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Biden withdraws from presidential race
Biden endorses Vice President Kamala Harris.
Rain barrels: Harvesting the power of Florida’s rainy seasons
Jul 21, 2024
Rain barrels can bring cost savings, environmental benefits.
3 injured when vehicle avoids box on I-75, collides with tree
Jul 20, 2024
Emergency responders extract one victim just north of Gainesville.
Former Gators tune up for Olympics at Holloway Pro Classic
Jul 20, 2024
Inaugural event held on UF’s Pearcy Beard Track.
1 extricated from 3-vehicle collision on NW 39th Avenue
Jul 20, 2024
Patient transported to hospital in stable condition.
UF experts predict AI upgrade for Olympic Games
Jul 20, 2024
AI will identify young stars, smooth hosting responsibilities, judge impartially.
Ridaught: Florida QB Graham Mertz, St. Francis Catholic a win-win
Jul 19, 2024
Over 200 kids participated Graham Mertz Youth Football Camp.
Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Jul 19, 2024
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Gainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings
Jul 19, 2024
Metal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday.
Gainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes
Jul 19, 2024
Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Jul 19, 2024
Republican Emery Gainey and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Sasse resigns unexpectedly as UF president, citing wife’s health
Jul 18, 2024
Former U.S. senator for Nebraska spent 17 months at helm of UF.
Newberry trio commit to D-I schools
Jul 18, 2024
Jarquez Carter, the No. 61 overall player in Florida according to 247Sports, headed to Ohio State.
School district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences
Jul 18, 2024
Teachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
Gainesville’s Akwaaba Freedom School celebrates national award
Jul 18, 2024
6-week summer school focuses on literacy.
Verizon to give away $3 million of free backpacks
Jul 18, 2024
“School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event ahead of 2024-25 school year.
New faces, old faces highlight Wednesday’s Media Day
Jul 17, 2024
30 teams attend 2024 North Central Florida High School Football Media Day in Gainesville.
Newberry works on strategic plan for downtown
Jul 17, 2024
Preliminary revitalization action plan to be ready in 6-8 weeks.
Trump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity
Jul 17, 2024
“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
School board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote
Jul 17, 2024
Board to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Jul 17, 2024
Peter King, Chad Scott and Latrell Simmons will battle for the Democratic Party nomination.
SF partners with Uber on access and safety initiative
Jul 17, 2024
Eligible students to receive Uber vouchers for two rides within 15 miles of campus.
School board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels
Jul 16, 2024
$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
Summer Sonic Highlights: Buchholz baseball
Jul 16, 2024
Bobcats advanced to first state championship game in program history.