Crime Gainesville man arrested for vandalizing City Hall, making threats to mayor C.J. Gish Aug 26, 2024Charges stem from March incidents at Old Library Building and Mayor Harvey Ward’s office
State News Florida UF: natural ponds better than stormwater ponds at removing nutrients Brad Buck | UF/IFAS Aug 25, 2024Florida has 76,000 stormwater ponds.
Crime Florida Highway Patrol searching for suspect in fatal hit-and-run Staff Reports Aug 24, 2024Investigators looking for camera footage from the area.
Sports Defense, special teams spark Buchholz win Mike Ridaught Aug 24, 2024Booster Stadium in Ocala has proven to be a tough place to play for the Buchholz football team. Two years ago, it took a 37-yard field goal […]
Sports Hurricanes blow away Braden River Cam Parker Aug 24, 2024Gainesville wins first season opener in four years with 38-7 home win.
Sports Ridaught: A quarter century in the ‘Ville Mike Ridaught Aug 23, 2024Friday’s Buchholz at Vanguard football game marks 25 years of broadcasting high school football in Gainesville.
News Update: State Park Great Outdoors Initiative meetings postponed Seth Johnson Aug 23, 2024Proposals range from lodges to golf courses.
Government + Politics Gainesville plan board OKs new hotel with traffic reservations Seth Johnson Aug 23, 2024Board attempts to bind city with 4-1 vote.
News Keystone Heights man dies in crash near Lake Butler Staff Reports Aug 23, 2024Vehicle leaves State Road 121 and collides with culver and tree.
Sports Union County looks for state title run after recent near-misses Marty Pallman Aug 23, 2024Tigers look to advance past last year’s regional final loss.
Crime Williston man receives 25-year sentence for Shajon Spikes’ murder Staff Reports Aug 23, 2024Shooting occurred in February 2021 at Willy Mart.
Sports Panthers ace test against Wolves Mike Ridaught Aug 22, 2024Newberry finished with 29 aces in sweep of host St. Francis Catholic Academy.
Education School Board approves turnaround plan for Rawlings Glory Reitz Aug 22, 2024Board members push for more detailed plan.
Sports Physicality point of emphasis for Santa Fe in 2024 Mike Ridaught Aug 22, 2024Raiders enter season with new coach and 15-game losing streak.
Government + Politics Alachua County to kick off study of U.S. 301 corridor Seth Johnson Aug 21, 2024Study projected to run for multiple years.
Education State Board of Education changes charter conversion rule Glory Reitz Aug 21, 2024New requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
Crime 3 men sentenced for sexual crimes on juveniles C.J. Gish Aug 21, 2024Gainesville Police Department arrested three men in separate incidents.
Sports Long running high school sports show resumes Mike Ridaught Aug 21, 2024Weekly sports show, “The Prep Zone,” will originate from locally owned Sonic Drive-In.
Sports Jackson excited about year two at P.K. Yonge Mike Ridaught Aug 21, 2024Blue Wave were competitive but struggled as part of 3-7 record in Willie Jackson’s first season.
Elections Vu, McNealy win school board seats Glory Reitz Aug 20, 2024District 2 incumbent Diyonne McGraw falls to challenger.
Government + Politics Alford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners Seth Johnson Aug 20, 2024Primaries set up host of contested races in November.
Elections Gainesville selects Duncan-Walker, Ingle for City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 20, 2024Chestnut runs unopposed.
Government + Politics Alachua mayor wins lifetime achievement award Glory Reitz Aug 20, 2024Coerper is in his fourth term as mayor.
Crime Inglis man arrested in Williston for murder Staff Reports Aug 20, 2024Suspect allegedly shot and killed victim on Monday.