Lake City police officer shot during Easter celebration event
Apr 21, 2025
Three taken into custody at Annie Mattox Recreation Center.
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Lake City police officer shot during Easter celebration event
Three taken into custody at Annie Mattox Recreation Center.
Fortress Investment Group acquires The Village at Gainesville
Apr 18, 2025
Abu Dhabi-owned investment company aims to renovate older properties on campus.
US 301 resurfacing project in Hawthorne to start on Tuesday
Apr 18, 2025
Project to be completed by spring 2026.
Howard Bishop Middle School hosts annual STEAM night
Apr 18, 2025
Over 35 activities engage students and families in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Local preservationist gives presentation to save North Main Street block
Apr 18, 2025
Holy Trinity Episcopal Foundation set to demolish three of its historic buildings in June.
Alachua County planning agency votes against 82-acre rezoning near Newnans Lake
Apr 17, 2025
Alachua County’s Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission split their votes Wednesday on a change in land use and zoning for an 82-acre parcel just west […]
UF researchers find risky human behavior behind most alligator bites
Apr 17, 2025
Study shows attacks are not caused by aggressive alligators.
Live Oak man, 89, dies in 2-vehicle collision on US 90 in Suwannee County
Apr 16, 2025
An 89-year-old Live Oak man died Wednesday morning when he pulled out in front of an oncoming pickup along US Highway 90 southeast of Live Oak […]
School Board of Alachua County moves to discontinue Rawlings year-round program
Apr 16, 2025
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) unexpectedly nixed Rawlings Elementary School’s year-round school program during a regular meeting on Tuesday night. Rawlings was on the […]
Alachua County teachers union settles for 1.3% raise agreement in bargaining
Apr 15, 2025
Bargaining unit still must ratify the offer.
Newberry to apply for neighborhood revitalization grant
Apr 15, 2025
City also grants franchise to Central Florida Electric Cooperative.
Magic 101.3 FM officially returns on air with new radio tower
Apr 14, 2025
Six months after Hurricane Helene toppled the Magic 101.3 FM radio tower outside of Williston in Levy County, the Gainesville-based hip-hop radio station has returned to […]
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office releases name of murder victim found in apartment
Apr 14, 2025
Body discovered Sunday morning.
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital picks new CEO as Lawson retires
Apr 14, 2025
Lawson’s position on GRU Authority unclear.
Wellborn teen seriously injured when Jeep overturns in Dixie County
Apr 14, 2025
An 18-year-old Wellborn woman was seriously injured Sunday when her Jeep Compass crossed the median on US Highway 19 in Dixie County, struck a concrete barrier, […]
DeSantis appoints Janine Plavac to School Board of Alachua County
Apr 11, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Janine Plavac on Friday to fill the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) District 5 seat vacated by Kay Abbitt in December. […]
Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown
Apr 10, 2025
Commissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
UF Health celebrates OB/GYN Mobile Outreach bus with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Apr 10, 2025
New 40-foot-long vehicle unveiled on Wednesday.
U.S. News & World Report recognizes UF graduate programs in 2025 rankings
Apr 10, 2025
21 UF programs move up in rankings.
Newberry man, 23, dies when ejected from pickup
Apr 9, 2025
Vehicle veers off West Newberry Road and overturns.
Alachua votes in new mayor, commissioner
Apr 9, 2025
Political newcomers Welch and Fletcher won with campaigns on transparency.
National Gopher Tortoise Day focuses on reptile’s benefits to ecosystem
Apr 9, 2025
Conservationists aim to educate the public on Florida’s threatened native keystone species on April 10.
Alachua County Commission moves to test air quality around Florence Landfill
Apr 9, 2025
Six-month plan will collect data samples ahead of landfill’s closure.
Newberry picks Marden, Long, Mazon in unofficial results
Apr 8, 2025
The citizens of Newberry voted for continuity and trust in current leadership in a municipal election on Tuesday, electing a current city commissioner to become mayor, […]