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Gainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes
Jan 23, 2025
Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Regeneron Science Talent Search picks Frazer School student as finalist
Jan 23, 2025
Regeneron and Society for Science selected The Frazer School senior Sophia Rong as a finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025. Rong was the only […]
High Springs residents train to stop traumatic bleeding
Jan 23, 2025
Fire department, UF Health partnership provided event.
Gainesville extends Cold Night Shelter through Saturday
Jan 23, 2025
Temperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit through Jan. 25.
NWS: Freeze watch continues through Saturday night
Jan 22, 2025
While North Florida didn’t receive the historic snowfall that fell throughout the Southeast on Tuesday evening, Winter Storm Enzo will continue to produce freezing temperatures through […]
LifeSouth urges blood donations following Winter Storm Enzo
Jan 22, 2025
Alabama, Georgia communities impacted by storm.
School board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise
Jan 22, 2025
Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
UF online bachelor’s degree program receives No. 2 ranking
Jan 22, 2025
U.S. News & World Report names UF one of top online institutions for third straight year.
City of Gainesville, Alachua County government offices to close Wednesday
Jan 21, 2025
Winter storm expected to hit area Tuesday night.
GPD arrests Westwood middle schooler for possession of loaded handgun
Jan 21, 2025
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested a Westwood Middle School student on Tuesday for bringing a loaded firearm onto campus. According to a press release, school […]
Gainesville Regional Airport breaks passenger record in 2024
Jan 21, 2025
New record beats out 2019 numbers.
NWS: Freezing rain with possible snow flurries expected in North Florida
Jan 21, 2025
Winter storm warning projected to hit area late Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
Update: All area schools to close Wednesday for winter storm
Jan 21, 2025
National Weather Service forecasts potential freezing rain, ice to hit on Tuesday night.
Alachua County Teacher of the Year to be announced Thursday
Jan 21, 2025
Three finalists represent Glen Springs, Ft. Clarke, Sidney Lanier.
Headquarters Library reopens after electrical failure, 3 weeks closed
Jan 21, 2025
New electrical breaker had to be shipped, installed.
Pickup overturns, kills driver in Suwannee County
Jan 21, 2025
Incident occurs on County Road 248 north of Branford.
Gainesville celebrates MLK Day 2025 with annual parade
Jan 20, 2025
Parade’s second year is part of 41st King Celebration Anniversary.
Trump sworn in, promises American ‘golden age’
Jan 20, 2025
Returning president pledges swift executive actions.
National Weather Service issues winter storm watch for Tuesday night
Jan 20, 2025
Potential freezing rain to hit North Florida Tuesday evening through Wednesday.
Gainesville extends Cold Night Shelter Program
Jan 20, 2025
Temperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit throughout week of Jan. 20.
Alachua County teachers vote down salary agreement
Jan 17, 2025
ACEA demands early release Wednesdays return.
Gainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update
Jan 17, 2025
GRU signs off for trail projects.
Gainesville City Hall vandal receives 9-month prison sentence
Jan 17, 2025
James Dewar broke windows and left racist, threatening notes.