EducationGHS student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair Staff Reports Feb 21, 20251 commentAbhith Kasala advances for second straight year.
Government + PoliticsNewberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address Glory Reitz Feb 21, 20254 commentsCity clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery Seth Johnson Feb 20, 202515 commentsCity also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
ElectionsDays left to qualify for Alachua, Newberry elections Glory Reitz Feb 20, 20251 commentTwo Alachua County municipalities are gearing up for April elections, with qualifying periods open for new candidates for a few more days. The city of Alachua’s […]
Government + PoliticsAlachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services Seth Johnson Feb 20, 20252 commentsDraft contract expected later this year.
EducationHomeschooler wins second straight spelling bee Glory Reitz Feb 20, 20251 commentThree-hour competition stretches 42 rounds.
Education19 ACPS students named National Merit finalists Staff Reports Feb 20, 20252 commentsGainesville High School leads area schools with 10 finalists.
NewsJasper woman dies after car travels off I-10 entrance ramp, strikes pole Staff Reports Feb 20, 20250 commentsIncident occurs off US Highway 29 in Suwannee County.
EducationSchool board tables Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Feb 19, 20253 commentsBoard members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
NewsCollision with school bus kills 2 in Levy County Staff Reports Feb 19, 20253 commentsTwo Otter Creek people die in crash on US Highway 19.
NewsAlachua County Animal Services searches for women who dumped dog Seth Johnson Feb 19, 202510 commentsDog followed car down NW 53rd and nearly caused collision.
CrimeAlachua County grand jury indicts for 2023 murder Staff Reports Feb 19, 20250 commentsMurphy to be held without bond.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Feb. 19-22 Staff Reports Feb 19, 20250 commentsTemperature to dip into 30s Thursday and Friday nights.
NewsFDLE cancels Missing Child Alert for Lake City boy Staff Reports Feb 19, 20250 commentsNodrick Dunning Jr. last seen near 200 block of SE Gregory Glen.
Government + PoliticsGainesville collects input on Citizens Field as scenarios come to finish Seth Johnson Feb 18, 20256 commentsCommission to hear options before summer recess.
NewsChildren’s Trust of Alachua County to launch child development program in March Staff Reports Feb 18, 20250 commentsProgram expands collaboration with Partnership for Strong Families.
Local LivingFundraiser supports Gainesville family’s wheelchair-accessible van initiative Lillian Hamman Feb 18, 20253 commentsMason family hopes to reach $30,000 goal by March.
NewsLCPD: Missing Lake City teen located Staff Reports Feb 18, 20251 commentRakhiya Wilson last seen Monday night in area of SW Grandview Street.
NewsGainesville protesters crowd downtown sidewalks to oppose Trump, Musk Seth Johnson Feb 17, 202545 commentsProtests held nationwide on Presidents’ Day.
EducationDeSantis appoints Ezzell to SF College Board of Trustees Staff Reports Feb 17, 20252 commentsDr. Tara Ezell a partner with Dermatology Associates.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Sunday, Monday Staff Reports Feb 14, 20250 commentsTemperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit Feb. 17-18.
News7 planets to align in sky during “Parade of Planets” on Feb. 28 Lillian Hamman Feb 13, 20250 commentsLineup like this won’t happen again until 2040.
CrimeGPD arrests armed robbery suspect at UFORA apartment complex C.J. Gish Feb 13, 20250 commentsSuspect reportedly robbed Wildside Smoke Shop.
NewsMobility on Demand to offer free transportation to East Gainesville Staff Reports Feb 13, 20252 commentsService will assist residents needing rides to clinic visits, health screenings and more.