Ridaught: This week is unofficial kickoff for SEC, high school football
Jul 15, 2024
Media Days start for college, prep football this week.
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Ridaught: This week is unofficial kickoff for SEC, high school football
Media Days start for college, prep football this week.
Off-duty firefighters help save woman from drowning
Jul 15, 2024
Woman submerged for 20 seconds during medical emergency.
Alachua County Republican, Democratic leaders decry political violence
Jul 15, 2024
Joint press conference held Sunday.
FHP trooper-involved shooting temporarily closes I-75
Jul 15, 2024
Incident occurs Sunday evening south of Micanopy exit.
UF study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners
Jul 14, 2024
Sucralose escapes wastewater treatment processing and is in drinking water, aquatic environments.
UF/IFAS: Sweaty cattle may boost food security in a warming world
Jul 13, 2024
Cows eliminate about 85 percent of their body heat via sweat.
Cold Stone to offer free ice cream
Jul 13, 2024
America hits 40 years of celebrating the sweet frozen treat.
Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear
Jul 12, 2024
Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Semi vs. minivan collision on US 301 kills 2
Jul 12, 2024
Emergency rescue units extract minivan occupant.
Letter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student
Jul 12, 2024
Travis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.
Ridaught: Caglianone could become first top draft pick in UF program history
Jul 12, 2024
Gators’ star player named John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year and unanimous first team All American selection.
Fitch gives Gainesville AA rating
Jul 12, 2024
Credit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
Senior Spotlight: Oak Hall’s the Beach boys
Jul 12, 2024
Fraternal twins Harrison and Jackson Beach left their mark for the Eagles.
Meet the candidates: School Board of Alachua County
Jul 12, 2024
Candidates talk achievement gap, teacher recruiting and retention.
Library governing board establishes proposed millage rates
Jul 11, 2024
Board also discusses parking lot liability.
Community Foundation of North Central Florida receives $50K grant match
Jul 11, 2024
Foundation now has $100,000 to benefit Local College Access Network program.
Florida college student lied about being suspended 3 years over pro-Palestinian protest arrest
Jul 11, 2024
Charly Pringle fabricated emails and used AI-generated voicemail to produce suspension hoax.
Community session slated to discuss Tom Petty Park improvements
Jul 11, 2024
Event scheduled for July 17.
UF experts warn of potential peril caused by ocean acidification
Jul 11, 2024
Increased carbon dioxide in ocean can harm oysters, clams, sea urchins and corals.
Alachua County to close Four Creeks Preserve temporarily
Jul 10, 2024
Annual upkeep will shut down access for an estimated five days.
Alachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments
Jul 10, 2024
General county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Gainesville’s RTS wins $26.4 million federal grant to help buy hybrid buses
Jul 10, 2024
The city also will build a solar power facility as part of the transit award.
PK Yonge hires new girls basketball coach
Jul 10, 2024
Vanguard (Ocala) alum Jazzmin Bethea takes over for former coach Willie Powers.
Gainesville to hold open house for Greentree Dog Park
Jul 10, 2024
City seeking input for taxpayer-funded project.