UF students arrive to campus for move-in day
Aug 16, 2025
Move-in process to continue through Tuesday.
Local News
‘Rally for Rainbow Visibility’ protests removal of Gainesville’s rainbow crosswalks
Aug 15, 2025
City and county officials encourage people to continue supporting LGBTQ+ community.
2 killed in Columbia County after pickup hits parked semi on I-75
Aug 15, 2025
Two 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 […]
Firefighter injured battling residential blaze in Gainesville
Aug 15, 2025
Friday morning fire occurred on SW 8th Drive.
Alachua County School Board to implement new public comment rules at meetings
Aug 15, 2025
Changes take effect at Tuesday’s meeting.
DeSantis plans for second immigrant detention facility in Florida
Aug 14, 2025
Facility will be capable of housing 1,300 detainees.
Newberry Community School launches official Facebook page
Aug 14, 2025
Charter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
ACPS launches two additional communication tools to connect families, schools
Aug 14, 2025
App and Rooms come on heels of new district website and messaging platform.
Alachua County School Board revises public comment policy
Aug 13, 2025
Board workshop comes after recent tumultuous meetings.
Micanopy to stay debt-free with water filtration upgrade
Aug 13, 2025
Community center reports after-school programs improve literacy by 92%.
Gainesville man receives 35-year sentence for drug trafficking, firearm charges
Aug 13, 2025
Suspect also faces charges of attempted first-degree murder in Alachua County.
2 vehicles hit, kill High Springs man, 73, walking on US 41
Aug 13, 2025
Incident occurs Wednesday morning north of High Springs.
Alachua County approves rezoning near Newnans Lake, praises concessions
Aug 12, 2025
Conditions announced for dark sky lighting, roadway access.
Gainesville to consider millage rate increase at Thursday’s final budget meeting
Aug 12, 2025
Staff to present three scenarios.
Children’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative Plan
Aug 12, 2025
Board presented with ‘framework’ to improve literacy in Alachua County
Newberry commissioner offers $1K reward to find Veterans Memorial Park flag thief
Aug 12, 2025
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack to arrange new flags for park.
Gainesville Regional Utilities starts sewer repairs near Chiles Elementary
Aug 12, 2025
Emergency repairs to take several months and impact area traffic.
DeSantis appoints Kristine Van Vorst to 8th Judicial Circuit Court
Aug 12, 2025
Vacancy created after resignation of Judge Mark Mark Moseley in April.
Alachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush
Aug 12, 2025
3-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
“Our celebrities”: Alachua County students return to school
Aug 11, 2025
Kanapaha Middle School students receive red-carpet treatment on first day.
Largest High Springs food pantry reopens with help from community
Aug 11, 2025
Bread of the Mighty restocks pantry after Community Foundation gives $25k grant.
4 minors arrested for attempted burglary at Reflections Apartments
Aug 11, 2025
Suspects reportedly tried to break into vehicles.
Authorities secure rental car after suspicious object found in Lake City
Aug 11, 2025
Vehicle returned overnight to Enterprise Rent-A-Car with object found inside.
