SportsWilliston turnovers costly in loss at Andrew Jackson Mike Ridaught Jan 3, 20250 commentsDe’Andre Harvey scored 21 points, but Red Devils couldn’t overcome 19 turnovers in a 65-44 loss in Jacksonville.
EducationDeSantis reappoints two UF Board of Trustees members Staff Reports Jan 3, 20252 commentsPatel, Cole are both currently on the board.
SportsRidaught: 10 high school hoops games to be broadcast in January Mike Ridaught Jan 3, 20250 commentsContests to feature top teams in area.
NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years C.J. Gish Jan 3, 20254 commentsArt Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
Local LivingLifeSouth sends blood to New Orleans, encourages January donations Staff Reports Jan 3, 20250 commentsJanuary is National Blood Donor Month.
NewsCar crashes into utility pole, kills Lake City couple Staff Reports Jan 3, 20250 commentsSingle-vehicle accident occurs Thursday afternoon on SW Baya Drive.
NewsFirefighters contain residential house fire on SW 57th Road Staff Reports Jan 3, 20250 commentsNo injuries reported as blaze destroys structure.
NewsAlachua County Fire Rescue adds new equipment to arsenal Staff Reports Jan 3, 20251 commentDepartment acquires new items for firefighter safety and efficiency.
EducationTop 5 education stories to watch for in 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 2, 20250 commentsSuperintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
NewsGRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities C.J. Gish Jan 2, 20255 commentsGainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
Food + DrinkAnother Broken Egg Cafe to open Jan. 13 Lillian Hamman Jan 2, 20251 commentUniversity Tower Center to be first of seven locations in Southeast expansion.
NewsLaw enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe C.J. Gish Jan 2, 20250 commentsAbandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
CrimeGainesville man charged with stalking, planning attack on pro-Israel group Staff Reports Jan 2, 20250 commentsMan traveled to Plantation with multiple guns, ammunition.
Local LivingTop famous names from Alachua County Glory Reitz Jan 1, 202510 commentsFrom an ace pilot to musicians and authors, many call this county home.
Government + PoliticsNew year brings 10 new state laws in effect Glory Reitz Jan 1, 20250 commentsLaws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
CrimeChiefland man arrested for killing brother on New Year’s Eve Staff Reports Jan 1, 20250 commentsIncident followed domestic dispute at Manatee Farms subdivision.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024 Staff Reports Jan 1, 20250 commentsTop stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
Local LivingHoliday History: New Year’s Day traditions Tim Price Jan 1, 20250 commentsEating black eyed peas a long-standing Southern tradition.
NewsFirefighters rescue 2 dogs from house fire in Gainesville Staff Reports Dec 31, 20240 commentsNo people inside residence on NW 30th Avenue.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025 Glory Reitz Dec 31, 20242 commentsCounty engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
NewsFr. Roland Julien of Gainesville’s St. Patrick Parish dies at 86 Lillian Hamman Dec 31, 20240 commentsLocal Catholic priest’s decades-long ministry touched churches and organizations across Florida.
EducationDeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees C.J. Gish Dec 31, 20240 commentsAlachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
Government + PoliticsWard lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 31, 20246 commentsItems ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.
NewsCrestview man dies in Bradford County hit-and-run Staff Reports Dec 31, 20242 commentsLaw enforcement locates sedan that hit bicyclist on Monday afternoon.