Government + PoliticsHigh Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday Lillian Hamman Aug 18, 20250 commentsCity commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
CrimeLaw enforcement breaks up multiple fights at Old Town bar Staff Reports Aug 18, 20255 commentsHundreds of patrons gathered at Charlie’s Bar & Package in Dixie County.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks public input on commission district maps Staff Reports Aug 18, 20252 commentsCitizens encouraged to submit maps that meet certain criteria.
EducationUF Board of Trustees hears update on interim president search Nick Anschultz Aug 18, 20253 commentsWork continues to find candidate to replace Fuchs.
Government + PoliticsPersonal, Professional and Providential: Curry explains her resignation Mainstreet Daily News Aug 17, 20254 commentsCurry sends letter to city staff.
EducationUF students arrive to campus for move-in day Nick Anschultz Aug 16, 20250 commentsMove-in process to continue through Tuesday.
News‘Rally for Rainbow Visibility’ protests removal of Gainesville’s rainbow crosswalks Lillian Hamman Aug 15, 202522 commentsCity and county officials encourage people to continue supporting LGBTQ+ community.
News2 killed in Columbia County after pickup hits parked semi on I-75 Staff Reports Aug 15, 20250 commentsTwo Homestead people were killed Friday morning when their pickup collided with a tractor-trailer parked on the shoulder of Interstate 75. According to a Florida Highway […]
NewsFirefighter injured battling residential blaze in Gainesville Staff Reports Aug 15, 20250 commentsFriday morning fire occurred on SW 8th Drive.
EducationAlachua County School Board to implement new public comment rules at meetings Nick Anschultz Aug 15, 20250 commentsChanges take effect at Tuesday’s meeting.
NewsDeSantis plans for second immigrant detention facility in Florida Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Aug 14, 20250 commentsFacility will be capable of housing 1,300 detainees.
EducationNewberry Community School launches official Facebook page Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 20251 commentCharter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
EducationACPS launches two additional communication tools to connect families, schools Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 20250 commentsApp and Rooms come on heels of new district website and messaging platform.
EducationAlachua County School Board revises public comment policy Nick Anschultz Aug 13, 20255 commentsBoard workshop comes after recent tumultuous meetings.
Government + PoliticsMicanopy to stay debt-free with water filtration upgrade Lillian Hamman Aug 13, 20251 commentCommunity center reports after-school programs improve literacy by 92%.
CrimeGainesville man receives 35-year sentence for drug trafficking, firearm charges Staff Reports Aug 13, 20251 commentSuspect also faces charges of attempted first-degree murder in Alachua County.
News2 vehicles hit, kill High Springs man, 73, walking on US 41 Staff Reports Aug 13, 20251 commentIncident occurs Wednesday morning north of High Springs.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves rezoning near Newnans Lake, praises concessions Seth Johnson Aug 12, 20254 commentsConditions announced for dark sky lighting, roadway access.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to consider millage rate increase at Thursday’s final budget meeting Seth Johnson Aug 12, 20253 commentsStaff to present three scenarios.
EducationChildren’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative Plan Nick Anschultz Aug 12, 20252 commentsBoard presented with ‘framework’ to improve literacy in Alachua County
CrimeNewberry commissioner offers $1K reward to find Veterans Memorial Park flag thief Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 20251 commentU.S. Rep. Kat Cammack to arrange new flags for park.
NewsGainesville Regional Utilities starts sewer repairs near Chiles Elementary Staff Reports Aug 12, 20250 commentsEmergency repairs to take several months and impact area traffic.
NewsDeSantis appoints Kristine Van Vorst to 8th Judicial Circuit Court Staff Reports Aug 12, 20250 commentsVacancy created after resignation of Judge Mark Mark Moseley in April.
Government + PoliticsAlachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 202526 comments3-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.