty and staff on Wednesday.
ElectionsGubernatorial candidate Paul Renner touts property tax alternatives in Newberry Lillian Hamman Jun 3, 20262 commentsSupports home rule, opposes AI data centers and CRAs at campaign stop.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne mayor opposes property tax elimination in letter to state reps Lillian Hamman Jun 3, 20260 commentsStaff congratulate Jacquelyn Randall in her final meeting.
SportsUF commit Allaire, Columbia’s Lord voted best in state Mike Ridaught Jun 3, 20260 commentsTrenton’s Benson, Columbia’s Saucier named top coaches of year.
EducationAlachua County School Board tables vote on Citizens Field agreements with Gainesville Nick Anschultz Jun 3, 20262 commentsBoard to revisit agreements at special meeting on June 16.
SportsState champions conclude 2025-26 ‘The Prep Zone Sports Show’ broadcasts Mike Ridaught Jun 3, 20260 commentsTrenton softball guests on Wednesday followed by Columbia softball on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsHow much revenue will Alachua County cities lose if homestead exemption passes? Seth Johnson Jun 3, 202628 commentsProperty appraiser analyzes 54,774 homes.
EducationSF College breaks ground on automotive technology training center Nick Anschultz Jun 2, 20262 commentsFacility at college’s downtown Gainesville campus expected to open in fall 2027.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to set new billing process without GRU Seth Johnson Jun 2, 20263 commentsApartment stormwater rates to fluctuate.
SportsState champions Columbia, Trenton finish on top of regional rankings Mike Ridaught Jun 2, 20260 commentsFive area softball teams finish in the top 20 in final all-classification poll.
HistoryNew book remembers Alachua County residents who died in Vietnam War Seth Johnson Jun 2, 20260 commentsOver 2,343 days, county lost 48 soldiers during war.
EducationGainesville For All receives $50K donation from Harris Rosen Foundation Nick Anschultz Jun 1, 20260 commentsContribution will help GNV4ALL’s efforts to expand educational access in East Gainesville.
EducationUF announces corrected times for public forums with presidential finalist Staff Reports Jun 1, 20261 commentForums with students, faculty and staff slated for Wednesday with Stuart Bell.
SportsRidaught: There’s no place like home (runs) Mike Ridaught Jun 1, 20260 commentsFlorida faces Troy at 6 p.m. on Monday in winner-take-all contest.
CrimeStudent arrested after alleged bomb threat remark at Santa Fe High School Staff Reports Jun 1, 20260 commentsGuidance counselor overhears comment and reports to school administration.
Local LivingGallery: Gainesville Fine Arts Association showcases record number of artists Staff Reports Jun 1, 20260 commentsArtists opened studios to public.
NewsFirefighters extricate driver following I-75 crash near NW 39th Avenue exit Staff Reports Jun 1, 20260 commentsRollover crash occurs on Sunday evening.
NewsOcoee woman, 42, dies in ATV crash in Waldo Staff Reports Jun 1, 20260 commentsIncident occurs on Saturday night.
SportsThe Front 9: ‘Team Weird’ Gators take weird to a new level in NCAA Regional Pat Dooley May 31, 20260 commentsAs crazy as this baseball season has been for these Florida Gators (I call them Team Weird), we saw something that took weird to a new level in the Gainesville Regional.
NewsUF study: Will spreading basaltic volcanic rock dust improve Florida’s soil? Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS May 30, 20261 commentTests being conducted on state’s sandy and organic farmlands.