5 Alachua County high schools earn spots on 2025 AP Honor Roll
Schools include Buchholz, Eastside, Gainesville, PAM at Loften and Santa Fe.
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5 Alachua County high schools earn spots on 2025 AP Honor Roll
Schools include Buchholz, Eastside, Gainesville, PAM at Loften and Santa Fe.
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Jan. 15-19
Temperature to dip below 40s over next five nights.
Alachua planning board calls for environmental tests before Tara permit decision
Tara April hearing to finish on Jan. 20.
GRU Authority approves consultants for $55 million water plant project
State agency would require the changes by 2032.
UF Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast features insights from acclaimed neurologist
Dr. Michael Okun serves as executive director of UF Health’s Norman Fixel Institute.
East University Avenue shooting injures 2 GPD officers, kills suspect
Another person found deceased near scene.
Alachua County sees rising graduation rates as Florida hits 92.2% milestone
Florida reports record graduation rate for 2024-25 school year.
Suwannee River Water Management District issues water shortage advisory
North Florida has rainfall deficit of over 11 inches over past year.
State attorney’s office drops charges against 3 Santa Fe High School administrators
Wright, Faulk and Rendek were accused of failing to report suspected child abuse.
Newberry celebrates new city hall with ribbon cutting
12,000-square-foot space equipped for expansion.
Levy County appropriations aim to mitigate, repair from major storms
14 projects ask for $21 million.
Gainesville’s Commissioner Ingle to undergo brain surgery with 6-week recovery
Tumor first removed two years ago.
DeSantis appoints Keith Perry to State University System’s Board of Governors
Perry owns roofing contractor service in Gainesville and served in Florida Legislature.
Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years of entertainment with Gainesville show
Team performs at Stephen O'Connell Center on Monday.
UF students return for spring semester with resolutions and excitement
Monday marked first day of classes following winter break.
Williston woman arrested for murdering ex-husband
A Williston woman was arrested on Friday after she shot and killed her ex-husband. According to a Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) release sent Monday, the […]
UF receives 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement
Award highlights university’s collaboration with communities.
UF student groups protest ICE following shooting death
Event culminates year of protests in Gainesville.
Car accident victim extracted from crash near Campville
Occupant trapped in vehicle in Saturday collision in east Alachua County.
Gainesville readies to open $2 million grant pool for NE Eighth Avenue area
Grants aim to revitalize area.
The Oaks Mall avoids power disconnect following $125,000 in unpaid bills
GRU was ready to pull plug on Monday.
Key education bills to watch in Florida’s upcoming legislative session
Cursive writing, teacher oath and extended recess requirements among those to be considered.
Florida black bear hunt exposes emotional divisions among animal rights activists, hunters
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission reported 52 bears killed during 2025 hunt.
6 Gilchrist County projects seek funding in 2026 appropriations requests
Projects include fire, wastewater.