Train collides with 2 semis in Hawthorne
Nov 12, 2024
Tractor-trailers were crossing tracks when struck.
Local News
Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race
Nov 11, 2024
Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
2 defendants receive sentences for murder, torture of man in Levy County
Nov 11, 2024
Incident occurred in August 2019 when body discovered in Morriston.
Heartwood neighborhood to host inaugural block party
Nov 9, 2024
East Gainesville gathering to celebrate community of economic diversity.
Michigan man dies when pickup hits semi turning onto US 129
Nov 9, 2024
Collision occurs south of Trenton at SW 100th Street.
Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising
Nov 8, 2024
Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
Weitz, Howell focused on growth heading into High Springs commission terms
Nov 8, 2024
Mayor said new staff cohort has great cohesion.
School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent
Nov 7, 2024
Board also touches on operational audit findings.
GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election
Nov 6, 2024
Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
Cammack wins reelection as Trump takes White House
Nov 6, 2024
GOP flips Senate, House control remains unknown.
No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums
Nov 6, 2024
Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Johnson, McClain win races to replace Clemons, Perry
Nov 6, 2024
House District 22, Senate District 9 remain in Republican hands.
2024 Election Results
Nov 6, 2024
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Scott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected
Nov 6, 2024
Kramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
Alford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission
Nov 5, 2024
No changes to commission in first single-member district election.
Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls
Nov 5, 2024
Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Parent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence
Nov 5, 2024
District puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
School board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent
Nov 4, 2024
Former Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
Conservation easement preserves Greene family land near Lake City
Nov 4, 2024
Alachua Conservation Trust helps facilitate agreement.
From No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts
Nov 1, 2024
Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Alachua County to host Climate Summit
Nov 1, 2024
Event to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center in Gainesville.
Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds
Oct 31, 2024
He said legal battles are ego driven.