Government + Politics Alachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Staff Reports Oct 16, 2024New beacons installed at multiple locations.
Sports GHS cruises, P.K. Yonge rallies to district finale Mike Ridaught Oct 16, 2024The top seeded Hurricanes started quickly, winning the first set, 25-1, en route of a sweep of Leesburg in 5A-5 Semifinals.
Education Alachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Board set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
Crime Gainesville police seek public’s help with September hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 15, 2024Two pedestrians sustained serious injuries in collision.
News Fanning Springs man dies in collision with semi in Levy County Staff Reports Oct 15, 2024Crash occurs at Cash and Carry Pole Barns and Discount Lumber.
Business Mainstreet to double print distribution starting Oct. 30 Seth Johnson Oct 15, 2024Success of first delivery zone propels expansion.
Government + Politics Newberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 2024Commission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Sports FHSAA postpones football playoffs, regular season pushed back Mike Ridaught Oct 15, 2024High school football playoffs will now begin on Nov. 15.
Sports Buchholz dominates behind Williams’ 7 TDs Cam Parker Oct 15, 2024Junior Justin Williams scores five on ground, two in air in 63-22 win over Tocoi Creek.
Sports Buchholz advances to district semifinals Mike Ridaught Oct 14, 2024Union County (Lake Butler), Dixie County (Cross City), Trenton, and Chiefland advance in Rural districts.
Government + Politics Gainesville celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day at City Hall Plaza Seth Johnson Oct 14, 2024Speakers said Gainesville is the only city to make the holiday switch.
Education School board clashes over projected low fund balance Glory Reitz Oct 14, 2024Expenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.
Government + Politics Department of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility Seth Johnson Oct 14, 2024Money to improve grid resilience.
Government + Politics Ethics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election Seth Johnson Oct 14, 2024Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
News Semi collision with pickup traps 1 Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Emergency crews extricated one person from a vehicle when a tractor-trailer and pickup collided Monday morning on W. Newberry Road in Gainesville. According to an Alachua […]
Sports Ridaught: First-year volleyball coaches seek district titles Mike Ridaught Oct 14, 2024Quarterfinals round starts Monday night.
News Emergency crews extricate 1 from crash on Newberry Road Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Victim trapped after vehicle lands on side.
News Emergency responders rescue calf in Newberry Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Calf partially submerged in water in cave.
News Williston man dies when ATV collides with tree Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Incident occurs Sunday morning on NE 10th Street in Levy County.
News I-75 motorhome crash injures 1 in Alachua County Staff Reports Oct 14, 2024Tire fails and causes vehicle to travel off road, collides with trees.
Sports Newberry upsets Bradford to win Class 2A-District 5 title Mike Ridaught Oct 12, 2024Wofford commit Logan McCloud scores two touchdowns in 21-7 win against Class 2A No. 1 Bradford.
Sports Ridaught: Oak Hall’s Perry McDonald retiring from coaching Mike Ridaught Oct 11, 2024McDonald’s 28-year coaching career coming to an end.
Education Gainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 2024Tickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
Education P.K. Yonge receives Advanced Placement Platinum Distinction Staff Reports Oct 11, 2024College Board also recognizes school with AP Access Award.