News Semi overturns on I-10 exit ramp, kills Georgia man Staff Reports Dec 16, 2024Tractor-trailer comes to rest on its roof.
News Lake City motorcyclists dies in collision with ATV in Union County Staff Reports Dec 16, 2024Motorcyclists hits back of ATV on County Road 18.
Education Florida Museum reschedules construction timeline Staff Reports Dec 16, 2024Museum will now close on March 24, 2025.
Sports Gainesville defense overwhelms rival Buchholz Marty Pallman Dec 13, 2024Hurricanes hold host Bobcats to 12 first-half points.
Government + Politics Gainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2024Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Business The Paper Bag Deli grows to three locations Lillian Hamman Dec 13, 2024New storefront to open on Tower Road.
Government + Politics Released reentry program expands services Glory Reitz Dec 13, 2024Program to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Local Living Alachua County announces bicentennial celebration kickoff Staff Reports Dec 13, 2024County founded on Dec. 29, 1824, and declared 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Sports Ridaught: A perfect 10 Mike Ridaught Dec 13, 2024Perfection is something we strive for but rarely attain. So, the fact that a 10-year-old accomplished the feat is even more unimaginable. Last Saturday in Miami, […]
Sports GHS moves into boys basketball top 10 regional rankings Marty Pallman Dec 13, 2024Andrew Jackson (Jacksonville) unanimous No. 1 team in The Prep Zone Power Poll.
Government + Politics Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024Joint meeting set for Monday.
Crime Gainesville police resolve 7-hour standoff on NE 10th Drive Staff Reports Dec 12, 2024Incident started Wednesday afternoon when shots were fired at GRU employees.
Local Living Area restaurants open for holiday dining, take-out Lillian Hamman Dec 12, 202415 local restaurants open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Crime Sexual abuse victims, Ignite Life Center settle lawsuits C.J. Gish Dec 12, 2024Settlement ends three suits filed in March against church, parent organization.
Crime Ohio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge Staff Reports Dec 12, 2024Inmate also assaulted federal employee.
News GRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers Seth Johnson Dec 11, 202459% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
Education School board approves first reading of book challenge policy update Glory Reitz Dec 11, 2024Board also questions job abandonment procedures.
Sports Gainesville Quarterback Club honors Alachua County’s best Mike Ridaught Dec 11, 2024Buchholz’s Justin Williams and Newberry’s Jarquez Carter named offensive and defensive players of year, respectively.
News 2-vehicle collision kills 1, injures 7 near Branford Staff Reports Dec 11, 2024Crash occurs at State Road 247 and County Road 49.
News Williston Highlands collision kills 1, critical injures 1 Staff Reports Dec 11, 2024Two-vehicle crash occurs on State Road 121 north of SE 28th Street.
Sports Sikes, Carter-Mitchell named All Area coaches of the year Mike Ridaught Dec 11, 2024Mendy Sikes led Branford to its second straight state title game, Gainesville’s Jerica Carter-Mitchell led Hurricanes to district title.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program Seth Johnson Dec 10, 2024County also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
Sports Eastside’s Samiyah Daniels signs with Albany State University Mike Ridaught Dec 10, 2024Daniels becomes first Eastside volleyball player to sign collegiately in nine years.