News‘Inert explosive device’ prompts evacuation of Gainesville police headquarters Seth Johnson Mar 13, 20253 commentsDevice brought into headquarters by local property owner.
EducationSchool board asks to own Citizens Field Glory Reitz Mar 13, 20252 commentsVu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
CrimeGilchrist County Sheriff’s deputies arrest Bell man in shooting Staff Reports Mar 12, 20250 commentsVictim reportedly in critical condition after getting shot multiple times.
EducationSchool board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20253 commentsSome board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20252 commentsChange will likely start in September 2026.
Local NewsDiners, Drive-Ins, and Dives to feature Alachua County eateries Lillian Hamman Mar 12, 20250 commentsNew episode to premiere on Food Network on Friday, March 14.
Government + Politics‘Blatant power grab’: Legal briefs filed in Alachua County district referendum appeal Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20250 commentsCounty must respond before chance of oral arguments.
CrimeAlachua man receives 2 life sentences for 2022 homicide at One 51 Apartments C.J. Gish Mar 12, 20251 commentLacorrin Calhoun convicted of shooting murder during drug transaction.
CrimeBuchholz student arrested for threatening to ‘shoot up school’ Staff Reports Mar 12, 20250 commentsIncident occurs Monday afternoon.
NewsJessie’s Village breaks ground with goal to become “beautiful picture” Seth Johnson Mar 11, 20250 commentsNonprofit aims for quality affordable housing.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs property sale for Alachua County rural collection center Glory Reitz Mar 11, 20252 commentsCommission also authorizes staff to begin negotiations on extension of Easton contract.
Government + PoliticsAlachua Police Department enters agreement with SF College police academy Glory Reitz Mar 11, 20250 commentswo training personnel to be stationed full-time at SFC’s institute of public safety.
News1 dead, 5 injured in single-vehicle rollover on I-75 in Gainesville Staff Reports Mar 11, 20250 commentsAccident occurs near Williston Road southbound offramp exit.
Government + PoliticsAlachua chooses Monarch for Hathcock Center redesign Glory Reitz Mar 10, 20250 commentsBudget to be set after goals.
Government + PoliticsLeaders to break ground on Jessie’s Village, 22-unit affordable apartments Staff Reports Mar 10, 20252 commentsCity has invested $511,000 in project.
NewsEarleton man dies in collision with semi near Campville Staff Reports Mar 10, 20250 commentsSedan pulls out in front of tractor-trailer on County Road 219A.
NewsVehicle hits, kills High Springs cyclist crossing US 441 Staff Reports Mar 10, 20251 commentCollision occurs Sunday night near NW 203rd Avenue.
CrimeGainesville police investigate murder-suicide Staff Reports Mar 10, 20252 commentsIncident occurs Saturday morning on NW 30th Terrace.
NewsThelma Boltin Center heads for Phase 1 construction as plans get finalized Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20251 commentPricing will determine how Phase 2 proceeds.
Education5th graders frolic, compete at field day Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20254 commentsAnnual event celebrates completion of elementary school.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s federal courthouse up for sale? Not just yet Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20254 commentsCourthouse included in list of “non-core” properties.
Local NewsGRU: Billing issues fixed with credits coming to customers in March, April Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20252 commentsUtility overcharged $300,000 on stormwater, garbage fees.
EducationSchool district preps in case of ICE entry Glory Reitz Mar 5, 20258 commentsAlachua County citizens push for more protection to make students feel safe.
Crime1 shot, killed in Lake City home invasion Staff Reports Mar 5, 20250 commentsPolice seek information regarding Tuesday fatal incident.