NewsSanta Fe River Conservation Corridor expands with protection of 40 additional acres Staff Reports Jun 10, 20261 commentAlachua Conservation Trust acquires Gilchrist County property.
NewsAbove-average May rainfall improves drought conditions across region Staff Reports Jun 10, 20260 commentsAbove-average rainfall during May helped improve drought conditions throughout the Suwannee River Water Management District, although officials say additional rainfall will be needed to eliminate the […]
ElectionsGen Z sweeps Hawthorne election Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20260 commentsIncumbent and challenger fall to Ronald J. Cobb II and Jonathan J. Franklin.
Government + PoliticsTwo major projects advance for western Alachua County Seth Johnson Jun 9, 202610 commentsWastewater and golf get greenlights.
Government + Politics“Next to comical”: Alachua defers Farmlands vote again as Welch enforces order Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 202611 commentsResidents inquire about undocumented May 21 workshop.
Government + PoliticsHoggetowne Medieval Faire plans multi-weekend return at Gainesville Raceway Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20266 commentsEvent to return to ticketed entry.
Local LivingRetired Alachua County librarian wins state award for educational work Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20260 commentsBruckman partnered to take newspapers into classrooms.
BusinessGainesville Housing Authority receives $269K federal grant to expand support services Staff Reports Jun 8, 20260 commentsGrant will fund full-time service coordinator to work with six public housing communities.
NewsAlachua woman, 34, dies in single-vehicle accident on County Road 235 Staff Reports Jun 8, 20260 commentsIncident occurs on Monday morning in Alachua.
EducationDeSantis appoints 4 as Santa Fe College trustees Staff Reports Jun 8, 20261 commentThree trustees returning, one new to position.
Local NewsMainstreet grabs record 10 awards in statewide journalism contest Camille Broadway Jun 6, 20267 commentsNews staff competed against Florida’s largest weekly papers for the first time.
NewsTrenton man, 30, dies in hit-and-run on State Road 26 Staff Reports Jun 6, 20261 commentIncident occurs west of Trenton early Saturday morning.
HealthHCA Florida North Florida Hospital honors cancer survivors with butterfly release ceremony Staff Reports Jun 5, 20260 commentsAnnual event held in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month.
EducationAlachua County School Board debates administrative reassignments Nick Anschultz Jun 5, 20263 commentsReassignments have drawn concerns from the community.
Local LivingGainesville app grows local dog park communities and tail wags across U.S. Lillian Hamman Jun 5, 20261 commentPawPack facilitates meetups, pack walks and adoption events.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission approves new GFL contract, transfers utility fees Lillian Hamman Jun 4, 20265 commentsNew contract has 3% recycling contamination cap.
EducationUF presidential finalist Dr. Bell shares vision for university’s future Nick Anschultz Jun 3, 20260 commentsStuart Bell spoke with students, faculty and staff on Wednesday.
ElectionsGubernatorial candidate Paul Renner touts property tax alternatives in Newberry Lillian Hamman Jun 3, 20262 commentsSupports home rule, opposes AI data centers and CRAs at campaign stop.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne mayor opposes property tax elimination in letter to state reps Lillian Hamman Jun 3, 20260 commentsStaff congratulate Jacquelyn Randall in her final meeting.
EducationAlachua County School Board tables vote on Citizens Field agreements with Gainesville Nick Anschultz Jun 3, 20262 commentsBoard to revisit agreements at special meeting on June 16.
Government + PoliticsHow much revenue will Alachua County cities lose if homestead exemption passes? Seth Johnson Jun 3, 202628 commentsProperty appraiser analyzes 54,774 homes.
EducationSF College breaks ground on automotive technology training center Nick Anschultz Jun 2, 20262 commentsFacility at college’s downtown Gainesville campus expected to open in fall 2027.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to set new billing process without GRU Seth Johnson Jun 2, 20263 commentsApartment stormwater rates to fluctuate.
HistoryNew book remembers Alachua County residents who died in Vietnam War Seth Johnson Jun 2, 20260 commentsOver 2,343 days, county lost 48 soldiers during war.