Business‘A renaissance for agriculture’: Newberry AgFoodTech Park to boost town’s future Glory Reitz Jul 5, 20240 commentsAg tech research incubator expected to generate 10 jobs per acre.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet celebrates 2 years in print J.C. Derrick Jul 5, 20240 commentsWins span editorial, business operations.
History1924 Paris Olympics kickstarted traditions still loved in 2024 Karen Dooley | UF Jul 4, 20240 commentsUF researcher explains importance of 1924 games.
Local LivingCOVID spells trouble for Hippodrome Theatre Gary Nelson Jul 4, 20247 comments25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee sits out a few rounds.
Local LivingUF scientists ask divers, boaters to watch for invasive species Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Jul 4, 20240 commentsStudy trying to identify spread of pulse corals.
NewsCrash shuts down I-75, truck driver airlifted to Shands J.C. Derrick Jul 4, 20240 commentsTire issue sends SUV into path of semi.
Government + PoliticsOver 150 state laws take effect this month Glory Reitz Jul 4, 20242 commentsNew laws include teaching history of communism to K-12 students, stand-your-ground defense against bears.
NewsACFR uses Jaws of Life to free injured person Staff Reports Jul 4, 20240 commentsFlorida Highway Patrol investigating crash.
CrimeFlorida Department of Law Enforcement agents raid Alachua law office J.C. Derrick Jul 4, 20240 commentsSearch warrant details unknown.
Local LivingUF/IFAS: Heat-related illness toolkit created to help agricultural workers Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jul 4, 20240 commentsAgricultural safety center and UF/IFAS partner to educate on heat-related illness.
FeaturedHoliday History: July 4th and unalienable rights Tim Price Jul 4, 20242 commentsWhere do your rights as an American come from?
SportsSenior Spotlight: Cooper Badics of Gainesville Mike Ridaught Jul 3, 20240 commentsBadics, who played football and water polo at GHS, received a scholarship to play football at Edwards Waters University.
NewsGainesville Fire Rescue offers Fourth of July safety tips Staff Reports Jul 3, 20240 commentsMore than 10,200 people treated for fireworks-related injuries in 2022.
Local NewsAlachua County homeless survey shows drop from 2023 Seth Johnson Jul 3, 20241 commentNumbers remain higher than 2022.
SportsGainesville All Stars claim 10U state title Gary Nelson Jul 2, 20240 commentsTeam to compete in Virginia later this month.
Government + PoliticsFlorida amends PACE program as cases continue at state Supreme Court Seth Johnson Jul 2, 20241 commentNew law began on July 1.
SportsSummer Sonic Highlights: Williston boys basketball Mike Ridaught Jul 2, 20240 commentsRed Devils cruised to their second straight Class 1A championship in 2024.
EducationNewberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 202414 commentsSchool board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
BusinessBlue Gill Quality Foods to relocate Lillian Hamman Jul 2, 20240 commentsLocal southern food favorite will move to Butler Shopping Center.
SportsRidaught: Gators well represented on U.S. Olympic Team Mike Ridaught Jul 1, 20240 commentsMultiple UF athletes will head to Paris in July for 2024 Summer Olympics.
Local NewsHigh Springs hires new Parks, REC director Staff Reports Jul 1, 20241 commentFort White native has worked in Alachua for the last decade.
NewsGainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline Seth Johnson Jul 1, 202412 commentsUnions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
NewsAlachua County receives $1.4M to design “Paths to Opportunity” project Staff Reports Jul 1, 20240 commentsCounty to address SW 20th Avenue corridor near UF and UF Health Shands Hospital.
NewsGainesville Fire Rescue extinguishes house fire, rescues cat Staff Reports Jul 1, 20241 commentFirefighters from two stations battle early Monday blaze.