Alachua County announces bicentennial celebration kickoff
Dec 13, 2024
County founded on Dec. 29, 1824, and declared 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
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Alachua County announces bicentennial celebration kickoff
County founded on Dec. 29, 1824, and declared 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Ridaught: A perfect 10
Dec 13, 2024
Perfection is something we strive for but rarely attain. So, the fact that a 10-year-old accomplished the feat is even more unimaginable. Last Saturday in Miami, […]
GHS moves into boys basketball top 10 regional rankings
Dec 13, 2024
Andrew Jackson (Jacksonville) unanimous No. 1 team in The Prep Zone Power Poll.
Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates
Dec 12, 2024
New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement
Dec 12, 2024
Joint meeting set for Monday.
Gainesville police resolve 7-hour standoff on NE 10th Drive
Dec 12, 2024
Incident started Wednesday afternoon when shots were fired at GRU employees.
Area restaurants open for holiday dining, take-out
Dec 12, 2024
15 local restaurants open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Sexual abuse victims, Ignite Life Center settle lawsuits
Dec 12, 2024
Settlement ends three suits filed in March against church, parent organization.
Ohio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge
Dec 12, 2024
Inmate also assaulted federal employee.
GRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers
Dec 11, 2024
59% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
School board approves first reading of book challenge policy update
Dec 11, 2024
Board also questions job abandonment procedures.
Gainesville Quarterback Club honors Alachua County’s best
Dec 11, 2024
Buchholz’s Justin Williams and Newberry’s Jarquez Carter named offensive and defensive players of year, respectively.
2-vehicle collision kills 1, injures 7 near Branford
Dec 11, 2024
Crash occurs at State Road 247 and County Road 49.
Williston Highlands collision kills 1, critical injures 1
Dec 11, 2024
Two-vehicle crash occurs on State Road 121 north of SE 28th Street.
Sikes, Carter-Mitchell named All Area coaches of the year
Dec 11, 2024
Mendy Sikes led Branford to its second straight state title game, Gainesville’s Jerica Carter-Mitchell led Hurricanes to district title.
Alachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program
Dec 10, 2024
County also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
Eastside’s Samiyah Daniels signs with Albany State University
Dec 10, 2024
Daniels becomes first Eastside volleyball player to sign collegiately in nine years.
Katie Ledecky discusses new bestselling memoir at Cade Museum
Dec 10, 2024
“Just Add Water” highlights swimmer’s historic career.
Dixie County Public Schools introduces 23 electric buses
Dec 10, 2024
New fleet brings air conditioning to DCPS transportation.
Newberry considers wastewater funding options
Dec 10, 2024
City hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
GPD urges public to come forward with crimes involving Adam Rosenthal
Dec 10, 2024
Former Gainesville mayoral candidate charged with two out-of-state homicides.
High Springs firefighters rescue puppy in sinkhole
Dec 10, 2024
Department also assists with brush fire near Springstead neighborhood.
GHS, Santa Fe lead 2024 big school All Area teams
Dec 10, 2024
Hurricanes and Raiders placed nine of 14 players on first or second team.