Government + PoliticsGainesville Regional Transit System finalizes route adjustments Staff Reports Jun 6, 20250 commentsOn Thursday, the city of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) announced it is making several route and service adjustments following the city’s new contract with the […]
Local News‘Easy mark’: Lawsuit claims Celebration Pointe succeeded through an investment con Seth Johnson Jun 5, 20254 commentsMain investor backed over $300 million in loans.
NewsAlachua County adds tree-branch trimmer to trail maintenance fleet Staff Reports Jun 5, 20251 commentPublic Works Department receives machine through grant.
Local NewsLake City woman reported missing Staff Reports Jun 5, 20250 commentsJanicia La’Shelle Davis was last seen on Wednesday evening.
EducationSchool board delays Newberry charter contract to June 9 Lillian Hamman Jun 4, 20257 commentsSBAC also approved school- and district-level employment contracts.
CrimeGainesville police search for suspect who abandoned 8-week-old puppy Staff Reports Jun 4, 20253 commentsPuppy left at Publix parking lot.
BusinessAlachua Habitat for Humanity hunting for new CEO Staff Reports Jun 4, 20250 commentsSuccessful candidate will lead a one-time reorganization.
Education13 Alachua County students win National Merit Scholarships Staff Reports Jun 4, 20251 commentAdditional winners will be announced later this summer.
Government + PoliticsGRU requests Gainesville leaders stop special election plans Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20255 commentsCity Commission set for vote on Thursday.
Local NewsTrenton woman, 39, killed in golf cart collision with vehicle Staff Reports Jun 4, 20250 commentsIncident happened Wednesday morning.
EducationFlorida Board of Governors rejects Ono as president Seth Johnson Jun 3, 202524 commentsBoard questioned Ono’s shifts on DEI.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission to vote on special election, potential 14-story development Seth Johnson Jun 3, 20252 commentsMorningside Nature Center master plan shows new buildings.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support Lillian Hamman Jun 2, 202521 commentsFletcher calls for public vote.
Government + PoliticsPAC joins legal case over Alachua County districts, 2024 referendum Seth Johnson Jun 2, 20257 commentsPAC has spent over $300,000 on district debate.
Local NewsLaw enforcement deploys bloodhounds in search for missing Gainesville man Staff Reports Jun 2, 20251 commentRonald Ramalho’s walker found at Publix on North Main Street in Gainesville.
NewsFirefighters discover fatally-shot victim in The Commons apartment blaze C.J. Gish Jun 2, 20250 commentsGainesville Fire Rescue responds to Monday afternoon incident.
CrimeNewberry High School shooting threat turns up false Staff Reports Jun 2, 20250 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies search school following Monday morning call.
BusinessUF/IFAS: Drones and AI can help farmers save money and manage crops Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Jun 1, 20250 commentsAerial photos can spot differences in plant health.
Local NewsStudy confirms invasive termites are crossbreeding and spreading Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS May 31, 20251 commentScientists spot hybrid swarms of destructive insects in Florida.
HealthUF/IFAS scientists champion ‘Food Is Medicine’ movement to tackle health crisis Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS May 31, 20251 commentResearchers are promoting the creation of five national centers, including one in Florida.
EducationChildren’s Trust of Alachua County to kick off 23 summer camps in June Lillian Hamman May 30, 20250 commentsOrganization designed 3 new camps for children with special needs.
Local NewsAlachua County raises flag, decouples hose at ceremony for new Fire Station 21 Seth Johnson May 30, 20254 commentsCommunity open house scheduled for Saturday.
Local NewsAnew celebrates 13 years fighting sex trafficking and helping survivors heal Lillian Hamman May 30, 20250 comments100% of program graduates have not returned to trafficking.
Local NewsUF finalizes $37M contract for 3,180 acres planned for conservation, golf course Seth Johnson May 29, 202518 commentsFlorida Legislature allocated funds in 2024.