Local NewsProtesters object to 270-acre WildFlowers Music Park in Melrose Lillian Hamman Jan 8, 20265 commentsAlachua County BOCC to vote on temporary use permit on Feb. 10.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to review community input on Future Ready initiative Nick Anschultz Jan 8, 20260 commentsBoard to hear overview of feedback during a workshop on Monday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations Seth Johnson Jan 8, 20262 commentsUniversity of Florida takes lion’s share.
NewsHigh Springs’ Kevin Mangan earns 2025 PIO of the Year award Lillian Hamman Jan 8, 20260 commentsState-wide award by Florida Fire Chief’s Association is first for Alachua County.
EducationDeSantis reappoints Bill Heavener to UF Board of Trustees amid federal lawsuit Nick Anschultz Jan 8, 20260 commentsHeavener listed in 2024 whistleblower lawsuit involving two colleges he oversees.
NewsBrush fire north of Newberry threatens 3 homes Staff Reports Jan 7, 20260 commentsFirefighters extinguish blaze on NW 94th Avenue.
Government + PoliticsAlachua planning board to decide on Tara special permit on Jan. 13 Lillian Hamman Jan 7, 20265 commentsHigh Springs raises concerns over legal conflicts of interest.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis awards $167M for rural communities while visiting Steinhatchee Seth Johnson Jan 7, 20260 comments Infrastructure funds headed to Cedar Key, Gilchrist County and Levy County.
CrimeGainesville police arrest newspaper publisher for DUI, traffic citation Staff Reports Jan 7, 20261 commentBryan Boukari taken to hospital after medical complaints.
NewsHigh Springs Police Department to build on 2025 revenue streams, safety investments Lillian Hamman Jan 7, 20260 commentsCity Commission to discuss police and fire department budgets on Thursday.
NewsRoad closure set for SW 24th Avenue to fix sinkhole Staff Reports Jan 7, 20260 commentsAlachua County Public Works Department to start work on Monday.
SportsBuchholz girls move into regional top 20 basketball rankings Mike Ridaught Jan 7, 20260 commentsWilliston, Newberry remain in top 10.
SportsHawthorne holds on to edge GHS at The Purple Palace Mike Ridaught Jan 6, 20260 commentsHornets make four free throws in final 38 seconds for 3-point road win.
Government + PoliticsGainesville metro transportation board OKs crosswalk plan for NW 13th Street Seth Johnson Jan 6, 20262 commentsRoad corridor sees 27,000 vehicle trips daily.
SportsLake Mary quarterback, Notre Dame signee Noah Grubbs named Mr. Football Mike Ridaught Jan 6, 20260 commentsHawthorne’s Cornelius Ingram finished fifth for Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of Year.
Education2 Alachua County students named Sunshine State Scholars for STEM excellence Staff Reports Jan 6, 20260 commentsNavya Goyal and Amy Xiao will attend 2026 Scholar program in early March.
EducationMagnet program enrollment open for ACPS families until Jan. 12 Staff Reports Jan 6, 20260 commentsEnrollment for students in grades pre-K through 10th is for 2026-27 school year.
SportsRidaught: Florida hoops at a crossroads against Georgia Mike Ridaught Jan 5, 20260 commentsGators hope to rebound after SEC-opening loss at Missouri.
CrimeBurglary suspect remains at large after shooting homeowner in Lake City Staff Reports Jan 5, 20260 commentsIncident occurs Monday morning on SW Michigan Street.
NewsMelrose residents plan protest of proposed 270-acre music venue Staff Reports Jan 5, 20264 commentsMusic venue started plans in 2024.
EducationWhen do schools in North Central Florida reopen after winter break? Nick Anschultz Jan 5, 20260 commentsStart dates for schools in Alachua and surrounding counties.
NewsLong-time WCJB meteorologist Bill Quinlan dies over the weekend Staff Reports Jan 5, 20260 commentsQuinlan reported on weather for 27 years in Gainesville.
CrimeLake City homicide suspect found dead in woods Staff Reports Jan 5, 20260 commentsShooter killed cousin before killing himself on Saturday.
NewsStarke woman, 21, dies when pickup truck collides with culvert Staff Reports Jan 5, 20260 commentsCrash occurs Saturday night on US Highway 301.