FDOT gives deadline, offers appeal process for GNV’s rainbow crosswalk removal
Aug 23, 2025
State said it would remove crosswalks if delayed.
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FDOT gives deadline, offers appeal process for GNV’s rainbow crosswalk removal
State said it would remove crosswalks if delayed.
Alachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years
Aug 22, 2025
David Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
High Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26
Aug 22, 2025
Raises fire assessment rate to $250.
Florida’s oldest elevator gets new lease on lift in downtown Gainesville
Aug 22, 2025
Elevator included in old post office when constructed in 1911.
Parent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’
Aug 22, 2025
Lauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
Gainesville considers complex plan to keep Lot 10 development alive
Aug 22, 2025
The city of Gainesville signaled that it will regain ownership of Lot 10 after the developer failed to start construction within four years of the original […]
‘Focused Attention’: Sixth alligator statue unveiled on University of Florida campus
Aug 21, 2025
Statue located out front of Library West.
Lake Butler, Live Oak among rural communities to receive grant funds
Aug 21, 2025
Levy and Columbia counties also awarded through Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant.
State Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights
Aug 20, 2025
Board members required to undergo free-speech training.
Department of Health in Alachua County issues mosquito-borne illness advisory
Aug 20, 2025
Several sentinel chickens test positive for West Nile virus.
Gainesville metro board selects interim director, updated on traffic citations
Aug 20, 2025
Board seeks firm to coordinate second search.
Live Oak teen killed in single-vehicle accident in Suwannee County
Aug 20, 2025
Sedan leaves County Road 136 north of Dowling Park and collides with tree.
Bob Graham receives posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom
Aug 20, 2025
Former governor, U.S. Senator and UF alumnus honored with Florida’s highest civilian award.
Suspect arrested for setting fire at Camelot Apartments
Aug 20, 2025
Gainesville Fire Rescue extinguished blaze on Tuesday night.
School board approves 1.5% increase for health insurance premiums
Aug 20, 2025
Premiums effective throughout 2026.
Firefighters extinguish fire at Camelot Apartments
Aug 20, 2025
No injuries were reported in Tuesday night blaze in Gainesville.
Ribbon cutting held for Santa Fe College’s new Cellon Institute
Aug 19, 2025
Facility named in honor of late college supporter Ralph Cellon.
New ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers
Aug 19, 2025
Nearly 80% of district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs received an ‘Excellent’ rating.
Gainesville police arrest 3 men for Easter shooting at McPherson Park
Aug 19, 2025
Shooting killed innocent 20-year-old bystander.
High Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday
Aug 18, 2025
City commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
Law enforcement breaks up multiple fights at Old Town bar
Aug 18, 2025
Hundreds of patrons gathered at Charlie’s Bar & Package in Dixie County.
Alachua County seeks public input on commission district maps
Aug 18, 2025
Citizens encouraged to submit maps that meet certain criteria.
UF Board of Trustees hears update on interim president search
Aug 18, 2025
Work continues to find candidate to replace Fuchs.
Personal, Professional and Providential: Curry explains her resignation
Aug 17, 2025
Curry sends letter to city staff.