SportsFormer Gators tune up for Olympics at Holloway Pro Classic Ricky Quintana Jul 20, 20240 commentsInaugural event held on UF’s Pearcy Beard Track.
News1 extricated from 3-vehicle collision on NW 39th Avenue Staff Reports Jul 20, 20240 commentsPatient transported to hospital in stable condition.
National SportsUF experts predict AI upgrade for Olympic Games Eric Hamilton | UF Jul 20, 20240 commentsAI will identify young stars, smooth hosting responsibilities, judge impartially.
SportsRidaught: Florida QB Graham Mertz, St. Francis Catholic a win-win Mike Ridaught Jul 19, 20240 commentsOver 200 kids participated Graham Mertz Youth Football Camp.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20241 commentSenior housing project debated after funding issues.
NewsGainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20240 commentsMetal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20244 commentsMillage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 19, 20242 commentsRepublican Emery Gainey and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
EducationSasse resigns unexpectedly as UF president, citing wife’s health Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 18, 20244 commentsFormer U.S. senator for Nebraska spent 17 months at helm of UF.
SportsNewberry trio commit to D-I schools Mike Ridaught Jul 18, 20240 commentsJarquez Carter, the No. 61 overall player in Florida according to 247Sports, headed to Ohio State.
EducationSchool district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences Glory Reitz Jul 18, 20240 commentsTeachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
NewsGainesville’s Akwaaba Freedom School celebrates national award Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20240 comments 6-week summer school focuses on literacy.
EducationVerizon to give away $3 million of free backpacks Lillian Hamman Jul 18, 20241 comment“School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event ahead of 2024-25 school year.
SportsNew faces, old faces highlight Wednesday’s Media Day Mike Ridaught Jul 17, 20240 comments30 teams attend 2024 North Central Florida High School Football Media Day in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsNewberry works on strategic plan for downtown Glory Reitz Jul 17, 20242 commentsPreliminary revitalization action plan to be ready in 6-8 weeks.
ElectionsTrump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20240 comments“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
EducationSchool board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote Glory Reitz Jul 17, 20244 commentsBoard to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 17, 20242 commentsPeter King, Chad Scott and Latrell Simmons will battle for the Democratic Party nomination.
EducationSF partners with Uber on access and safety initiative Staff Reports Jul 17, 20240 commentsEligible students to receive Uber vouchers for two rides within 15 miles of campus.
EducationSchool board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels Glory Reitz Jul 16, 20241 comment$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
SportsSummer Sonic Highlights: Buchholz baseball Mike Ridaught Jul 16, 20240 commentsBobcats advanced to first state championship game in program history.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20247 commentsCounty tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
NewsHouchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20248 commentsCounty equity plan developed under Houchen.
HealthUF Health specialties earn national recognition again Staff Reports Jul 16, 20240 commentsSeven programs rank among top 50 nationally.