Local LivingHigh Springs Historical Museum gains members, momentum to share local story Seth Johnson Jul 4, 20251 commentPresident says still aiming for more members.
Local LivingFlorida Finds: Marion County may be the Horse Capital of the World Ronnie Lovler Jul 4, 20251 commentPopulation of horses and ponies in Marion County higher than any other county in U.S.
FeaturedAlachua family celebrates 100 years of land ownership Kirsten Rabin Jul 4, 20256 commentsLumpkins family purchased 6-acre plot in Alachua for $500.
FeaturedHoliday History: July 4th and unalienable rights Tim Price Jul 4, 20250 commentsWhere do your rights as an American come from?
Local LivingDream on Purpose reaches 10 years, works at multi-pronged expansion Seth Johnson Jul 3, 20250 commentsGainesville nonprofits aims to empower youth.
EducationFlorida enacts several key education laws starting this school year Nick Anschultz Jul 3, 202511 commentsCellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing woman Staff Reports Jul 3, 20250 commentsThe Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old woman reported missing. According to an ACSO release sent Thursday, […]
CrimeGainesville police arrest 18-year-old for attempted murder Staff Reports Jul 3, 20250 commentsPerson shot in Northeast Gainesville on Wednesday night.
CrimeArmed suspect shot after drawing on Alachua County deputy at Bonefish Grill Staff Reports Jul 3, 20251 commentMan wanted for kidnapping and aggravated assault with deadly weapon.
SportsSummer Sonic Highlights: Gainesville High volleyball Mike Ridaught Jul 3, 20250 commentsHurricanes won their second straight district championship in 2024.
CrimeTeenager arrested for attempted murder, domestic battery Staff Reports Jul 3, 20250 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies apprehend suspect on Wednesday morning.
BusinessNewberry’s Zip! at Haile Quarry to open soon Lillian Hamman Jul 2, 20253 commentsSite features Florida’s longest zipline and only ADA-compliant line.
EducationEducation highlights $117.4 billion state budget Nick Anschultz Jul 2, 20250 commentsInvestment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system
CrimeGainesville police arrest man who flees traffic stop, holds apartment residents hostage Staff Reports Jul 2, 20250 commentsPolice evacuate residents safely during Wednesday morning standoff.
WeatherThunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday C.J. Gish Jul 2, 20250 commentsNational Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
Government + PoliticsAlachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 20253 commentsCity to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Government + PoliticsGainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation Seth Johnson Jul 1, 20251 commentCity Commission will decide final ruling.
Local NewsGainesville to pass along transaction fees to customers Staff Reports Jul 1, 20258 commentsCustomers who pay online by credit or debit card to be accessed fee starting Aug. 1
EducationEnd-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students Nick Anschultz Jul 1, 20256 commentsProgress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
Government + PoliticsDeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 1, 202515 commentsGovernor signed budget day before new fiscal year
NewsAlachua Conservation Trust buys 40 acres near Ichetucknee Springs Staff Reports Jul 1, 20252 commentsLand identified in 2021 for purchase.
NewsHawthorne residential fire injures 1 Staff Reports Jul 1, 20250 commentsFirefighters extinguished fire that started in kitchen
NewsTaskForce for Ending Homelessness receives over $2M in community grants Staff Reports Jul 1, 20250 commentsAwards to address and prevent homelessness across North Central Florida
Local LivingGainesville amateur radio connects with world during summer field day Seth Johnson Jun 30, 20253 commentsField day used to simulate disaster response.