Board endorses West End recreation status
The Alachua County Land Conservation Board (LCB) voted against adding the defunct West End golf property to its land acquisition list on Thursday but agreed to […]
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Board endorses West End recreation status
The Alachua County Land Conservation Board (LCB) voted against adding the defunct West End golf property to its land acquisition list on Thursday but agreed to […]
GNV commission moves to alter how meetings run
The Gainesville City Commission voted 5-1 Thursday to alter how it conducts its meetings, including moving the commission meeting start time to 10 a.m. The commission […]
Feds issue cease and desist to support SBAC
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) stepped into the ongoing dispute between the School Board of Alachua and Broward counties and the Florida Department of Education […]
GNV to utilize immigrant report for city changes
The City of Gainesville held a celebration for National Immigrants Day at City Hall on Thursday morning to not only read a proclamation but also release […]
Accident stalls I-75 southbound traffic
A pickup truck pulling a trailer and an SUV collided on southbound Interstate 75 Thursday morning near the Gainesville 39th Avenue off ramp. According to a […]
GNV hosts feedback session for future of downtown
City employees and citizens gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza Wednesday for a community feedback session about the future of downtown Gainesville. The study of downtown coincides […]
NWS: Severe storm warning issued for Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe storm warning for North Central Florida starting late Thursday morning. According to a report released from the Jacksonville […]
1 teen killed, 1 injured in Lake City shooting
A Lake City teenager died from a gunshot wound at Cedar Park Apartments Wednesday night. Lake City police officers responded to the apartments at 9:54 p.m. […]
Lake City police chief resigns
Lake City Police Chief Argatha Gilmore tendered her resignation on Tuesday with the interim city manager after 12 years of service. Her last day will be […]
State finally reveals sanction amount for ACPS
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has levied sanctions equal to both the salaries of Alachua County School Board members and the corresponding amount the federal […]
Eastside student arrested following bomb threat
An Eastside High School student was arrested Tuesday evening after posting a false report on Instagram that morning. Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) detectives took Carlisha […]
Commission, utility board discuss climate officer
The Gainesville City Commission met Tuesday with the Utility Advisory Board (UAB) to discuss community engagement on the board’s new utility and energy policy and the […]
County vaccination incentive falls short of goal
The Alachua County vaccination rate against COVID-19 has fallen short of a goal that instigated a gift card incentive program two months ago. In August, the […]
Commission candidates grab endorsements, funds
Election yard signs now dot Gainesville yards and radio ads pump out information about candidates as the Nov. 16 special election nears. Voters will turn out […]
Newberry commercial growth moves ahead
The Newberry City Commission made a move on Monday night that opens the door for more than 18 acres of agricultural property along Newberry Road to […]
Florida ties for highest gas jump nationwide
Florida gas prices rose 14 cents in the last week, tying North Carolina for the largest jumps nationwide, according to Monday’s AAA report. Florida’s average stands […]
BOCC to talk climate action plan, tax roll adjustments
Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network, Inc. will present the local impact that COVID-19 has had on the number of incidents of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) which […]
Book enthusiasts line the block in GNV
Armed with boxes, chairs, blankets and breakfast, bibliophiles mean business when it comes to the Friends of the Library book sale and lined entire city blocks […]
1 dead, 2 injured in Columbia County accident
A 22-year-old Louisiana man died and two others were injured in a Friday afternoon traffic accident in south Columbia County. According to a Florida Highway Patrol […]
Judge to decide on mask rule challenge in 2 weeks
Administrative law judge Brian Newman will decide the fate of a challenge to a health department COVID-19 rule on Nov. 5. After two days of listening […]
GNV commission approves 62nd Blvd. extension
The Gainesville City Commission started down a long road on Thursday that will end with the extension of SW 62nd Boulevard in the fall of 2024. […]
GNV seeks funding for University, 13th changes
The Gainesville City Commission voted unanimously Thursday to move forward to find funding for the design phase to make portions of West University Avenue and 13th […]
Tips for navigating a Gator-less Saturday
With the Gators football team off this weekend, organizations around Gainesville are stepping up to fill your Saturday, meaning residents may need to make some tough […]
Gainesville approves contracts for interim manager, attorney
The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday approved a $250,000 annual contract for the interim city manager and a $197,000 annual contract for the interim city attorney. […]