Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 20254 commentsPrevious referendum passed in November 2024.
NewsUF Health Psychiatric Hospital mural raises mental health awareness Lillian Hamman May 15, 20251 comment‘Walking Through the Storm’ depicts healing journey during National Mental Health Awareness Month.
CrimeGainesville police arrest voyeurism suspect C.J. Gish May 15, 20252 commentsSuspect identified on same day police release photos asking for help identifying him.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority OKs water rate increase, keeps city contribution flat for 2026 budget Seth Johnson May 15, 20253 commentsProfits to stay even as utility tackles debt.
NewsNorth Central Florida homeless count reports 128-person increase from 2024 Staff Reports May 14, 20252 commentsAlachua County held majority of homeless individuals.
SportsTrenton baseball season ends in state semifinals Mike Ridaught May 14, 20250 commentsTigers finish 24-5 with their second straight state semifinal appearance.
CrimeGainesville police seek to identify voyeurism suspect Staff Reports May 14, 20250 commentsMan looking into apartment located in Southwest Gainesville.
Sports5 Newberry athletes sign collegiately Mike Ridaught May 14, 20250 commentsGirls lacrosse, softball, volleyball, boys basketball and football represented.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County agrees to new Regional Transit System spending contract Seth Johnson May 14, 20252 commentsCounty also votes on surtax oversight for cities, new public art.
EducationUF launches marine animal conservation program for Levy County students Lee Ann Anderson May 14, 20250 commentsSeries piloted at Cedar Key School focuses on local marine science impacts.
SportsGainesville wins pitchers’ duel, advances to regional final Marty Pallman May 14, 20250 commentsThe Gainesville Hurricanes knew they were in for a big-time pitchers’ duel in Tuesday’s 5A Region 2 Semifinal against Springstead (Spring Hill). The Hurricanes’ softball team […]
SportsDefending state champion Trenton headed back to final four Mike Ridaught May 14, 20250 commentsSolo home runs by Olivia Weaver and MacKenzie Fisher were difference in 2-1 win against Williston.
Government + PoliticsArcher aims to recover $290K of invoices using county infrastructure funds Lillian Hamman May 13, 20251 commentCity to provide budget update at May 27 meeting.
EducationSanta Fe College grad, former paratrooper wins up to $55,000 for UF degree Staff Reports May 13, 20250 commentsRowland wants to work in forest fire services.
Government + PoliticsCounty to consider improving roads jointly owned with Newberry Lillian Hamman May 13, 20250 commentsNewberry city building vacancies to create opportunities for county satellite offices.
NewsMan dies after SUV collides with tree, catches fire near Hampton Staff Reports May 13, 20250 commentsSUV drives off SE 109th Street early Tuesday morning.
EducationOak Hall, Frazer School students return with 6 national chess titles Seth Johnson May 12, 20251 commentSuperNationals in Orlando drew more than 4,600 players.
SportsRidaught: Trenton, Buchholz baseball final four bound again Mike Ridaught May 12, 20250 commentsTigers to play on Wednesday and Bobcats take field on Friday.
CrimeKanapaha Middle School student arrested after mass shooting threats C.J. Gish May 12, 20252 commentsTeenage suspect reportedly posted two threats on social media.
CrimeFormer Gainesville mayoral candidate, Rosenthal, indicted for murder in Tennessee Seth Johnson May 12, 20250 commentsGrand jury indicted on two charges.
CrimeGainesville man sentenced to more than 10 years for child pornography charges Staff Reports May 12, 20251 commentStephen Young arrested in March 2024.
BusinessMyers, Briggs and Gainesville: How popular personality type test found its home Seth Johnson May 12, 20252 commentsMother-daughter team started test in 1940s.
SportsGainesville’s Tayeshawn Rochelle wins 3A 400 hurdles at state championships Ricky Quintana May 11, 20251 commentSeveral area athletes excel in Saturday’s FHSAA Track and Field State Championships.
SportsBuchholz beats Pace in extras, heads back to final four Mike Ridaught May 11, 20250 commentsBobcats advance to their second straight final four.