Former UF President Ben Sasse reveals stage 4 pancreatic cancer disagnosis
Sasse announced the diagnosis via social media on Tuesday morning.
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Former UF President Ben Sasse reveals stage 4 pancreatic cancer disagnosis
Sasse announced the diagnosis via social media on Tuesday morning.
Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center earns APPLE accreditation
Learning center has been working toward accreditation for last year.
Registered sexual offender arrested after online threats to law enforcement
Gainesville man posts multiple comments on social media.
Renovations at Tom Petty Park reach halfway mark
Pickleball courts, new restrooms to be completed in 2026.
Williston man facing charges in alleged relationship with minor
Levy County Sheriff’s deputies arrest suspect on Dec. 18.
Green Cove Springs man, 42, dies in single-vehicle crash in Alachua County
Sedan leaves road on NW 94th Avenue south of Alachua.
Residents turn to action after ADA lawsuit against Gainesville businesses
Locals question lawsuit ethics with complaints to attorney general.
New board takes charge as Frazer School’s owner resigns over financial issues
School to be led by a three-person board to start.
Mississippi man dies in single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Suwannee County
Miami man injured after vehicle leaves roadway and collides with tree.
Florida allocates $311 million for rural and disaster recovery infrastructure
Multiple North Central Florida communities receive awards.
Bell woman, 49, dies after being ejected from Jeep in Levy County crash
Vehicle overturned multiple times on US 27 Alt.
Q&A: Williams looks ahead in new role as CEO of GRACE Marketplace
Williston native combines his experiences for homeless work.
Alachua County, city of Gainesville announces holiday schedules
Services adjusted for Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Alachua County Farmers Market moves to new location
Longtime community hub in Gainesville now based at San Felasco Tech City.
Rescue operation saves autistic girl from PetSmart roof in Lake City
Missing 12-year-old wanders onto roof on Wednesday evening.
Alachua County School Board rates interim superintendent’s performance
Board members grade Kamela Patton’s overall performance as satisfactory.
UF establishes presidential search committee for university’s 14th president
Rahul Patel to chair 15-member search committee.
HCA North Florida Hospital unveils newest member of robotic surgical fleet
New surgical robot has performed nearly 30 surgeries.
Alachua County School Board approves CFO transition in split vote
Editor’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 […]
Alachua County board selects new director to direct transportation organization
MTPO transitioning to in-house staff.
Alachua Habitat for Humanity awarded $200K grant from Publix Super Markets Charities
Funds will support labor and material expenses in Alachua County.
Newberry community school board approves updated policies and teacher pay scale
Salary scale set at 5% higher than Alachua County Public Schools.
Blindsided: Iconic Gainesville businesses included in 49 ADA lawsuits
Owners forced to settle or spend after dozens of mirror suits.
Children’s Trust allocates $150K for food assistance amid SNAP benefits lapse
Majority of funding to go toward emergency food distribution.