Government + PoliticsGainesville receives $11.65M federal grant for EV charging stations Staff Reports Jan 14, 20255 commentsCity to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout area.
NewsHumane Society sends urgent request for dog fosters Lillian Hamman Jan 14, 20250 commentsRural shelters filling up during colder weather.
SportsJimmy Carnes Indoor Track & Field Invitational slated this weekend Staff Reports Jan 14, 20250 commentsEvent to be held Jan. 17-19 at Alachua County Sports & Events Center.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua adds hookah bars, food trucks, smoke shops to regulations Glory Reitz Jan 13, 20250 commentsCity also to allow free-standing dumpsters in US Hwy 441/ Interstate 75 Gateway Overlay District.
SportsGHS softball’s Braylin Cook, McKenna O’Sullivan sign collegiately Mike Ridaught Jan 13, 20250 commentsCook to attend Alabama State University while O’Sullivan will play at Santa Fe College.
SportsRidaught: Football playoffs heating up, winding down Mike Ridaught Jan 13, 20251 commentCollege, NFL playoffs featured five straight days of post-season action.
EducationMagnet program application window opens Staff Reports Jan 13, 20250 commentsStudents can apply for 2025-26 school year.
CrimeMaryland motorcyclist dies in Levy County collision Staff Reports Jan 13, 20250 commentsLaw enforcement searches for driver of white passenger car that fled scene.
Local NewsAlachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 20253 commentsCounty officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
SportsNewberry pulls away from Williston to stay unbeaten Marty Pallman Jan 11, 20250 commentsPanthers’ junior Henry Matthias hits eight 3-pointers in 72-60 win over visiting Red Devils.
SportsWilliston cruises, Buchholz falls at Red Devil Classic Mike Ridaught Jan 10, 20250 commentsHost Lady Red Devils improve to 11-2.
SportsRidaught: P.K. Yonge girls believing in another final four run Mike Ridaught Jan 10, 20250 commentsLady Blue Wave prepare for deep postseason run.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate Glory Reitz Jan 10, 20250 commentsTraditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
EducationUF to celebrate centennial birthday of Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ Lillian Hamman Jan 10, 20252 commentsFaculty and alumni presentations and performances Jan. 23-26 to honor instruments legacy.
NewsJeep hits, kills Keystone Heights man walking at Camp Blanding Staff Reports Jan 10, 20250 commentsAccident occurs Friday morning.
SportsRaines (Jacksonville) finishes unanimous No. 1 in regional football rankings Marty Pallman Jan 10, 20250 commentsBuchholz, Hawthorne, Newberry and Branford voted into top 10.
NewsHigh Springs man dies in I-75 accident north of Gainesville Staff Reports Jan 10, 20250 commentsA 39-year-old High Springs man died Thursday afternoon when his sedan traveled off Interstate 75 north of Gainesville and collided with an information sign and tree. […]
Government + PoliticsAlachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20254 commentsRequests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
EducationAttorney files amended complaint against school board, city of Alachua Glory Reitz Jan 9, 20250 commentsComplaint removes two counts, clarifies plaintiffs.
OutdoorsPublic urged to report invasive Asian swamp eel species in Florida Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Jan 9, 20250 commentsScientists concerned about potential for invasion in new Florida waterways.
FeaturedP.K. Yonge’s Emma Mansfield, Elliot Pancoast celebrate college signings Mike Ridaught Jan 9, 20250 commentsMansfield signed to play softball, while Pancoast will play soccer.
NewsGainesville extends Cold Night Shelter Program Staff Reports Jan 9, 20250 commentsTemperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Government + PoliticsJohnson decides to table new GRU bill, gather more input Seth Johnson Jan 8, 20257 commentsDraft bill sent to delegation on Monday.
HealthUF Health breaks ground for new orthopaedic surgery center Glory Reitz Jan 8, 20250 commentsCompletion targeted for early 2026.