BusinessNew postal rule may affect charitable gift postmarks for 2025 tax year Staff Reports Dec 24, 20250 commentsPostal Service no longer applying postmarks at post offices and mailboxes.
NewsFirefighters extinguish chimney fire Staff Reports Dec 24, 20250 commentsCreosote buildup leads to fire.
NewsFormer UF President Ben Sasse reveals stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis Nick Anschultz Dec 23, 20251 commentSasse announced the diagnosis via social media on Tuesday morning.
EducationGainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center earns APPLE accreditation Nick Anschultz Dec 23, 20250 commentsLearning center has been working toward accreditation for last year.
CrimeRegistered sexual offender arrested after online threats to law enforcement Staff Reports Dec 23, 20251 commentGainesville man posts multiple comments on social media.
NewsRenovations at Tom Petty Park reach halfway mark Staff Reports Dec 23, 20250 commentsPickleball courts, new restrooms to be completed in 2026.
CrimeWilliston man facing charges in alleged relationship with minor Staff Reports Dec 22, 20251 commentLevy County Sheriff’s deputies arrest suspect on Dec. 18.
NewsGreen Cove Springs man, 42, dies in single-vehicle crash in Alachua County Staff Reports Dec 22, 20250 commentsSedan leaves road on NW 94th Avenue south of Alachua.
BusinessResidents turn to action after ADA lawsuit against Gainesville businesses Seth Johnson, Lillian Hamman Dec 20, 202513 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, 202519 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, 20251 commentMultiple North Central Florida communities receive awards.
NewsBell woman, 49, dies after being ejected from Jeep in Levy County crash Staff Reports Dec 19, 20251 commentVehicle overturned multiple times on US 27 Alt.
BusinessQ&A: Williams looks ahead in new role as CEO of GRACE Marketplace Seth Johnson Dec 18, 20252 commentsWilliston 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, 202512 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, 20255 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.