Government + PoliticsHigh Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20250 commentsCommission approves second reading of Nov. 4 ballot.
EducationAlachua County teacher attends C-SPAN’s Educators’ Conference Nick Anschultz Aug 1, 20250 commentsBuchholz’s Jess Morey one of 30 educators selected for event in D.C.
Education“City of musical champions”: Hawthorne schools resurrect band programs Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20251 commentMiddle/high school to offer band for first time since 2018, Shell Elementary first ever.
Government + Politics‘This mistake was mine alone’: Rockwell again apologizes for Hulk Hogan comments Nick Anschultz Aug 1, 20256 commentsSchool board approves tentative millage, budget.
EducationACPS officials train to reunite students, parents after emergencies Kirsten Rabin Jul 31, 20251 commentAll district principals, assistant principals practice mock emergency.
Government + PoliticsGainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans Seth Johnson Jul 31, 202524 commentsTwo-day state audit already underway.
Government + PoliticsArcher sets preliminary millage rate with tax increase likely Lillian Hamman Jul 31, 20250 commentsFiscal audit to begin Aug. 12.
CrimeGainesville career armed criminal receives 15-year prison sentence Staff Reports Jul 31, 20251 commentJames Mobley receives sentence for numerous felony drug convictions, possession of
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 20257 commentsRezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
EducationVeteran Alachua County Public Schools teacher gears up for new school year Nick Anschultz Jul 31, 20250 commentsKim Gregg specializes in students with special needs at Parker Elementary School.
CrimeGunman’s name released in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting C.J. Gish Jul 31, 20250 commentsIncident took place on Tuesday in an apartment near University of Florida.
Government + PoliticsNewberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 20250 commentsCommission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
EducationFlorida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday Nick Anschultz Jul 30, 20250 commentsMonthlong holiday will continue through Aug. 31
CrimeAlachua County grand jury indicts 3 Gainesville men Staff Reports Jul 30, 20250 commentsTwo men involved in Park Apartments murder, one man charged for sexual battery.
SportsSummer Sonic Highlights: Trenton softball Mike Ridaught Jul 30, 20250 commentsLady Tigers won their second straight state title in May.
HealthU.S. News & World Report ranks 7 UF Health specialties among nation’s best Staff Reports Jul 30, 20250 comments‘Best Hospitals’ report evaluates nearly 6,000 hospitals nationwide.
NewsUnited Way monitors ALICE households—with 34% of Florida qualifying Seth Johnson Jul 30, 20250 commentsLocally, nonprofit balances rural, urban needs.
Government + Politics“We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 20257 commentsProposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
EducationInterim UF President Kent Fuchs agrees to one-month extension Nick Anschultz Jul 29, 20250 commentsNew presidential search will start in 2026.
CrimeUpdate: Law enforcement kills armed suspect barricaded in apartment near UF Staff Reports Jul 29, 20251 commentSuspect fired at Alachua County Sheriff’s office deputies Tuesday morning.
EducationSchool board chair faces criticism for comments about late Hulk Hogan Nick Anschultz Jul 29, 202524 commentsRockwell urged to resign for ‘reprehensible’ comments
CrimeTower Oaks shooting injures 1 Staff Reports Jul 29, 20250 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies investigate Monday incident.
NewsLake City man, 54, dies after being struck by SUV on County Road 240 Staff Reports Jul 29, 20250 commentsVehicle hits pedestrian walking on road.
Local LivingLevy County refuge manager wins national award Staff Reports Jul 29, 20250 commentsPaul Kroegel Award given to refuge manager of the year.