Government + PoliticsFormer Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20259 commentsCity decided not to investigate planner exodus.
SportsRidaught: All-Star games to offer college experience Mike Ridaught Mar 14, 20250 commentsArea boys, girls basketball players to participate in Prep Zone All-Star Showcase on Saturday.
SportsGHS girls finish top five in final regional rankings Mike Ridaught Mar 14, 20250 commentsUnbeaten Rural state champion Wildwood ranked No. 1 in all-classification poll.
BusinessNewberry launches F-300 AgFoodTech Startup Accelerator program Lillian Hamman Mar 14, 20251 commentStartup incubator program aims to position Florida as “Silicon Valley of agriculture.”
NewsNW 39th Avenue repairs to shut down eastbound lane over weekend Staff Reports Mar 14, 20250 commentsWork slated for Friday night through Monday morning.
SportsO’Sullivan helps lead GHS past rival Buchholz Mike Ridaught Mar 14, 20250 commentsVisiting Hurricanes finished with double-digit runs and hits in an 11-2 road win.
Government + PoliticsGainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district Seth Johnson Mar 13, 20253 commentsCommissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
SportsGHS swimmer Jasper Anderson signs with Eastern Connecticut State Mike Ridaught Mar 13, 20250 commentsAnderson was a four-year member of the Hurricanes boys swim team.
SportsOak Hall’s Tanmay Chandra signs with NYU Staff Reports Mar 13, 20250 commentsChandra finished 16th in state this past fall at FHSAA golf state championships.
News‘Inert explosive device’ prompts evacuation of Gainesville police headquarters Seth Johnson Mar 13, 20253 commentsDevice brought into headquarters by local property owner.
EducationSchool board asks to own Citizens Field Glory Reitz Mar 13, 20252 commentsVu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
SportsBuchholz starts season on top of regional baseball power poll Marty Pallman Mar 13, 20250 commentsBobcats receive five of eight first-place votes and start 2025 undefeated.
CrimeGilchrist County Sheriff’s deputies arrest Bell man in shooting Staff Reports Mar 12, 20250 commentsVictim reportedly in critical condition after getting shot multiple times.
EducationSchool board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20253 commentsSome board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20252 commentsChange will likely start in September 2026.
Local NewsDiners, Drive-Ins, and Dives to feature Alachua County eateries Lillian Hamman Mar 12, 20250 commentsNew episode to premiere on Food Network on Friday, March 14.
Government + Politics‘Blatant power grab’: Legal briefs filed in Alachua County district referendum appeal Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20250 commentsCounty must respond before chance of oral arguments.
CrimeAlachua man receives 2 life sentences for 2022 homicide at One 51 Apartments C.J. Gish Mar 12, 20251 commentLacorrin Calhoun convicted of shooting murder during drug transaction.
CrimeBuchholz student arrested for threatening to ‘shoot up school’ Staff Reports Mar 12, 20250 commentsIncident occurs Monday afternoon.
SportsBuchholz rallies past Forest to stay unbeaten Marty Pallman Mar 12, 20250 commentsIt wasn’t the prettiest performance for the Buchholz baseball team on Tuesday night, but the Bobcats’ offense more than made up for some pitching and defensive […]
SportsBig inning keeps Newberry unbeaten Mike Ridaught Mar 12, 20250 commentsPanthers score eight runs in top of fourth inning to beat Buchholz, 11-2.
Local Living8 local u-pick farms to patronize Lillian Hamman Mar 11, 20250 commentsFill your bags and buckets with all in-season fruits and vegetables you can pick this spring and summer.
NewsJessie’s Village breaks ground with goal to become “beautiful picture” Seth Johnson Mar 11, 20250 commentsNonprofit aims for quality affordable housing.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs property sale for Alachua County rural collection center Glory Reitz Mar 11, 20252 commentsCommission also authorizes staff to begin negotiations on extension of Easton contract.