Alachua County lifts burn ban after 117 days
Recent rains quench dry conditions.
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Gainesville’s Phil Mann earns national Top Ten recognition for public works
Mann started with Gainesville in 1987.
Spotlight shines on Alachua County high school senior
Davis Garrett will graduate from Buchholz on Friday.
Gainesville, Alachua County honor Memorial Day at Evergreen Cemetery
Cemetery unveils new monument for Gold Star families.
Sneak peek: Check out the art options for Alachua County fire headquarters
Three artists selected for final vote.
UF/IFAS: Researchers explain how not all smoke signals danger
Floridians can tell difference using access to new tools.
UF/IFAS offers tips to prepare for 2026 hurricane season
June 1 marks the start of hurricane season.
UF defends presidential search after criticism from Sen. Rick Scott
Accusations called “categorically untrue.”
Gainesville police to focus on domestic violence as homicides trend up
Chief said steam of domestic violence is concerning.
NOAA predicts below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane […]
UF/IFAS: What Florida residents need to know about lovebugs
Harmless nuisance returns to region.
UF Health Archer Family Health Care celebrates 25 years
UF College of Nursing clinic started in 2001.
Gainesville commission votes on major garbage billing, towing reforms
Mayor to send letter to GRU Authority.
Behind-the-scenes: Hollywood comes to Micanopy for ‘A Land Remembered’ filming
Four-part miniseries awaits streaming buyer and air date.
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott questions UF’s presidential search process
UF named Dr. Stuart Bell as sole finalist on Monday.
Memorial Day weekend gas prices reach 4-year highs
Gainesville-area price per gallon at $4.56.
Cox Communications gives $40,000 to boost Gainesville learning, literacy
Four organizations awarded checks.
Gainesville launches ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ with flag raising
City’s 6th annual celebration begins with Florida Emancipation Day.
Groundwater around Alachua County falls to 10th percentile amid drought
Rain deficit holds at 20 inches.
SF College proposes changes to user fees, fines for 2026-27 school year
District Board of Trustees to consider changes at June meeting.
Alachua County temporarily closes transfer station after overnight fire
Blaze breaks out Tuesday night at Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station.
St. Augustine man, 50, dies after being struck by car on Waldo Road
A 50-year-old St. Augustine man was hit and killed on Waldo Road (State Road 24) when he attempted to cross the roadway in front of an […]
Residents raise AI data center concerns in Alachua
City to discuss 104-acre site during rescheduled joint BOCC meeting.
Newberry Community School Board appoints new member
Jessica Norfleet will replace Chuck Clemons in July.