DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers opens 43rd Street storefront
Grand opening planned for August.
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Newberry finalizes McDonald’s plan for Highland Park
Restaurant could open as early as October.
UF/IFAS study: New tool detects crop drought stress before it’s visible
New light-scanning imaging could help farmers save water and reduce losses.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County awards $2M in summer camp scholarships
Eligible children ages 5 to 17 can attend one of 21 participating camps.
Alachua County commissioners move toward aides, support staff restructure
Vacant positions allow restructuring.
Mac’s Drive-Thru to expand with Thornebrook walk-up window
New location will introduce Mac’s milkshakes.
New FirstNet cell site expands emergency communications in Horseshoe Beach
Tuesday ceremony marks first of 135 sites to be deployed nationwide.
Buchholz cracks top 125 in national football rankings
Columbia (Lake City) is ranked just outside the top 250.
HCA’s North Florida Hospital to end professional chaplain services
Facility to move to volunteer program in August.
Voter registration deadline for 2026 primary election is July 20
Primary election set for Aug. 18.
Whistleblower investigation clears Alachua County staff of animal mistreatment
Three claims substantiated; 24 largely dismissed.
Gainesville man pleads guilty to federal drug, firearms charges
Eddie Scott to be sentenced on Sept. 1.
The Front 9: Donovan’s NBA move, Gators’ 5 numbers to fix in ’26
The news really didn’t come out of nowhere that Billy Donovan is going to San Antonio to be the No. 1 assistant. He had been bouncing the idea off close friends for a couple of weeks.
Gallery: America 250 parades through Newberry
City celebrates inaugural Fourth of July parade.
Gainesville community joins local leaders in opposing Boys & Girls Club sale
Backroom discussions fall short, legal action possible.
Frazer School faces eviction over unpaid rent, mortgage claims
Court records show Newberry Christian Community School Inc. filed suit in May.
Holiday History: Independence Day and the Constitution
Looking back at America’s founding documents
State championships determine All Area COY selections
Three of the four honorees were first-time award winners.
Melrose residents ask Alachua County to investigate WildFlowers permit compliance
Festival happened in March after debated permit.
Local family remembers fallen Marine through Joshua 1:9 Foundation
Organization’s dog tags to be distributed at Newberry July Fourth parade.
Alachua County Public Schools earns B grade for 2025-26 school year
Release of district and school grades comes on heels of statewide assessment results.
Florida gas prices rise 71 cents over last Independence Day weekend
State’s $3.83 per gallon remains same as last week.
Lake City man, 23, dies when ejected from vehicle in Union County
Accident occurs early Thursday morning south of Lake Butler on County Road 18A.
Mainstreet unveils Stars, Stripes & Shoutouts nominees
Recognizing community heroes.