Government + PoliticsHawthorne swears in Martin, re-elects Randall, Bouie-Hutchinson Lillian Hamman Jun 17, 20250 commentsMitigates June 26-28 homecoming traffic with 8 p.m. closing time.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 202521 commentsCommissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
NewsGainesville will need another $3 million to reopen Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Jun 17, 20254 commentsConstruction cost presents worst case scenario.
NewsLongtime Gainesville funeral home owner dies Kirsten Rabin Jun 17, 20251 commentMarcus “Mickey” Milam passes at 84 on June 13.
NewsDump truck hits, kills Live Oak teen in Suwannee County Staff Reports Jun 16, 20251 commentGirl enters road in front of oncoming truck on State Road 51.
NewsGainesville protesters gather for ‘No Kings Day’ Seth Johnson Jun 16, 202515 commentsProtest follows series of earlier events from February forward.
NewsFlorida Highway Patrol searches for semi driver in fatal I-75 hit-and-run Staff Reports Jun 16, 20250 commentsGainesville man killed walking southbound near Williston exit ramp Sunday morning.
CrimeJoel Searby receives 10-year prison sentence for child sex crimes C.J. Gish Jun 13, 20252 commentsFormer Education First for Newberry spokesperson arrested in June 2024.
CrimeMan receives life sentence for 2023 murder of Lake City teen C.J. Gish Jun 13, 20250 commentsJohn Bowen Jr. killed 18-year-old Coyoete Katherine Cheyenne Turner.
EducationUF professor claims 2nd place at international composing competition Lillian Hamman Jun 12, 20251 commentJâca Music to promote Scott Lee’s piece for clarinet and guitar.
Government + PoliticsGainesville narrows 8th Avenue and Waldo Road options, eyes Phase 1 Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20255 commentsCity has $18.7 million ready.
Local NewsNewberry Fire Department adds Knox Box Rapid Entry Systems to calls Lillian Hamman Jun 12, 20250 commentsProgram aims for quicker and safer entries to locked buildings.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority readies lawsuit for second referendum, Carter steps down Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20258 commentsUtility leaders look to appeal process.
WeatherFlorida hurricane forecast slows, insurance scene could stabilize Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20250 commentsSales tax holiday on hold.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to offer Randa Paul city clerk position Lillian Hamman Jun 10, 20251 commentCommission approves land development regulation updates after Track Line appeal.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sends default letter to Celebration Pointe over contract violations Seth Johnson Jun 10, 202511 commentsCounty hasn’t received financial reporting details.
NewsHawthorne man, 22, dies in crash near Melrose Staff Reports Jun 10, 20250 commentsSUV leaves State Road 26 and strikes fence, large tree and ejects driver.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20259 comments4-1 vote confirms appointment.
EducationSchool board approves Newberry charter contract Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20254 commentsUnanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
NewsWilliston man, 66, dies in 2-vehicle crash in Levy County Staff Reports Jun 9, 20250 commentsSedan drives into path of motorcyclist on US Highway 27-Alt.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 20253 commentsCity to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
EducationUF scrambles as Fuchs set to leave, Ono rejected Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20255 commentsLawmakers from both parties weigh in on rejection.
EducationAlachua County school district projects $10.7M loss in state funding for 2025-26 budget Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 202510 commentsBoard considers facility improvement priorities.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20252 commentsFinal vote to come June 12.