NewsLocal faith leaders, residents reject Camp Blanding’s ICE detention center Lillian Hamman Jul 11, 202525 commentsNew facility to hold 2,000 detainees.
SportsRidaught: Clayton quickly earning ‘Walt Lake City’ nickname Mike Ridaught Jul 11, 20250 commentsClayton scores 20 points in Salt Lake City Summer League contest against Oklahoma City.
SportsSenior Spotlight: Eleanor Whisler of Buchholz High School Mike Ridaught Jul 11, 20251 commentWhisler will compete in cross country and track at the U.S. Naval Academy this fall.
BusinessStudy shows child welfare decreases with Partnership for Strong Families centers Lillian Hamman Jul 10, 20251 commentCenters reduce children’s out-of-home placement over 98%.
Local NewsFlorida motorsport park sues Keystone Heights Airport after federal code breaches Seth Johnson Jul 10, 20254 commentsNeither side wants to pay for track reconfiguration.
SportsSummer Sonic Highlights: Buchholz cross country Mike Ridaught Jul 10, 20250 commentsEditor’s note: This is the second part of a summer series revisiting the best of “The Prep Zone” sports show at locally owned Sonic Drive-In of […]
News2-vehicle crash on SW Williston Road kills 2 children, injures 2 C.J. Gish Jul 10, 20252 commentsCollision occurs on near intersection near Interstate 75.
BusinessLocal business owners rescue historic downtown Gainesville block from demolition Lillian Hamman Jul 10, 20255 commentsHoly Trinity Episcopal Foundation sells three North Main Street buildings for $1.2 million.
NewsMoody’s affirms credit outlook for Gainesville’s utility, lists offsetting factors Seth Johnson Jul 10, 20251 commentGRU anticipates improvements in coming years.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County commissioners appointed to Florida Association of Counties positions Staff Reports Jul 10, 20250 commentsKen Cornell re-appointed to chair of Community & Urban Affairs Policy Committee.
CrimeSecond suspect arrested in Duval Heights shooting Staff Reports Jul 10, 20251 commentIncident occurred on July 2 on NE 24th Street in Gainesville.
EducationUF trustees respond to criticism of presidential search process Nick Anschultz Jul 9, 20255 commentsBoard’s reply comes on the heels of June 18 letter from Republican lawmakers
SportsGainesville’s Ben Shelton falls in straight sets in Wimbledon quarterfinals Mike Ridaught Jul 9, 20250 commentsWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner advances to Friday’s semifinals vs. No. 6 seed Novak Djokovic.
Local NewsOfficials to begin search for next North Central Florida medical examiner Seth Johnson Jul 9, 20250 commentsCounty anticipates 6-month timeline.
Local LivingGlobal parkrun community expands to West End Lillian Hamman Jul 9, 20251 commentAlachua County home to 2 of 89 nationwide parkruns.
HealthAlachua County plan strives to improve community health Ronnie Lovler Jul 9, 20251 commentCommunity Health Improvement Plan focuses on five priority areas.
EducationSchool board offers parents ‘options’ with Newberry charter school Nick Anschultz Jul 8, 20253 commentsStudents can transfer to alternative schools based on address starting this fall
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall Seth Johnson Jul 8, 20259 commentsCommission questions budget, parking plans.
NewsSingle-vehicle accident injures 1 in Melrose Staff Reports Jul 8, 20250 commentsDriver extricated from vehicle, sustains serious injuries.
SportsSenior Spotlight: William Collett of Saint Francis Catholic Academy Mike Ridaught Jul 8, 20250 commentsCollett overcame leukemia at an early age to become one of the top 3-point shooters in Florida.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park Lillian Hamman Jul 7, 20255 commentsNewberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools receives B grade for 2024-25 school year Nick Anschultz Jul 7, 20257 commentsDistrict earns B for third consecutive year since state resumed school grading system.
SportsRidaught: Gainesville Juniors 14U volleyball team wins national title Mike Ridaught Jul 7, 20250 commentsLocal team goes 10-1 for first national championship in Gainesville-area history.
SportsShelton drops first set, rallies to advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals Mike Ridaught Jul 7, 20250 commentsThe 22-year-old will face either No. 1 Jannik Sinner or No. 19 Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday.