Featured Buchholz, Hawthorne start season in regional football power poll top 5 Marty Pallman Aug 16, 2024Defending 3S state champion Mainland (Daytona Beach) opens 2024 season at No. 1.
Sports Chancie Vice named new P.K. Yonge volleyball coach Mike Ridaught Aug 16, 2024Former GHS coach led the Hurricanes to their first district title in 12 years last October.
News Branford man dies in 2-vehicle collision in Suwannee County Staff Reports Aug 16, 2024Crash occurs on County Road 49.
Government + Politics One-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Voters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.
Sports Powerhouse volleyball teams meet at preseason classic in Alachua Marty Pallman Aug 16, 2024The Rock wins upper division while Branford tops lower division bracket in eight-team tournament.
Sports Rams seek third straight district title Mike Ridaught Aug 16, 2024Eastside will compete in 3A-District 5 with Dunnellon, North Marion (Citra) and South Sumter (Bushnell).
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs $3M downtown ambassador program, sale of fire station Seth Johnson Aug 15, 2024Ambassadors to improve downtown experience.
Local News SRWMD Governing Board approves over $550K for local projects Staff Reports Aug 15, 2024Projects to address water resources in Gainesville, Cross City, Archer and Columbia County.
Education 3DE Schools to Launch at Eastside High School Staff Reports Aug 15, 2024Program partners with businesses for real-world applications.
Sports Hawthorne has three-peat on its mind Marty Pallman Aug 15, 2024Hornets have won last two state championships and appeared in four straight title games.
Elections Meet the candidates: Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 15, 2024Two seats contested, one unopposed.
Food + Drink Sonny’s BBQ celebrates founder’s birthday Lillian Hamman Aug 14, 2024Gainesville’s BBQ pioneer Floyd “Sonny” Tillman turns 95.
Education Glover to return as UF leadership overhaul continues Glory Reitz Aug 14, 2024Joseph Glover, who stepped down as University of Florida provost last year, is now coming back to the position in an interim capacity amid an ongoing […]
News 2-vehicle collision kills 1, injures 1 east of Branford Staff Reports Aug 14, 2024Crash occurs on US Highway 27.
Health UF Health cuts ribbon on Eastside urgent care center Glory Reitz Aug 14, 2024Clinic to open on Thursday.
News Pool, pétanque, dog park: residents generate ideas for West End Seth Johnson Aug 14, 2024Alachua County purchased property in May.
Crime Grand jury indicts 3 for Christin Cassels 2017 murder Staff Reports Aug 14, 2024Incident stems from first-degree murder and burglary in Hawthorne.
Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 1 Seth Johnson Aug 14, 2024Incumbent Mary Alford faces Liz Doebler, DeJeon Cain.
Sports GHS is more unified in 2024 Mike Ridaught Aug 14, 2024Hurricanes look for bounce back year after 1-9 record in coach Ian Scott’s first season.
Local Living Friends of Susan B. Anthony to honor local activist Ronnie Lovler Aug 14, 2024Local activist to win award in recognition of Women’s Equality Day.
Government + Politics Alachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 2024Repairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Government + Politics Cornell elected to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Staff Reports Aug 13, 2024Alachua County commissioner to oversee association’s policy efforts, initiatives.
News Children’s Trust approves gun violence funding rollover Glory Reitz Aug 13, 2024Board also approves $600,000 for youth health organizations.
Education UF trustees approve raises for faculty, staff Staff Reports Aug 13, 2024High-performing faculty to receive $10,000 bonuses.