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.
NewsTributes flood in for late I Am Country radio host C.J. Gish Dec 5, 20240 commentsSupport for Heather Jennings comes from across nation.
Local LivingLocal 2024 holiday festivities on tap Lillian Hamman Dec 5, 20241 commentEvents to help celebrate the joy of holiday season.
EducationNewberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 20242 commentsNewberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Local LivingMatheson kicks off Alachua County Bicentennial with symposium on Saturday Ronnie Lovler Dec 5, 20240 commentsEvent is first of two in December celebrating county’s past.
SportsGHS football sends three to the next level Mike Ridaught Dec 5, 20240 commentsTwo Hurricanes sign with Division-I programs during the early signing period.
NewsMotorcycle crash kills 1, seriously injures 1 in Lake Butler Staff Reports Dec 5, 20240 commentsIncident occurs at the intersection of State Road 100 and State Road 121.
SportsBuchholz trio sign to play Division-I college football Mike Ridaught Dec 4, 20240 commentsNick Clayton, who signed with Wisconsin, is the highest ranked recruit in area..
SportsUnion County’s Gavin Jenkins, Devin Diggs sign with Division-I programs Mike Ridaught Dec 4, 20240 commentsJenkins will play football for USF while Diggs will play baseball at University of North Florida.