NewsSuwannee River Water Management District issues water shortage advisory Staff Reports Jan 14, 20263 commentsNorth Florida has rainfall deficit of over 11 inches over past year.
EducationState attorney’s office drops charges against 3 Santa Fe High School administrators Nick Anschultz Jan 13, 20262 commentsWright, Faulk and Rendek were accused of failing to report suspected child abuse.
Government + PoliticsNewberry celebrates new city hall with ribbon cutting Lillian Hamman Jan 13, 20262 comments12,000-square-foot space equipped for expansion.
Government + PoliticsLevy County appropriations aim to mitigate, repair from major storms Seth Johnson Jan 13, 20260 comments14 projects ask for $21 million.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s Commissioner Ingle to undergo brain surgery with 6-week recovery Seth Johnson Jan 13, 20262 commentsTumor first removed two years ago.
EducationDeSantis appoints Keith Perry to State University System’s Board of Governors Staff Reports Jan 13, 20262 commentsPerry owns roofing contractor service in Gainesville and served in Florida Legislature.
SportsHarlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years of entertainment with Gainesville show Tim Rodriquez Jan 13, 20260 commentsTeam performs at Stephen O'Connell Center on Monday.
EducationUF students return for spring semester with resolutions and excitement Nick Anschultz Jan 12, 20260 commentsMonday marked first day of classes following winter break.
CrimeWilliston woman arrested for murdering ex-husband Staff Reports Jan 12, 20260 commentsA 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 […]
EducationUF receives 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement UF News Jan 12, 20260 commentsAward highlights university’s collaboration with communities.
NewsUF student groups protest ICE following shooting death Seth Johnson Jan 12, 20262 commentsEvent culminates year of protests in Gainesville.
NewsCar accident victim extracted from crash near Campville Staff Reports Jan 12, 20260 commentsOccupant trapped in vehicle in Saturday collision in east Alachua County.
Local NewsGainesville readies to open $2 million grant pool for NE Eighth Avenue area Staff Reports Jan 10, 20262 commentsGrants aim to revitalize area.
BusinessThe Oaks Mall avoids power disconnect following $125,000 in unpaid bills Seth Johnson Jan 9, 202610 commentsGRU was ready to pull plug on Monday.
EducationKey education bills to watch in Florida’s upcoming legislative session Nick Anschultz Jan 9, 20264 commentsCursive writing, teacher oath and extended recess requirements among those to be considered.
NewsFlorida black bear hunt exposes emotional divisions among animal rights activists, hunters Zoey Thomas | Fresh Take Florida Jan 9, 20263 commentsFlorida Fish and Wildlife Commission reported 52 bears killed during 2025 hunt.
Government + Politics6 Gilchrist County projects seek funding in 2026 appropriations requests Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20260 commentsProjects include fire, wastewater.
Local NewsProtesters object to 270-acre WildFlowers Music Park in Melrose Lillian Hamman Jan 8, 20265 commentsAlachua County BOCC to vote on temporary use permit on Feb. 10.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to review community input on Future Ready initiative Nick Anschultz Jan 8, 20260 commentsBoard to hear overview of feedback during a workshop on Monday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations Seth Johnson Jan 8, 20262 commentsUniversity of Florida takes lion’s share.
NewsHigh Springs’ Kevin Mangan earns 2025 PIO of the Year award Lillian Hamman Jan 8, 20260 commentsState-wide award by Florida Fire Chief’s Association is first for Alachua County.
EducationDeSantis reappoints Bill Heavener to UF Board of Trustees amid federal lawsuit Nick Anschultz Jan 8, 20260 commentsHeavener listed in 2024 whistleblower lawsuit involving two colleges he oversees.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis calls for congressional redistricting in Florida Christina Grube | World News Group Jan 8, 20262 commentsLawmakers to meet in Tallahassee in April.
NewsBrush fire north of Newberry threatens 3 homes Staff Reports Jan 7, 20260 commentsFirefighters extinguish blaze on NW 94th Avenue.