UF/IFAS study: New tool detects crop drought stress before it’s visible
Scientists can now detect drought stress in plants days before any visible signs, allowing faster action to protect crops. The method uses light-scanning imaging to spot […]
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UF/IFAS study: New tool detects crop drought stress before it’s visible
Scientists can now detect drought stress in plants days before any visible signs, allowing faster action to protect crops. The method uses light-scanning imaging to spot […]
Children’s Trust of Alachua County awards $2M in summer camp scholarships
Eligible children ages 5 to 17 can attend one of 21 participating camps.
Alachua County commissioners move toward aides, support staff restructure
Vacant positions allow restructuring.
New FirstNet cell site expands emergency communications in Horseshoe Beach
Tuesday ceremony marks first of 135 sites to be deployed nationwide.
HCA’s North Florida Hospital to end professional chaplain services
Facility to move to volunteer program in August.
Voter registration deadline for 2026 primary election is July 20
Primary election set for Aug. 18.
Whistleblower investigation clears Alachua County staff of animal mistreatment
Three claims substantiated; 24 largely dismissed.
Gainesville man pleads guilty to federal drug, firearms charges
Eddie Scott to be sentenced on Sept. 1.
Gainesville community joins local leaders in opposing Boys & Girls Club sale
Backroom discussions fall short, legal action possible.
Frazer School faces eviction over unpaid rent, mortgage claims
Court records show Newberry Christian Community School Inc. filed suit in May.
City of Gainesville seeks public input on 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
Two upcoming meetings slated for July 13 and July 16.
Melrose residents ask Alachua County to investigate WildFlowers permit compliance
Festival happened in March after debated permit.
Alachua County Public Schools earns B grade for 2025-26 school year
Release of district and school grades comes on heels of statewide assessment results.
LifeSouth encourages blood donations during America’s 250th anniversary celebration
Donors will receive commemorative T-shirt and gift card through July 7.
Lake City man, 23, dies when ejected from vehicle in Union County
Accident occurs early Thursday morning south of Lake Butler on County Road 18A.
Federal grand jury indicts Old Town man on child exploitation charges
Joseph Parker charged on multiple counts of attempted enticement of minor, production of child pornography.
Nurses at UF Health Shands Hospital ratify new 3-year contract
Agreement includes $18.3 million in compensation boosts.
Gainesville cyclist, 27, dies in hit-and-run in Putnam County
Florida Highway Patrol seeks driver of Kia who fled from scene on foot.
Alachua police seek 2 suspects who burglarized Brown’s Country Buffet
Incident occurred on June 13.
Community rallies for High Springs police chief, criticizes city transparency
Prayer meeting to precede July 7 commission meeting.
UPDATE: Law enforcement clears suspicious package near business
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad requested to assist.
North Central Florida locations to celebrate America 250
Multiple events slated throughout area for country’s semiquincentennial.
Morriston man, 71, dies in single-vehicle accident on County Road 326 in Levy County
Pickup truck fails to negotiate curve and hits tree and catches fire.
High Springs police chief on indefinite leave as city manager alleges complaints
Antoine Sheppard’s administrative leave effective June 23.