UF establishes presidential search committee for university’s 14th president
Rahul Patel to chair 15-member search committee.
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UF establishes presidential search committee for university’s 14th president
Rahul Patel to chair 15-member search committee.
HCA North Florida Hospital unveils newest member of robotic surgical fleet
New surgical robot has performed nearly 30 surgeries.
Alachua County School Board approves CFO transition in split vote
Editor’s note: This story was updated with additional information. The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC), in a split vote on Tuesday night, approved a Personnel Recommendations list by interim […]
Alachua County board selects new director to direct transportation organization
MTPO transitioning to in-house staff.
Alachua Habitat for Humanity awarded $200K grant from Publix Super Markets Charities
Funds will support labor and material expenses in Alachua County.
Newberry community school board approves updated policies and teacher pay scale
Salary scale set at 5% higher than Alachua County Public Schools.
Blindsided: Iconic Gainesville businesses included in 49 ADA lawsuits
Owners forced to settle or spend after dozens of mirror suits.
Children’s Trust allocates $150K for food assistance amid SNAP benefits lapse
Majority of funding to go toward emergency food distribution.
Lake City child falls from pickup truck, dies
Incident happens on private property on NW Brook Loop.
Gainesville chamber lays off 25% of staff, to sell downtown office
Four staffers lose jobs, chamber takes out loan.
High Springs continues wastewater bill investigation, punts solid waste contract
Commission to make final solid waste vote in January.
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying gunman
Suspect allegedly fires two rounds at vehicle on Dec. 1.
Alachua police seek public’s help to identify burglary suspect
Suspect reportedly stole a pistol from car.
Citrus Springs man faces multiple charges in Chiefland murder-suicide case
Charges include abuse of human remains and tampering with evidence in Dec. 5 incident.
Gainesville plans to finalize comments and comprehensive plan by early 2026
Public feedback still available.
Archer receives $5.7M for wastewater, extends interim city manager contract
Interim city manager takes indefinite medical leave of absence.
Cross City correctional officer faces charges for child sexual exploitation
Devin Waldeck also charged with distribution of child pornography.
Oak Hall School breaks ground on ‘Two Spaces. One Vision’ campaign
Campaign will help fund two new gymnasiums on campus.
Alachua County, Gainesville receive updates on cultural arts and food hub
Food hub pilot scheduled for 2026.
Santa Fe College to celebrate 1,068 graduates at fall commencement
Ceremonies to be held on Thursday and Friday.
Gainesville Regional Airport CEO to retire after 18 years
Penksa to step away in March.
Gainesville extends Cold Night Shelter through Dec. 12
The city of Gainesville will extend its Cold Night Shelter Program (CNS) as temperatures are projected to drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit through Friday, Dec. 12. […]
Alachua County makes 4 tweaks to land development code
Changes further poultry limits, align with new state laws.
Alachua City Commission shuts down public records policy workshop
Fills planning and zoning vacancies.