Government + PoliticsHigh Springs board delays vote on Bridlewood plan Seth Johnson Aug 31, 20222 commentsPlat from 1925 helps create legal standing for 2,000 residences.
FeaturedAlachua County buys 605 acres west of Hawthorne C.J. Gish Aug 31, 20224 commentsNew land lies adjacent to county’s Phifer Flatwoods Preserve.
Local NewsHeavy rain continues to saturate area Taryn Ashby Aug 30, 20221 commentJonesville and Veterans Memorial Park sports fields closed.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis visits Live Oak, gives $1.9 million check Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20222 commentsGovernor touches on national issues, impacts on Florida.
Local NewsElectric buses to arrive after $68 million award C.J. Gish Aug 29, 20220 commentsFlorida funds more than 440 electric buses across multiple counties.
Local NewsLake City crash kills 1, shuts down traffic signal C.J. Gish Aug 29, 20220 commentsTraffic intersection at US 90 turned into 4-way stop for more than 24 hours.
Local NewsCommunity gathers to remember 1902 lynching Taryn Ashby Aug 27, 20223 commentsEarliest lynching in Newberry history occurred in 1902 at "Lynch Hammock."
Local NewsSingle-vehicle accident claims 2 on I-75 C.J. Gish Aug 26, 20220 commentsCar collides with trees and catches fire on Friday.
Local NewsToddler dies from self-inflicted gunshot C.J. Gish Aug 25, 20220 commentsGPD responds to incident at Lamplighter Mobile Home Community.
Local NewsFDOT partners with UF for pedestrian safety Taryn Ashby Aug 24, 20220 commentsNew traffic signals, signs installed to keep students and the community safe.
EducationMcGraw recaptures school board seat Taryn Ashby, J.C. Derrick Aug 24, 20221 commentCertain, Abbitt and Rockwell claim 3 other SBAC seats.
Government + PoliticsEastman wins city seat, 2 others go to runoffs Camille Broadway Aug 24, 20220 commentsNovember election will decide remaining commissioners.
Government + PoliticsWard, Bielarski to contend for mayor in runoff Seth Johnson Aug 24, 20220 commentsCrowded field forces runoff.
NewsCammack, Hawk, Wheeler win primary battles J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Aug 23, 20220 commentsIncumbent Chuck Clemons also fends off challenger
Local NewsCounty animal shelter ‘turned a corner’ since June Seth Johnson Aug 23, 20220 commentsOvercrowding has stopped as intake restrictions continue.
Local News2-vehicle Clay County accident claims 1, injures 3 C.J. Gish Aug 23, 20222 commentsTwo Gainesville, two Chiefland residents involved in Monday collision.
Government + PoliticsAugust election brimming with local races Camille Broadway Aug 22, 20220 commentsVoters need to check registration info before heading to polls.
Local NewsState awards Micanopy $3M for broadband J.C. Derrick Aug 22, 20220 commentsFort White receives grant for sidewalk repair.
Local NewsTurnpike extension paused, coalition stays wary Seth Johnson Aug 19, 20222 comments Legislature-backed project opposed by locals.
Government + PoliticsLocal election timing could alter outcomes Camille Broadway Aug 18, 20220 commentsCity sought to increase turnout but may get surprises too.
Local NewsFeds award ACT $7.85 million for conservation J.C. Derrick Aug 18, 20221 commentFunds will add to $22 million raised from other sources.
Local NewsFuel costs push GRU bills higher Seth Johnson Aug 18, 20220 commentsHigh summer temps amplify the effects of natural gas prices.
Local NewsThe Village at Gainesville wins inclusivity award Taryn Ashby Aug 18, 20220 commentsState organization honors senior living community for work with Santa Fe College.
BusinessSBA opens loans for area freeze losses J.C. Derrick Aug 18, 20220 commentsDisaster declaration comes in response to three-day freeze in January.