UF/IFAS: Hurricane Milton caused over $190M in lost Florida agriculture
Dec 20, 2024
Estimates range from $190 million to $642 million in damage.
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UF/IFAS: Hurricane Milton caused over $190M in lost Florida agriculture
Estimates range from $190 million to $642 million in damage.
Gainesville cop sues HCA’s North Florida Hospital for post-op infection
Dec 19, 2024
Kelly Maloney: ‘My career is over.’
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire funds drying up without permanent home
Dec 19, 2024
Downtown edition harder for vendors.
Alachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement
Dec 19, 2024
Agreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
School Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit
Dec 18, 2024
Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
GPD arrests alleged arsonist responsible for Satchel’s Pizza fire
Dec 18, 2024
Fire occurs on Sunday in van at restaurant.
Alachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum
Dec 18, 2024
County says lower court erred in two ways.
Gainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on 3 new affordable housing units
Dec 18, 2024
Three units on one lot possible because of city’s new accessory dwelling unit ordinance.
Update: Missing Old Town teen found safe
Dec 18, 2024
Keira Heitfield last seen near 13500 block of NE Highway 349 on Tuesday.
Alachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications
Dec 17, 2024
County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
Dec 17, 2024
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County
Dec 17, 2024
District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
UF presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards
Dec 16, 2024
Awards recognize community member, UF faculty member, joint program.
Semi overturns on I-10 exit ramp, kills Georgia man
Dec 16, 2024
Tractor-trailer comes to rest on its roof.
Lake City motorcyclists dies in collision with ATV in Union County
Dec 16, 2024
Motorcyclists hits back of ATV on County Road 18.
Gainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments
Dec 13, 2024
Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Released reentry program expands services
Dec 13, 2024
Program to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates
Dec 12, 2024
New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement
Dec 12, 2024
Joint meeting set for Monday.
Gainesville police resolve 7-hour standoff on NE 10th Drive
Dec 12, 2024
Incident started Wednesday afternoon when shots were fired at GRU employees.
Sexual abuse victims, Ignite Life Center settle lawsuits
Dec 12, 2024
Settlement ends three suits filed in March against church, parent organization.
Ohio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge
Dec 12, 2024
Inmate also assaulted federal employee.
GRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers
Dec 11, 2024
59% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
School board approves first reading of book challenge policy update
Dec 11, 2024
Board also questions job abandonment procedures.