Local LivingFlorida acquires nearly 3,000-acre conservation easement near Hawthorne Staff Reports Feb 25, 20263 comments$5.4 million easement permanently preserves land.
NewsFemale pedestrian hit, killed by unknown vehicle in Dixie County Staff Reports Feb 25, 20260 commentsFlorida Highway Patrol investigating early Wednesday morning collision on US 19.
HealthAging Matters: Solo aging a new way of life for older adults Ronnie Lovler Feb 25, 20261 commentAverage life span increases across United States.
EducationEastside Crochet and Charity Club donates handmade scarves to St. Francis House Nick Anschultz Feb 25, 20260 commentsMembers delivered 13 scarves in February.
SportsWilliston survives late scare, advances to state championship Marty Pallman Feb 24, 20260 commentsRed Devils defeat Trenton in Rural state semifinals.
Government + PoliticsFort White dodges dissolution Lillian Hamman Feb 24, 20261 commentTown Council turns after public dissent and no ordinance.
SportsWilliston heads to third state championship game in 4 years Marty Pallman Feb 24, 20260 commentsRed Devils defeat Trenton in Rural state semifinals.
Local LivingGainesville leaders remember Parks, Colvin at annual RTS event Seth Johnson Feb 24, 20260 commentsCity honors Parks annually during Black History Month.
EducationNewberry Community School reaches 427 students, settles legal fees Nick Anschultz Feb 24, 20262 commentsBoard hired transportation company at Monday meeting.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to amend public comment procedures Seth Johnson Feb 23, 202614 commentsSignups would be required.
SportsRidaught: 3 area basketball teams in Tuesday’s final four Mike Ridaught Feb 23, 20260 commentsWilliston girls and boys will join Trenton boys in Rural state semifinals.
NewsUF student hit by box truck near University Avenue Staff Reports Feb 23, 20266 commentsIncident occurred Monday morning on UF campus.
Government + Politics7 new candidates enter Alachua County 2026 elections Seth Johnson Feb 23, 20261 commentHawthorne’s mayor to run for Florida House.
CrimeUpdated: Increased law enforcement presence at UF following threatening emails Staff Reports Feb 23, 20260 commentsNo threat to safety, emails consistent with hoax.
SportsBuchholz chops down Forest in regional semifinals Marty Pallman Feb 22, 20260 commentsBobcats advance to Class 6A region final.
FeaturedTrenton punches ticket to first-ever state semifinal Mike Ridaught Feb 22, 20260 commentsTigers defeat visiting Hilliard in Rural-Region 3 Final.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Feb. 22-24 Staff Reports Feb 21, 20260 commentsTemperature to dip below 40s through Tuesday night.
SportsWilliston advances to first final four Marty Pallman Feb 21, 20260 commentsLady Red Devils hold off defending state champion Wildwood in regional finals.
SportsRidaught: Trenton leads the pack in potentially big year for area softball Mike Ridaught Feb 20, 20260 commentsAlachua County schools Buchholz, Gainesville, Newberry, and Santa Fe look to take the next step.
News“Exceeding expectations”: Newberry hears 2026 State of the City Lillian Hamman Feb 20, 20261 commentMayor talks Champions Park, Newberry Charter School and upcoming projects.
CrimeHigh Springs Chevron owner arrested for selling to underaged customers Staff Reports Feb 20, 20264 commentsInvestigation also targeted store clerk.
NewsArcher Community Center, City Hall fates up in the air Lillian Hamman Feb 20, 20261 commentAlachua County Commissioners and Community Center pioneer support the historic Center’s preservation.
SportsAllaire strikes out 16 to lead Trenton past GHS Mike Ridaught Feb 20, 20260 commentsUF commit allows only two hits and one walk in 8-1 win at home.
SportsSomerset Academy’s 3 second-half goals end Santa Fe’s historic run Vinnie Cammarano Feb 20, 20260 commentsRaiders run out of fuel in the second half of Class 3A state semifinals.