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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.
Government + Politics

City of Gainesville, Alachua County government offices to close Wednesday

Jan 21, 2025
Winter storm expected to hit area Tuesday night.
Crime

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 […]
News

Gainesville Regional Airport breaks passenger record in 2024 

Jan 21, 2025
New record beats out 2019 numbers.
News

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.
Education

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.
Education

Alachua County Teacher of the Year to be announced Thursday 

Jan 21, 2025
Three finalists represent Glen Springs, Ft. Clarke, Sidney Lanier.
News

Headquarters Library reopens after electrical failure, 3 weeks closed 

Jan 21, 2025
New electrical breaker had to be shipped, installed.
News

Pickup overturns, kills driver in Suwannee County

Jan 21, 2025
Incident occurs on County Road 248 north of Branford.
News

Gainesville celebrates MLK Day 2025 with annual parade

Jan 20, 2025
Parade’s second year is part of 41st King Celebration Anniversary.
Government + Politics

Trump sworn in, promises American ‘golden age’ 

Jan 20, 2025
Returning president pledges swift executive actions.
News

National Weather Service issues winter storm watch for Tuesday night

Jan 20, 2025
Potential freezing rain to hit North Florida Tuesday evening through Wednesday.
News

Gainesville extends Cold Night Shelter Program

Jan 20, 2025
Temperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit throughout week of Jan. 20.
Education

Alachua County teachers vote down salary agreement 

Jan 17, 2025
ACEA demands early release Wednesdays return.
Government + Politics

Gainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update 

Jan 17, 2025
GRU signs off for trail projects.
Crime

Gainesville City Hall vandal receives 9-month prison sentence

Jan 17, 2025
James Dewar broke windows and left racist, threatening notes.
Government + Politics

Gainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract

Jan 16, 2025
Charter officers to receive 3% increase.
Education

Frazer School to add all elementary grades, expand again 

Jan 16, 2025
School to host three open houses this weekend.
Government + Politics

Housing developer eyes Meadowbrook Golf Course, residents hold meeting 

Jan 16, 2025
Golf course closed in 2021.
News

Pickup hits, kills Live Oak cyclist on US 90

Jan 16, 2025
Collision occurs early Thursday morning.
News

Wild Spaces Public Places hard at work in Gainesville

Jan 16, 2025
Morningside Nature Center recently receives facelift with program funds.
Government + Politics

GRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride  

Jan 15, 2025
Attorney gives update on referendum.
News

Waldo Road resurfacing set for June completion 

Jan 15, 2025
Citizens rejected one-laning, other features.
Crime

FHP: Morriston man charged with DUI in motorcycle fatality

Jan 15, 2025
Law enforcement also located white vehicle that fled scene from Sunday collision.

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