Local LivingKatie Ledecky discusses new bestselling memoir at Cade Museum Lillian Hamman Dec 10, 20240 comments“Just Add Water” highlights swimmer’s historic career.
EducationDixie County Public Schools introduces 23 electric buses Glory Reitz Dec 10, 20245 commentsNew fleet brings air conditioning to DCPS transportation.
Government + PoliticsNewberry considers wastewater funding options Glory Reitz Dec 10, 20240 commentsCity hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
CrimeGPD urges public to come forward with crimes involving Adam Rosenthal C.J. Gish Dec 10, 20240 commentsFormer Gainesville mayoral candidate charged with two out-of-state homicides.
NewsFire burns 50 acres near Chiefland Staff Reports Dec 10, 20240 commentsMultiple units respond to field fire.
NewsHigh Springs firefighters rescue puppy in sinkhole Staff Reports Dec 10, 20241 commentDepartment also assists with brush fire near Springstead neighborhood.
SportsGHS, Santa Fe lead 2024 big school All Area teams Mike Ridaught Dec 10, 20240 commentsHurricanes and Raiders placed nine of 14 players on first or second team.
Local NewsCity and county advisory boards seek volunteers Lillian Hamman Dec 9, 20240 comments26 positions are open between Gainesville and Alachua County.
FeaturedRidaught: Hawthorne, Buchholz seniors set standard for excellence Mike Ridaught Dec 9, 20240 commentsHornets come off fifth straight championship appearance and Bobcats in fourth straight state semifinals.
Government + PoliticsFlorida’s Amendment 5 to occur automatically for Alachua County residents Staff Reports Dec 9, 20242 commentsProperty exemption starts for 2025 taxes.
NewsIllegal stop sign near Cabana Beach Apartments removed Staff Reports Dec 9, 20241 commentGainesville police request help in finding who erected stop sign at intersection.
NewsNewberry teen dies in hunting accident C.J. Gish Dec 9, 20243 commentsVictim transported to UF Health Shands Hospital after firearm accidentally discharged.
EducationGainesville schools combine for 3 national chess titles Seth Johnson Dec 9, 20240 commentsKindergarten, first and 10th grade teams win.
NewsOld Town woman dies in 2-vehicle collision Staff Reports Dec 9, 20241 commentCrash occurs on US Highway 19 northwest of Cross City.
SportsState runner-up Branford dominates small school All Area team Marty Pallman Dec 9, 20240 commentsBucs place five players on first, second teams after 27-4 season.
Local LivingGainesville kicks off holiday season with 2nd annual parade Glory Reitz Dec 7, 20242 commentsOver 100 organizations participated.
SportsFurious rally comes up short for Buchholz in state semifinal Marty Pallman Dec 7, 20240 commentsBobcats bounce back from 31-7 deficit, but fall at home to Osceola (Kissimmee) by six points.
SportsHawthorne rally, title run comes to an end Mike Ridaught Dec 7, 20240 commentsTurnovers prove to be difference as Hornets fall to Madison County, 21-14, in FHSAA Rural state championship game.
NewsArea communities receive Rural Infrastructure Fund Awards Staff Reports Dec 6, 20248 commentsLive Oak, Cedar Key, Cross City and Dixie County awarded nearly $4 million.
SportsDixie County falls short in FHSAA Rural FIT title game Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 20240 commentsBears rallies from a 21-0 deficit in second half but ends its season at 7-7.
NewsGainesville Black Professionals to dissolve, founder plans new nonprofit Seth Johnson Dec 6, 20241 commentGrant started group to foster connections.
FeaturedRidaught: Hawthorne, Buchholz back on big stage Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 20240 commentsHawthorne returns to fifth straight championship game, Buchholz in fourth straight state semifinals.
SportsNewberry football standouts sign letters of intent Marty Pallman Dec 5, 20240 commentsJarquez Carter signs with Ohio State, Mykah Newton with Miami.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project Seth Johnson Dec 5, 20243 commentsClimbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.