Government + Politics Seat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Eric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
Government + Politics Newberry approves first reading of solar regulations update Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024City also approves future land use, zoning for industrial business park next to NC Ranch development.
Sports Bell steps down, Whittemore returns to Buchholz Mike Ridaught Feb 27, 2024Chuck Bell will remain as the school’s defensive coordinator while former coach Mark Whittemore takes over.
News Hawthorne experiences another stint of water loss, boiled water notice Seth Johnson Feb 27, 2024Tuesday’s break connected with Monday incident.
Government + Politics Newberry recovers from holding pond sinkhole Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Surrounding wells test results did not raise concerns.
Crime Lake City shooting kills 23-year-old man Staff Reports Feb 27, 2024Incident occurs Monday night on NW Ashley Street.
Sports State semifinalist Branford No. 5 in first regional rankings Mike Ridaught Feb 27, 2024Defending Class 2A state champion University Christian (Jacksonville) is No. 1
News Alachua 4K gang members receive federal sentences Staff Reports Feb 26, 2024Last 12 defendants sentenced for drug trafficking, firearm charges.
Sports Ridaught: Buchholz baseball aiming for first final four Mike Ridaught Feb 26, 2024Several area teams look for postseason runs.
News Hawthorne water service cut off for several hours Seth Johnson Feb 26, 2024Issue caused by broadband installation.
Government + Politics Gainesville police chief resigns under pressure Seth Johnson Feb 26, 2024Scott to leave police department in March.
News Ft. McCoy motorcyclist dies in collision with van in Levy County Staff Reports Feb 26, 2024Law enforcement locates, arrests van driver who fled scene.
Local Living Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show to start this weekend Glory Reitz Feb 26, 2024Events to run through March 5.
Education Florida Museum to open new permanent exhibit in March Nikhil Srinivasan | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 25, 2024Exhibit focuses on impact of water in Florida.
Education Newberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting Glory Reitz Feb 24, 2024Three more meetings to come.
Local News UF engineers awarded contract to build space telescopes Simon Barke | UF, Emily Hinds | UF Feb 24, 2024Contract is with European Space Agency.
Local Living Aging Matters: Social activities boost senior health, happiness Ronnie Lovler Feb 24, 2024Locals gather for annual senior prom.
Government + Politics DeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key Seth Johnson Feb 23, 2024Funds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
News HCA North Florida Hospital reports surgery increase J.C. Derrick Feb 23, 2024CEO cites infrastructure, process improvements.
Sports Ridaught: Branford looks to complete the mission as softball season starts Mike Ridaught Feb 23, 2024Area softball teams prepped for strong seasons.
Sports Defending 1A champion Williston closes in on No. 1 in power poll Mike Ridaught Feb 23, 2024Six area teams recognized in regional boys hoops rankings.
Crime GPD releases update on Pointe 23 Apartments homicide Staff Reports Feb 23, 2024Police seek information on three black males who fled seen.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 2024Commission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Sports Gainesville’s Ori Sela named Athlete of the Week Mike Ridaught Feb 22, 2024Sela finished as a state runner-up in two events at FHSAA Girls Weightlifting State Championships.