Community gathers to remember 1902 lynching
Earliest lynching in Newberry history occurred in 1902 at "Lynch Hammock."
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Community gathers to remember 1902 lynching
Earliest lynching in Newberry history occurred in 1902 at "Lynch Hammock."
Single-vehicle accident claims 2 on I-75
Car collides with trees and catches fire on Friday.
Toddler dies from self-inflicted gunshot
GPD responds to incident at Lamplighter Mobile Home Community.
FDOT partners with UF for pedestrian safety
New traffic signals, signs installed to keep students and the community safe.
McGraw recaptures school board seat
Certain, Abbitt and Rockwell claim 3 other SBAC seats.
Eastman wins city seat, 2 others go to runoffs
November election will decide remaining commissioners.
Ward, Bielarski to contend for mayor in runoff
Crowded field forces runoff.
Cammack, Hawk, Wheeler win primary battles
Incumbent Chuck Clemons also fends off challenger
County animal shelter ‘turned a corner’ since June
Overcrowding has stopped as intake restrictions continue.
2-vehicle Clay County accident claims 1, injures 3
Two Gainesville, two Chiefland residents involved in Monday collision.
August election brimming with local races
Voters need to check registration info before heading to polls.
State awards Micanopy $3M for broadband
Fort White receives grant for sidewalk repair.
Turnpike extension paused, coalition stays wary
Legislature-backed project opposed by locals.
Local election timing could alter outcomes
City sought to increase turnout but may get surprises too.
Feds award ACT $7.85 million for conservation
Funds will add to $22 million raised from other sources.
Fuel costs push GRU bills higher
High summer temps amplify the effects of natural gas prices.
The Village at Gainesville wins inclusivity award
State organization honors senior living community for work with Santa Fe College.
SBA opens loans for area freeze losses
Disaster declaration comes in response to three-day freeze in January.
Alachua County schools still short 36 teachers
The district tries new recruitment tactics as the state rolls out bonus programs.
Duke Energy powers up Micanopy battery site
The 8.25-megawatt facility is fifth of six sites planned for 2022.
Study examines coffee and cigarettes connection
UF researchers find the morning brew may ease nicotine cravings.
Federal judge dismisses McGraw lawsuit
Decision comes week before voters will decide whether to send Diyonne McGraw back to school board.
Gainesville zoning changes sent to county, state
City awaits feedback before scheduling a second reading.
Lake City hires new attorney, permanent manager
City has lacked a permanent manager since June 2021.