EducationUF professor claims 2nd place at international composing competition Lillian Hamman Jun 12, 20251 commentJâca Music to promote Scott Lee’s piece for clarinet and guitar.
Government + PoliticsGainesville narrows 8th Avenue and Waldo Road options, eyes Phase 1 Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20255 commentsCity has $18.7 million ready.
Local NewsNewberry Fire Department adds Knox Box Rapid Entry Systems to calls Lillian Hamman Jun 12, 20250 commentsProgram aims for quicker and safer entries to locked buildings.
Government + PoliticsArcher city commission approves $193,000 for unpaid invoices Lillian Hamman Jun 11, 20250 commentsTables advertising for permanent city manager and accounting employees.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority readies lawsuit for second referendum, Carter steps down Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20258 commentsUtility leaders look to appeal process.
Local Living12 Father’s Day events around Alachua County Lillian Hamman Jun 11, 20250 commentsEat, shop, draw and play with dad this holiday.
SportsGators football secures commitment from 4-star Buchholz athlete Cam Parker Jun 11, 20250 commentsWR Justin Williams announced decision on Sunday.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne selects Martin to remain on City Commission Staff Reports Jun 11, 20251 commentCandidates separated by 36 votes.
WeatherFlorida hurricane forecast slows, insurance scene could stabilize Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20250 commentsSales tax holiday on hold.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to offer Randa Paul city clerk position Lillian Hamman Jun 10, 20251 commentCommission approves land development regulation updates after Track Line appeal.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sends default letter to Celebration Pointe over contract violations Seth Johnson Jun 10, 202511 commentsCounty hasn’t received financial reporting details.
Local Living‘DJs Unite For LifeSouth’ blood drive slated for Saturday C.J. Gish Jun 10, 20250 comments5th annual event to feature DJs from MARC Radio Group at Newberry Road donor center.
NewsHawthorne man, 22, dies in crash near Melrose Staff Reports Jun 10, 20250 commentsSUV leaves State Road 26 and strikes fence, large tree and ejects driver.
SportsFlorida Dairy Farmers announce 2025 Mr. Baseball Mike Ridaught Jun 10, 20250 commentsJunior pitcher Gio Rojas of Stoneman Douglas (Parkland) named top overall baseball player in Florida.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20259 comments4-1 vote confirms appointment.
EducationDeSantis reappoints Hosseini, Ridley to UF Board of Trustees Staff Reports Jun 9, 20252 commentsAppointments need Florida Senate confirmation.
SportsCornelius Ingram reflects, passes torch in his hometown Mike Ridaught Jun 9, 20250 commentsHornets’ girls basketball coach earned three state titles in last eight years.
State News FloridaFlorida’s hippopotamus, Lu, dies at 65 in Homosassa Springs Staff Reports Jun 9, 20252 commentsLu moved to Florida in 1964.
EducationSchool board approves Newberry charter contract Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20254 commentsUnanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
SportsTrenton’s Allaire, Benson voted best in state Mike Ridaught Jun 9, 20251 commentAllaire repeated as small school player of the year after leading Tigers to consecutive titles.
NewsWilliston man, 66, dies in 2-vehicle crash in Levy County Staff Reports Jun 9, 20250 commentsSedan drives into path of motorcyclist on US Highway 27-Alt.
SportsCornelius Ingram resigns as Hawthorne’s girls basketball coach Mike Ridaught Jun 6, 20251 commentOn Friday, Hawthorne girls basketball coach Cornelius Ingram announced he has stepped down after eight seasons as head coach. Ingram, who just completed a milestone with […]
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 20253 commentsCity to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
EducationUF scrambles as Fuchs set to leave, Ono rejected Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20255 commentsLawmakers from both parties weigh in on rejection.