NewsColumbia County collision kills White Springs motorcyclist Staff Reports Feb 12, 20251 commentIncident occurs on County Road 250 northwest of Lake City.
SportsWilliston upsets P.K. Yonge as Blue Wave split DH Mike Ridaught Feb 12, 20250 commentsFaith Hardy scores four goals as P.K. Yonge girls blank Lafayette (Mayo), 8-0, in regional quarterfinal.
Government + PoliticsNewberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager Glory Reitz Feb 11, 20255 commentsMarlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
NewsBronson man dies when pickup runs off road, collides with tree Staff Reports Feb 11, 20250 commentsIncident occurs on County Road 102.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision Glory Reitz Feb 11, 20255 commentsSurrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
EducationUF report: Unprovoked shark bites plummeted in 2024 Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 11, 20250 commentsUnprovoked shark attacks were down 22 from 2023.
HealthUF/IFAS researchers work to prevent disease that threatens chocolate Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Feb 11, 20250 commentsAs you nibble on a chocolate truffle or bite into a chocolate-dipped strawberry on Valentine’s Day, consider the elongated, ribbed pods of the cacao tree, which […]
NewsBart Knowles sworn in as UF police chief Lillian Hamman Feb 10, 20250 commentsDepartment to prioritize recruitment.
CrimeAlachua County courts finalize murder case, firearm possession case Staff Reports Feb 10, 20250 commentsSentencing for 2022 will come in March.
SportsRidaught: Special year for Newberry athletics Mike Ridaught Feb 10, 20250 commentsFour teams capture district titles so far in 2024-25 school year.
BusinessLender files foreclosure complaint against Oaks Mall, $80M owed Seth Johnson Feb 10, 202511 commentsMotion filed for property to enter receivership.
NewsLive Oak man dies in head-on collision in Suwannee County Staff Reports Feb 10, 20250 commentsCrash occurs Saturday morning on County Road 49.
SportsNewberry wins first district title in 8 years Mike Ridaught Feb 9, 20250 commentsThree Alachua County girls basketball teams win district championships.
HistoryUnassuming home belies rich history of A. Quinn Jones Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20251 comment Museum, cultural center honors leading Gainesville educator.
SportsWilliston wins third straight district title Mike Ridaught Feb 8, 20250 commentsRed Devils rally from 7-point halftime deficit for a 55-50 win at top-ranked Hawthorne.
SportsWhite brothers lead Gainesville to district title Marty Pallman Feb 8, 20250 commentsCordarius and Cornelius White combined for 36 points in 63-55 win over Leon.
Local NewsAlachua County jury awards $15 million in sheriff discrimination case Seth Johnson Feb 7, 202538 commentsJury finds ACSO discriminated, retaliated against white sergeant.
SportsRidaught: Eagles soar to first-ever cheerleading state title Mike Ridaught Feb 7, 20250 commentsOak Hall captures Class 1A championship.
NewsInglis shooting kills child, critically injures woman Staff Reports Feb 7, 20250 commentsChild accesses unsecured gun and fires round that strikes two people.
NewsArmed robbery suspect shot and killed in Suwannee County manhunt C.J. Gish Feb 7, 20250 commentsSuspect shot Suwannee County Sheriff’s deputy after shooting four in Gadsden County robbery.
SportsWilliston wins 9th straight, advances to district title game Mike Ridaught Feb 7, 20251 commentNewberry, Eastside and GHS will play for district championships on Saturday.
EducationRobotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition Glory Reitz Feb 6, 20250 commentsWinning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes to increase garbage rates 20% Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20259 commentsCommissioners also vote on Florida Theater, discuss hiring freezes.
BusinessFree tax-filing services offered in Gainesville area Lillian Hamman Feb 6, 20250 commentsIn-person and virtual tax filing appointments available for qualifying income levels.