BusinessResidents turn to action after ADA lawsuit against Gainesville businesses Seth Johnson, Lillian Hamman Dec 20, 20250 commentsLocals question lawsuit ethics with complaints to attorney general.
EducationNew board takes charge as Frazer School’s owner resigns over financial issues Nick Anschultz Dec 19, 202514 commentsSchool to be led by a three-person board to start.
NewsMississippi man dies in single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Suwannee County Staff Reports Dec 19, 20250 commentsMiami man injured after vehicle leaves roadway and collides with tree.
NewsFlorida allocates $311 million for rural and disaster recovery infrastructure Staff Reports Dec 19, 20250 commentsMultiple North Central Florida communities receive awards.
NewsBell woman, 49, dies after being ejected from Jeep in Levy County crash Staff Reports Dec 19, 20250 commentsVehicle overturned multiple times on US 27 Alt.
BusinessQ&A: Williams looks ahead in new role as CEO of GRACE Marketplace Seth Johnson Dec 18, 20251 commentWilliston native combines his experiences for homeless work.
NewsAlachua County, city of Gainesville announces holiday schedules Staff Reports Dec 18, 20250 commentsServices adjusted for Christmas and New Year’s Day.
BusinessAlachua County Farmers Market moves to new location Staff Reports Dec 18, 20259 commentsLongtime community hub in Gainesville now based at San Felasco Tech City.
NewsRescue operation saves autistic girl from PetSmart roof in Lake City Staff Reports Dec 18, 20252 commentsMissing 12-year-old wanders onto roof on Wednesday evening.
EducationAlachua County School Board rates interim superintendent’s performance Nick Anschultz Dec 17, 20253 commentsBoard members grade Kamela Patton’s overall performance as satisfactory.
EducationUF establishes presidential search committee for university’s 14th president Nick Anschultz Dec 17, 20251 commentRahul Patel to chair 15-member search committee.
HealthHCA North Florida Hospital unveils newest member of robotic surgical fleet Megan V. Winslow Dec 17, 20251 commentNew surgical robot has performed nearly 30 surgeries.
EducationAlachua County School Board approves CFO transition in split vote Nick Anschultz Dec 16, 20250 commentsEditor’s note: This story was updated with additional information. The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC), in a split vote on Tuesday night, approved a Personnel Recommendations list by interim […]
Government + PoliticsAlachua County board selects new director to direct transportation organization Seth Johnson Dec 16, 20250 commentsMTPO transitioning to in-house staff.
NewsAlachua Habitat for Humanity awarded $200K grant from Publix Super Markets Charities Staff Reports Dec 16, 20250 commentsFunds will support labor and material expenses in Alachua County.
EducationNewberry community school board approves updated policies and teacher pay scale Nick Anschultz Dec 16, 20252 commentsSalary scale set at 5% higher than Alachua County Public Schools.
Local NewsBlindsided: Iconic Gainesville businesses included in 49 ADA lawsuits Lillian Hamman, Seth Johnson Dec 15, 202595 commentsOwners forced to settle or spend after dozens of mirror suits.
NewsChildren’s Trust allocates $150K for food assistance amid SNAP benefits lapse Staff Reports Dec 15, 20253 commentsMajority of funding to go toward emergency food distribution.
NewsLake City child falls from pickup truck, dies Staff Reports Dec 15, 20250 commentsIncident happens on private property on NW Brook Loop.
BusinessGainesville chamber lays off 25% of staff, to sell downtown office Seth Johnson Dec 12, 202511 commentsFour staffers lose jobs, chamber takes out loan.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues wastewater bill investigation, punts solid waste contract Lillian Hamman Dec 12, 20256 commentsCommission to make final solid waste vote in January.
CrimeColumbia County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying gunman Staff Reports Dec 12, 20250 commentsSuspect allegedly fires two rounds at vehicle on Dec. 1.
CrimeAlachua police seek public’s help to identify burglary suspect Staff Reports Dec 12, 20251 commentSuspect reportedly stole a pistol from car.
CrimeCitrus Springs man faces multiple charges in Chiefland murder-suicide case Staff Reports Dec 12, 20251 commentCharges include abuse of human remains and tampering with evidence in Dec. 5 incident.