Local Living Volunteers gear up for Friends of the Library sale Lillian Hamman Oct 18, 2024Fall sale to feature more than 500,000 items.
Local News Chiefland woman, 63, dies in Levy County crash Staff Reports Oct 18, 2024Driver traveled into oncoming traffic.
Local Events Lubee Bat Conservancy to host 20th annual festival Staff Reports Oct 18, 2024New baby bats ready to greet.
Sports Tigers lone unbeaten, focused on getting better Mike Ridaught Oct 18, 2024Union County (Lake Butler), which is 6-0, will host Trinity Catholic (Ocala) at 7:30 p.m. for Senior Night.
Sports Bradford, Buchholz, Hawthorne in power poll top 10 Marty Pallman Oct 18, 2024Raines (Jacksonville) takes over top spot with Nease (Ponte Vedra) close behind in shakeup of regional football rankings.
Sports Oak Hall wins 4th straight title, joins GHS and Santa Fe as district champions Mike Ridaught Oct 17, 2024Class 1A State runner-up Branford wins Rural District 6, while number four seed Chiefland upsets Trenton to win Rural District 7.
Business Inaugural ‘Cool Heroes’ giveaway nets Army vet free AC unit Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2024Winner has also worked at P.K. Yonge for 24 years.
Government + Politics Gainesville police update shows positive crime trends Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2024Commission finalized higher commercial solid waste fee.
Local News Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear Glory Reitz Oct 17, 2024Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
Health GRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2024New guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
Health NIH awards UF Health researchers $11.8 million grant Staff Reports Oct 17, 2024Grant to fund research aimed at combatting resistant bacteria.
News Gainesville man, 50, dies in motorcycle crash Staff Reports Oct 17, 2024Cause of crash under investigation.
News GPD encourages parents, childcare providers to listen to children Glory Reitz Oct 16, 2024After the conviction of a sexual predator and a victim’s mother, GPD pushes parents to take threats seriously.
Local News Alachua County tax collector to offer kiosks at Publix Seth Johnson Oct 16, 2024Self-serve kiosks provide vehicle registration renewals.
Crime Sexual predator, mother of child victim sentenced to prison Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024Mom allowed daughter to visit registered sexual predator unsupervised.
Elections General election early voting to start Oct. 21 Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024Eight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Government + Politics Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024County to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Government + Politics Alachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024New beacons installed at multiple locations.
Sports GHS cruises, P.K. Yonge rallies to district finale Mike Ridaught Oct 16, 2024The top seeded Hurricanes started quickly, winning the first set, 25-1, en route of a sweep of Leesburg in 5A-5 Semifinals.
Education Alachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Board set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
Crime Gainesville police seek public’s help with September hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 15, 2024Two pedestrians sustained serious injuries in collision.
News Fanning Springs man dies in collision with semi in Levy County Staff Reports Oct 15, 2024Crash occurs at Cash and Carry Pole Barns and Discount Lumber.
Business Mainstreet to double print distribution starting Oct. 30 Seth Johnson Oct 15, 2024Success of first delivery zone propels expansion.
Government + Politics Newberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Commission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.