CrimeGainesville man sentenced to 46 months for drug and illegal firearm offenses Staff Reports Aug 19, 20260 commentsDaMorie Miles used social media to buy and sell marijuana and obtain machine gun.
Local LivingHistoric preservationist Roy Hunt receives top Rotary Club award Ronnie Lovler Aug 19, 20260 commentsAward presented at Tuesday meeting.
BusinessGlanzer Realty sells historic Newberry office to local State Farm agent Lillian Hamman Aug 19, 20260 commentsJoy Glanzer to bring business closer to home.
SportsHigh school football preview show kicks off broadcast coverage Mike Ridaught Aug 19, 20260 commentsWeekly high school show returns Wednesday, followed by a pair of football broadcasts on Friday.
SportsBuchholz, Hawthorne and Bradford start season ranked in power poll top 10 Marty Pallman Aug 19, 20260 commentsDefending state champion Raines (Jacksonville) back on top of preseason regional football poll.
SportsNewberry aims for extended playoff run in 2026 Marty Pallman Aug 19, 20260 commentsPanthers advanced to Class 2A playoffs in 2025 after 0-3 start.
ElectionsRockwell wins reelection to school board Nick Anschultz Aug 19, 202619 commentsJanine Plavac and Hunter Miller to go into runoff election for District 1 seat.
ElectionsRandall wins tight race for Florida House District 21 by 174 votes Seth Johnson Aug 18, 20260 commentsUniversal primary allowed victory with 27% of total vote.
ElectionsVoters approve Certain’s switch from school board to Alachua County commission Seth Johnson Aug 18, 20262 commentsCertain wins seat with 39% of vote.
ElectionsGainesville elections 2026: Ward earns final term, joined by Willits and Crabbe Seth Johnson Aug 18, 20265 commentsVoters like city trajectory, mayor said.
ElectionsAtria wins Alachua County judge race with 61% of vote Seth Johnson Aug 18, 20260 commentsRace featured two public defenders.
ElectionsRawson secures Republican nod for Florida House District 10 amid scrutiny Lillian Hamman Aug 18, 20266 commentsOver 63% of Alachua County’s votes favored the candidate.
NewsDeputies respond to small plane crash near Micanopy Staff Reports Aug 18, 20260 commentsOccupants uninjured after single-engine plane goes down in marsh area west of I-75.
EducationNewberry Community School Board adopts school improvement plan Nick Anschultz Aug 18, 20260 commentsBoard also approved resolution to expand charter school’s services to K-5 starting next year.
Government + PoliticsGRU stormwater, solid waste charges moving to annual property tax bills Staff Reports Aug 18, 20261 commentGainesville property owners will see changes starting Oct. 1.
Local Living3rd annual ‘Broadway at B’nai’ on tap Aug. 23 Ronnie Lovler Aug 18, 20261 commentMusical to be held at Bnai Israel in Gainesville.
SportsOak Hall raises bar after winning a ring Mike Ridaught Aug 18, 20260 commentsSSAA 3A champion Eagles will compete as an FHSAA Independent school in 2026.
SportsRidaught: Former Gator Hank Rone back in the orange & blue Mike Ridaught Aug 17, 20260 commentsVolleyball high school coach transitions from Newberry to Branford.
Food + DrinkGainesville features 7 bagel shops Lillian Hamman Aug 17, 20261 commentSit down and walk-up windows for all locations.
NewsAlachua, Marion county officials honor Evinston’s Johnson Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20260 commentsLloyd W. Johnson farmed, built and taught on the county line.
Education‘Gainesville blooms’: UF students return, mayor gives first assignment Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20262 commentsFreshman Gators spent a busy weekend moving onto campus and surrounding housing for the first time as the University of Florida ramps up to the start […]
CrimeLive Oak man receives 12-year sentence for postal key theft, robbery and assault Staff Reports Aug 17, 20260 commentsMultiple incidents occurred in March 2025.
CrimeDriver arrested following fatal high-speed crash in Lake City Staff Reports Aug 17, 20260 commentsIncident occurs Saturday night on US Highway 90.
SportsHawthorne eyes another championship run Marty Pallman Aug 17, 20260 commentsHornets claimed third state title in four seasons in 2025.