Local NewsGroup gathers to pray for 91-year-old victim of sexual assault Lillian Hamman Jun 25, 20241 commentAuthorities have arrested 14-year-old for attack.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby Glory Reitz Jun 25, 20241 commentCitizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
ElectionsVoter registration deadline for primary election slated for July 22 Staff Reports Jun 25, 20240 commentsPrimary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
SportsNewberry leads All Area small school baseball team Mike Ridaught Jun 25, 20240 comments1A regional finalist Panthers led way with four players followed by Trenton and Oak Hall with two each.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget Glory Reitz Jun 24, 20240 commentsCity’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
ElectionsSchool rezoning, GRU issues crop up at League of Women Voters candidate forum Seth Johnson Jun 24, 20242 commentsPrimary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
NewsAlachua Police Department re-hires former chief as captain Glory Reitz Jun 24, 20241 commentChad Scott running for Alachua County Sheriff
NewsLifeSouth announces urgent need for all blood types Staff Reports Jun 24, 20240 commentsSummer shortages stem from decline in blood donations, increase in usage at local hospitals.
SportsRidaught: Area 12U baseball team wins national tournament Mike Ridaught Jun 24, 20240 comments12U Naturals North baseball team earns Cal Ripken Experience championship.
Local NewsFort White teen dies when pickup tire failure leads to collision with tree Staff Reports Jun 24, 20244 commentsAccident occurs north of Fort White.
SportsState champion Trenton places 3 on All Area small school softball team Marty Pallman Jun 24, 20242 comments1A runner-up Branford also adds three players to squad.
NewsUpdate: Live Oak boy found on Saturday Staff Reports Jun 24, 20240 commentsBoy last seen near 168th Street in Live Oak on Thursday.
Local LivingFamily Discovery Camps start in July at Florida Museum Emma Riutort | Florida Museum of Natural History Jun 23, 20240 commentsFour weekend camps available.
Faith + InspirationGilland: The baby and the bath water Mike Gilland Jun 23, 20240 commentsThoughts who the fall of Christian leaders.
HealthUF/IFAS researcher stresses importance of pasteurization Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jun 22, 20240 commentsRaw milk, eggs cited as possible virus transmitters.
Local LivingAging Matters: Dementia numbers, awareness on upswing Ronnie Lovler Jun 22, 20240 commentsSeniors with dementia, caregivers face intertwined challenges
NewsFormer Gainesville mayoral candidate reported missing C.J. Gish Jun 21, 20246 commentsMissing persons report filed with Gainesville Police Department for Adam Rosenthal.
Government + PoliticsChestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term Seth Johnson Jun 21, 20244 commentsList includes economic development, homelessness.
NewsFire destroys cabinet shop in Hawthorne Staff Reports Jun 21, 20240 commentsMultiple units respond to Thursday blaze on SE 200th Way.
BusinessLast Mac’s Drive-Thru founding employee retires Lillian Hamman Jun 21, 20243 commentsJon McMillan says goodbye after 37 years of service.
Government + PoliticsBielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third Seth Johnson Jun 20, 202411 commentsSustainability office has also been reorganized.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission finalizes housing code change, approves loan Seth Johnson Jun 20, 20241 commentLoan will go to affordable housing project.
CrimeEducation First for Newberry leader arrested for lewd behavior, luring a minor C.J. Gish Jun 20, 20245 commentsJoel Searby booked into Alachua County Jail.
SportsRidaught: Gators’ season ends against the Aggies in CWS semifinals Mike Ridaught Jun 20, 20240 commentsFlorida’s remarkable run comes to an end after barely advancing to NCAA tournament.