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.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 20241 comment$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20245 commentsCity Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
NewsGainesville celebrates Juneteenth at Bo Diddley Plaza Glory Reitz Jun 19, 20241 commentJubilee draws over 100 attendees downtown.
Local NewsHigh Springs selects new public works director Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20240 commentsKytle has worked in the city for seven years.
NewsFallen tree traps 4 people in Gainesville driveway Staff Reports Jun 19, 20240 commentsOccupants transported to local hospital.
NewsGas leak sparks evacuation in northwest Gainesville J.C. Derrick Jun 19, 20241 commentGas leak remained active for about 45 minutes.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne keeps Randall as mayor, approves equipment purchase Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20240 commentsCommission OKs repainting at Little Orange Creek.
Local LivingLocals gather to talk emergency preparedness Ronnie Lovler Jun 19, 20240 commentsCounty official provides tips for protection as hot, wet season formally begins.
EducationSBAC discusses policy changes Glory Reitz Jun 19, 20243 commentsBoard members, citizens talk discipline, books, bathrooms
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20241 commentGainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
NewsGainesville woman dies in 2-vehicle crash Staff Reports Jun 18, 20240 commentsCollision occurs on SW 24th Avenue in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsEthics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe Glory Reitz Jun 18, 20241 commentNo word on Coleman ethics complaint.
EducationUF earns 5-star rating from Money magazine Staff Reports Jun 18, 20241 commentSecond year in row publication selects university to “Best Colleges in America” list.
SportsState champion Trenton softball guests tonight on final sports show Mike Ridaught Jun 18, 20240 commentsHead coach Clint Anderson and the Class 1A state champion Tigers will be at Sonic Drive-In of Gainesville from 7-8 p.m.
NewsTampa woman dies in Columbia County single-vehicle accident Staff Reports Jun 18, 20241 commentSUV travels off US 90 and collides with railroad gate mechanism.
NewsLive Oak woman hits guardrail, overturns in Suwannee County fatal crash Staff Reports Jun 18, 20241 commentPickup leaves County Road 252 in Monday incident.
SportsEastside, Buchholz athletes lead All Area Boys Track and Field team Marty Pallman Jun 18, 20240 commentsRams place three, Bobcats have two on 2024 team.
SportsTrenton’s Allaire finishes 6th for POY, Miss Softball announced Mike Ridaught Jun 17, 20240 commentsSenior pitcher Jayden Heavener of Pace High School named Florida Dairy Farmers 2024 Miss Softball.