Pickup hits, kills Gainesville woman, 43, walking along US 129 near Chiefland
Incident occurs just south of County Road 320 intersection on Wednesday night.
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Pickup hits, kills Gainesville woman, 43, walking along US 129 near Chiefland
Incident occurs just south of County Road 320 intersection on Wednesday night.
DeSantis appoints two new judicial positions for Alachua County
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 12 judicial appointments on Wednesday afternoon, including one for the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court and one for the Alachua County Court. Lorelie […]
Gainesville begins replacement of Station 3, tackling infrastructure backlog
Current station opened in 1960.
Mehrlich charts path for Gainesville airport as new CEO
New CEO hits 100th day.
Alachua County, city of Newberry completes roundabout
New roundabout located at intersection of County Road 235 and Newberry Lane.
Meet the Candidates 2026: Willits seeks second term with familiar ballot challenger
Willits, Cain face off in rerun of 2022.
Newberry Community School Board elects officers for 2026-27
Board also adopted policies and approved employee handbook revisions.
Gainesville transit, development group releases election endorsements
Endorsements based on candidate forum.
UF study shows Florida migration slowed sharply in 2025
Mid-sized counties continue to grow.
Meet the Candidates 2026: Newcomers vie for Gainesville’s uncontested District 2
Book steps down after single term.
Woman found unresponsive in residential pool in southwest Gainesville
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office investigates drowning incident on Friday.
Frazer School to enter third academic year after judge grants injunction
Ruling safeguards school's claim to building during bankruptcy proceedings.
Gainesville restricts millage rate, aims to bump fire assessment
Budget season entering final stretch.
Archer November ballot features four charter amendments
Commission could jump back up to two monthly meetings.
Below-average June rainfall contributes to ongoing deficit in North Central Florida
Suwannee River Water Management District releases monthly hydrological report.
Newberry to build regional fire training facility on $600K land acquisition
Construction starts in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Alachua County Reads kicks off workgroup to enhance local literacy efforts
Meeting of staff, partners and experts took place on Wednesday.
Bicyclist, 27, hit and killed on NW 16th Avenue in Gainesville
Collision occurs on Wednesday night.
Suwannee River Water Management District extends water shortage order through Dec. 31
Drought conditions continue despite May and June rainfall.
UF study links untreated sleep apnea to dramatic cognitive decline
A new study underscores how important it is to treat sleep apnea: Untreated, the disorder is associated with a 69% faster decline in cognitive function over 10 years, […]
Ben Sasse’s tumors shrink despite terminal diagnosis
Former UF president said improvement likely won't change his terminal diagnosis.
Appeal court asks Gainesville, GRU Authority to clarify new Florida law
Final brief filed Monday.
Gainesville Police investigating fatal crash involving box truck and pedestrian
Collision occurs on Tuesday evening on NE 39th Avenue.
Alachua faces legal pushback on land use vote for Farmlands development
City Commission meeting on July 27 bumped up to noon.