SportsEastside starts fast, tops Sandalwood on Senior Night Mike Ridaught Oct 19, 20240 commentsOffense, defense, and special teams played a role as the Rams won their fourth straight game.
Local LivingVolunteers gear up for Friends of the Library sale Lillian Hamman Oct 18, 20240 commentsFall sale to feature more than 500,000 items.
Local NewsChiefland woman, 63, dies in Levy County crash Staff Reports Oct 18, 20240 commentsDriver traveled into oncoming traffic.
Local EventsLubee Bat Conservancy to host 20th annual festival Staff Reports Oct 18, 20240 commentsNew baby bats ready to greet.
SportsTigers lone unbeaten, focused on getting better Mike Ridaught Oct 18, 20240 commentsUnion County (Lake Butler), which is 6-0, will host Trinity Catholic (Ocala) at 7:30 p.m. for Senior Night.
SportsBradford, Buchholz, Hawthorne in power poll top 10 Marty Pallman Oct 18, 20240 commentsRaines (Jacksonville) takes over top spot with Nease (Ponte Vedra) close behind in shakeup of regional football rankings.
SportsOak Hall wins 4th straight title, joins GHS and Santa Fe as district champions Mike Ridaught Oct 17, 20240 commentsClass 1A State runner-up Branford wins Rural District 6, while number four seed Chiefland upsets Trenton to win Rural District 7.
BusinessInaugural ‘Cool Heroes’ giveaway nets Army vet free AC unit Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20241 commentWinner has also worked at P.K. Yonge for 24 years.
Government + PoliticsGainesville police update shows positive crime trends Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20240 commentsCommission finalized higher commercial solid waste fee.
Local NewsImpact of new homelessness law remains unclear Glory Reitz Oct 17, 20241 commentMayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
HealthGRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20240 commentsNew guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
HealthNIH awards UF Health researchers $11.8 million grant Staff Reports Oct 17, 20240 commentsGrant to fund research aimed at combatting resistant bacteria.
NewsGainesville man, 50, dies in motorcycle crash Staff Reports Oct 17, 20241 commentCause of crash under investigation.
NewsGPD encourages parents, childcare providers to listen to children Glory Reitz Oct 16, 20242 commentsAfter the conviction of a sexual predator and a victim’s mother, GPD pushes parents to take threats seriously.
Local NewsAlachua County tax collector to offer kiosks at Publix Seth Johnson Oct 16, 20240 commentsSelf-serve kiosks provide vehicle registration renewals.
CrimeSexual predator, mother of child victim sentenced to prison Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsMom allowed daughter to visit registered sexual predator unsupervised.
ElectionsGeneral election early voting to start Oct. 21 Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsEight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Government + PoliticsForward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsCounty to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsNew beacons installed at multiple locations.
SportsGHS cruises, P.K. Yonge rallies to district finale Mike Ridaught Oct 16, 20241 commentThe top seeded Hurricanes started quickly, winning the first set, 25-1, en route of a sweep of Leesburg in 5A-5 Semifinals.
EducationAlachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 202421 commentsBoard set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
CrimeGainesville police seek public’s help with September hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 15, 20241 commentTwo pedestrians sustained serious injuries in collision.
NewsFanning Springs man dies in collision with semi in Levy County Staff Reports Oct 15, 20240 commentsCrash occurs at Cash and Carry Pole Barns and Discount Lumber.
BusinessMainstreet to double print distribution starting Oct. 30 Seth Johnson Oct 15, 20243 commentsSuccess of first delivery zone propels expansion.