EducationSchool board adopts final $612 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentSchool district millage rates set to 6.2610.
NewsGainesville holds remembrance ceremony for 23rd anniversary of 9/11 Lillian Hamman Sep 11, 20240 commentsMayor Harvey Ward issues Patriot’s Day proclamation.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentCity Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Local NewsFEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens in Alachua County Staff Reports Sep 11, 20240 commentsA FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DCR) is now open in Alachua County for people needing assistance following Hurricane Deby. The DCR office is located at the […]
CrimeColumbia County pleads for parental aid after “taxing” 72 hours Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20240 commentsThree school threats forced asset diversion.
NewsDowntown Gainesville parking enforcement to start Monday Staff Reports Sep 11, 20245 commentsNew rates designed to stimulate increased turnover in high-demand spaces.
Education21 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Staff Reports Sep 11, 20241 commentGainesville High leads way with 10 students followed by Eastside with six and Buchholz with five.
CrimeUpdate: No social media threats identified toward Chiefland schools C.J. Gish Sep 11, 20240 commentsLaw enforcement investigating social media posts from neighboring school district.
SportsEagles soar to Class 2A-District 1 home win Mike Ridaught Sep 10, 20240 commentsOak Hall uses a balanced effort to sweep visiting St. Francis Catholic Academy.
Government + PoliticsApplication pulled for Archer concrete batch plant Glory Reitz Sep 10, 20240 commentsArnold plans to resubmit new application for indoor concrete batch plant.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20240 commentsAlachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year.
News3 more student protesters arrested at UF accept plea deals in criminal cases Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Sep 10, 20240 commentsStudents will pay small fine with no jail time.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20243 commentsComplaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis announces over $122M for rural infrastructure Staff Reports Sep 10, 20241 commentNearly $19 million awarded to Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties.
Crime2 teens arrested for Fort White High School threats C.J. Gish Sep 10, 20240 commentsThird arrest in three days for school threats.
BusinessLloyd Clarke Sports to reopen Thursday after 14-month closure Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20240 commentsFire closed store last year.
Elections4As PAC to question Alachua County candidates at general elections forum Staff Reports Sep 10, 20240 commentsEvent to be held at Mt. Pleasant UMC Church in Gainesville.
NewsGrassRoots Festival eyes Alachua County expansion with 270-acre purchase Seth Johnson Sep 10, 202419 commentsLand under contract until end of September.
SportsSanta Fe eases past Newberry Mike Ridaught Sep 9, 20240 commentsJunior Brooke Findley has game-high 10 kills as Raiders sweep Panthers, improve to 9-3.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 20241 commentInfrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
SportsRidaught: Big week ahead in sports Mike Ridaught Sep 9, 20240 commentsMainstreet to live stream Eastside football on Thursday and GHS will be on 106.9 FM on Friday.
CrimeACSO adds 12 counts of child porn possession to Joel Searby charges Glory Reitz Sep 9, 20242 commentsFiles found on Searby’s laptop include photos and videos of young boys.
NewsDixon resigns as Gainesville Fire chief Seth Johnson Sep 9, 20242 commentsHe also led homeless, gun violence programs.
Local NewsStarke man flees deputies, dies after being apprehended Staff Reports Sep 9, 20242 commentsSuspect rams patrol car before fleeing on foot into nearby pond.