Government + PoliticsGainesville readies to launch in-house paratransit service Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20250 commentsCounty residents could see impacts.
SportsWilliston’s Robby Pruitt one win from a national milestone Mike Ridaught Sep 25, 20250 commentsPruitt, who has 209 wins in Georgia, has 199 victories in Florida.
EducationState Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion Nick Anschultz Sep 25, 20258 commentsNewberry Elementary to become charter school in fall 2026.
SportsBuchholz, Columbia ranked in football regional top 10 Marty Pallman Sep 25, 20250 commentsSt. Augustine moves into top spot after besting an old rival.
Education‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools Nick Anschultz Sep 24, 20259 commentsSchool Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes budget, property tax increase for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20250 commentsOverall general budget increases by $6 million.
BusinessLinda Vista to open in former 43rd Street Deli storefront Lillian Hamman Sep 24, 20253 commentsMexican restaurant to carry on family-owned legacy with second location.
CrimeStabbing suspect apprehended on SE Hawthorne Road Staff Reports Sep 24, 20250 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies conduct high-risk traffic stop.
SportsBobcats, Jaguars to be broadcast on 106.9 FM this week Mike Ridaught Sep 24, 20250 commentsGainesville High cross country team to be guests on Wednesday’s show at locally owned Sonic Drive-In.
Local LivingLovler: The women’s pages and not so soft news Ronnie Lovler Sep 24, 20251 commentDr. Kimberly Voss gives presentation on past importance of women’s sections in newspapers.
NewsHampton man, 24, dies when sedan hits semi in Bradford County Staff Reports Sep 24, 20250 commentsA 24-year-old Hampton man was killed Wednesday morning when he drove his sedan into the rear of a tractor-trailer pulling onto SW County Road 227 south […]
SportsDixie County completes 2-game sweep of Eastside Mike Ridaught Sep 24, 20250 commentsSenior Mia Stalvey had 4 kills, 6 aces and 15 digs to help lead Bears.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes budget, millage rate for 2025-26 Seth Johnson Sep 23, 20251 commentCounty-owned motels near completion.
Government + PoliticsLocal municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets Lillian Hamman Sep 23, 20251 commentAlachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
EducationSchool board vice chair criticized for comment on late Charlie Kirk Nick Anschultz Sep 23, 202524 commentsTina Certain facing backlash from Republican leaders.
SportsFHSAA releases first football rankings Mike Ridaught Sep 23, 20250 commentsBuchholz, Bradford (Starke) are two of area’s top teams.
EducationTeachers union accepts school district’s $5M offer for salary increases Nick Anschultz Sep 23, 20251 commentOffer accepted during joint salary negotiation meeting on Sept. 18.
EducationUF holds steady in U.S. News & World Report public university rankings Nick Anschultz Sep 23, 20250 commentsFlorida ranked No. 7 for the second straight year.
NewsFort White man, 29, dies in 2-vehicle collision on US 129 Staff Reports Sep 23, 20250 commentsCrash occurs north of Bell on Monday afternoon.
EducationChildren’s Trust of Alachua County approves final $17M budget Nick Anschultz Sep 22, 20250 commentsBoard also passes 0.45 millage rate in final TRIM hearing.
Local NewsBeyond Florida combines rural history with (ir)responsible development Seth Johnson Sep 22, 20254 commentsGainesville-based influencer pushes for changes.
SportsRidaught: Eastside swim teams sweep Rob Ramirez City Championship Meet Mike Ridaught Sep 22, 20250 commentsRams’ boys and girls teams top annual swimming and diving meet.
Local NewsUpdate: Missing Gainesville teen found safe Staff Reports Sep 22, 20250 commentsJuvenile reportedly last seen in 2900 block of SW 42nd Street.
CrimeAlachua County Sheriff’s bomb squad destroys hoax bomb near Poe Springs Staff Reports Sep 22, 20250 commentsLaw enforcement responds to suspicious device on Sunday afternoon.