NewsAlachua police investigate apparent fatal dog attack Gary Nelson Mar 24, 20260 commentsSouth Florida woman visiting her son’s family in Alachua when allegedly mauled by pit bulls.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves Board of Adjustment dissolution, 500-home development Lillian Hamman Mar 24, 20262 commentsBoard identified as hallmark of red tape.
NewsHomeless service providers work to handle St. Francis House shelter closure Seth Johnson Mar 24, 20260 commentsEmpty schools seen as potential solution.
EducationNewberry Community School enrollment rises as board adopts public comment policy Nick Anschultz Mar 24, 20260 comments475 students enrolled in charter school as of Monday board meeting.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2026 Lillian Hamman Mar 23, 20261 commentWilliams, Youmas and Menadier run for Seat 3.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Archer Commission 2026 Lillian Hamman Mar 23, 20260 commentsLewandowski secures Seat 4, Penny and Rossi vie for Seat 5.
NewsUpdate: Missing Gainesville man found dead Staff Reports Mar 23, 20260 commentsJames Czerpusko failed to show up for work on Sunday.
NewsAlachua County extends burn ban through March 27 Staff Reports Mar 20, 20261 commentAnnouncement follows severe water shortage declaration on Wednesday.
EducationUnion County School Board explores restructuring to address budget deficit Nick Anschultz Mar 19, 20260 commentsSchool board met for workshop on March 10.
EducationFlorida Legislature passes key education bills Nick Anschultz Mar 19, 20261 commentBills now await signature from governor.
NewsSarasota woman, 78, dies in 2-vehicle crash in Keystone Heights Staff Reports Mar 18, 20260 commentsSecond driver sustains minor injuries.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne authorizes emergency wastewater repair, new veterans memorial Lillian Hamman Mar 18, 20260 commentsJune election qualifying period set for April 13-22.
BusinessFlorida Bar complaint against ADA attorney advances to regional office Seth Johnson Mar 18, 20266 commentsGainesville resident filed complaint after dozens of local suits.
NewsGainesville extends Cold Night Shelter for March 18-19 Staff Reports Mar 18, 20260 commentsOvernight temperature to dip into 40s through Thursday night.
NewsGainesville receives $10.2M federal transit grant Staff Reports Mar 17, 20261 commentFunds earmarked for multiple Gainesville Regional Transit System projects.
Local NewsAlachua County launches second phase of food hub feasibility study Staff Reports Mar 17, 20261 commentInitiative to focus on supporting area farmers, strengthening local food system.
Government + PoliticsDerrick: Research reveals public engagement decreasing in Florida J.C. Derrick Mar 17, 20263 commentsLack of printed public notice benefits developers.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to reconsider eliminating fire and police departments Lillian Hamman Mar 16, 20264 commentsCommissioner said city needs to stop “shell game.”
EducationUF to deactivate College Republicans chapter amid antisemitic reports Nick Anschultz Mar 16, 20262 commentsClub filed lawsuit on Monday against university.
NewsSt. Francis House to permanently close its downtown center in April Seth Johnson Mar 16, 202613 commentsNonprofit hopes to open at different location.
NewsTornado watch issued for Alachua County, North Central Florida Staff Reports Mar 16, 20260 commentsSevere weather expected to last until 8 p.m.
NewsAlachua teen dies in single-vehicle crash on NW 165th Street Staff Reports Mar 16, 20260 commentsA 19-year-old Alachua man died on early Sunday morning when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve along NW 165th Street west of Worthington Springs, left […]
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Monday, Tuesday Staff Reports Mar 16, 20260 commentsOvernight temperature to dip into 30s through Tuesday night.
CrimeLake City Police issue alert on scams targeting elderly women Staff Reports Mar 13, 20260 commentsRecent incidents reported in local bank and grocery store parking lots.