NewsGainesville man, 56, dies in collision with tree near Williston Staff Reports Aug 7, 20250 commentsVehicle goes off State Road 121 on Wednesday afternoon.
EducationNeed-to-know information for parents, students as school year approaches Nick Anschultz Aug 6, 20250 commentsSummer break is quickly winding down for students in Alachua County, as the first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is on Monday, Aug. […]
NewsNew Hawthorne Library on schedule to open in early 2026 Lillian Hamman Aug 6, 20250 comments10,000-square-foot building budgeted for $3.5 million.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne reviews potential property purchases, code enforcement software Lillian Hamman Aug 6, 20250 commentsCity will seek new accounting services.
NewsUF/IFAS researcher stresses importance of milk pasteurization Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Aug 6, 20252 commentsRecent sickness from raw milk-related infections climbs in Florida.
Government + PoliticsAnimal control services may shift to Alachua County Sheriff Office Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20256 commentsAlachua County currently handles cases for animal abuse, dog fights and strays through its Animal Services Department, but county officials gave tentative approval to shift these […]
EducationAlachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting Nick Anschultz, Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20259 commentsLetter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.
Government + PoliticsFlorida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week Seth Johnson Aug 5, 202514 commentsState letter includes 51 informational requests.
EducationUF closes Office of Sustainability Nick Anschultz Aug 5, 20252 commentsOffice shut down effective Monday.
NewsCitizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 202519 commentsCity takes four months to release full record.
EducationUF to hold summer commencement ceremonies Nick Anschultz Aug 4, 20250 commentsOver 3,000 expected to graduate Friday and Saturday
NewsWilliston man, 42, dies in 2-vehicle collision in Levy County Staff Reports Aug 4, 20250 commentsThree people in van sustain minor injuries.
EducationFlorida education secretary says SBAC violated state law at meeting Seth Johnson, Nick Anschultz Aug 1, 202538 commentsIssue started with comments on Hulk Hogan’s death.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20250 commentsCommission approves second reading of Nov. 4 ballot.
Education“City of musical champions”: Hawthorne schools resurrect band programs Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20251 commentMiddle/high school to offer band for first time since 2018, Shell Elementary first ever.
Government + Politics‘This mistake was mine alone’: Rockwell again apologizes for Hulk Hogan comments Nick Anschultz Aug 1, 20256 commentsSchool board approves tentative millage, budget.
Government + PoliticsGainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans Seth Johnson Jul 31, 202524 commentsTwo-day state audit already underway.
CrimeGainesville career armed criminal receives 15-year prison sentence Staff Reports Jul 31, 20251 commentJames Mobley receives sentence for numerous felony drug convictions, possession of
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 20257 commentsRezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
EducationVeteran Alachua County Public Schools teacher gears up for new school year Nick Anschultz Jul 31, 20250 commentsKim Gregg specializes in students with special needs at Parker Elementary School.
CrimeGunman’s name released in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting C.J. Gish Jul 31, 20250 commentsIncident took place on Tuesday in an apartment near University of Florida.
Government + PoliticsNewberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 20250 commentsCommission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
EducationFlorida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday Nick Anschultz Jul 30, 20250 commentsMonthlong holiday will continue through Aug. 31
CrimeAlachua County grand jury indicts 3 Gainesville men Staff Reports Jul 30, 20250 commentsTwo men involved in Park Apartments murder, one man charged for sexual battery.