Government + PoliticsGainesville commission agrees to utility bond documents with reluctance Seth Johnson Feb 19, 20264 commentsUtility to execute half a billion in financial transactions.
NewsBald eagle, Majesta, soars back to freedom after GPD dumpster rescue Seth Johnson Feb 19, 20261 commentBald eagle injured in fight with another bird.
CrimeGPD increases patrols on Rails to Trails system after inappropriate conduct reported Staff Reports Feb 19, 20261 commentPolice receive multiple reports of inappropriate sexual behavior.
CrimeBell man pleads guilty to death threats against Democratic politicians Seth Johnson Feb 19, 20262 commentsMan emailed Washington Post, posted on YouTube.
EducationEastside student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair Nick Anschultz Feb 19, 20262 commentsPranav Mannam among 15 Alachua County students also headed to state.
NewsFDOT to start SR 26 lane closures for several weeks at Hatchet Creek Staff Reports Feb 19, 20260 commentsConstruction continues on bridge.
SportsEastside offensive linemen to play college football Mike Ridaught Feb 19, 20260 commentsDeavion McBride and Atonnis Ross signed with Trinity College of Florida.
NewsHigh Springs public works director resignation raises staffing questions Lillian Hamman Feb 18, 20260 commentsDirector positions of public works and finance remain vacant, city manager applies elsewhere.
SportsTrenton, Santa Fe softball crack preseason top 10 Mike Ridaught Feb 18, 20260 commentsNationally ranked Montverde Academy on top of the preseason softball rankings.
BusinessSouth Florida automotive group sells Audi Gainesville Staff Reports Feb 18, 20260 commentsNew owner is a company from Texas.
Government + PoliticsWard honors local, national music icons in State of the City Seth Johnson Feb 18, 20261 commentCity looks to future for America’s 250th anniversary.
SportsWilliston girls basketball highlights this week’s broadcast coverage Mike Ridaught Feb 18, 20260 commentsMainstreet to live stream Lady Red Devils on Friday, Buchholz boys on Saturday.
EducationUF report: Global shark bites return to average in 2025 Brooke Bowser | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 18, 20260 commentsUnprovoked shark attacks resulted in 65 bites and nine fatalities last year.
NewsFirefighters douse blaze in Hawthorne home Staff Reports Feb 18, 20260 commentsMultiple units respond to single-story residence on Tuesday evening.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County reviewing 4 projects at Archer Road/Tower Road activity center Seth Johnson Feb 17, 20268 commentsPublix submits plans to demolish, replace store.
ElectionsAlachua County’s 9 municipalities to hold elections in 2026 Lillian Hamman Feb 17, 20260 commentsRaces to start in April, run through December.
EducationEast Gainesville town hall meeting addresses proposed school closures Nick Anschultz Feb 17, 20261 commentMeeting held Monday at Day Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Government + PoliticsGainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday Seth Johnson Feb 17, 20260 commentsUtility authority asks for commission bond approval.
EducationRetired UF statistician creates realistic future in ‘The Next Hundred Years’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 20260 commentsBook combines 20 short stories on various themes.
SportsRidaught: Edwin McTureous retiring, national coach of the year finalist Mike Ridaught Feb 16, 20260 commentsLongtime Oak Hall cross country, track and field coach to step down.
NewsArcher’s first Black female mayor, longtime community advocate, dies at 87 Lillian Hamman Feb 16, 20261 commentRoberta Lopez pioneered Archer Community Center restoration.
CrimeOaks Mall teenage shooter arrested for carrying concealed gun Staff Reports Feb 16, 20263 commentsTeen fired pistol in Kay Jewelers after confrontation with three other males.
SportsP.K. Yonge defeats University Christian Marty Pallman Feb 15, 20260 commentsBlue Wave advance to Class 2A Regional Semifinals.
SportsNewberry never trails, advances in Class 3A playoffs Mike Ridaught Feb 14, 20260 commentsThree Panthers score in double figures, led by Brandy Whitfield’s 17 points.