UF student hit by box truck near University Avenue
Incident occurred Monday morning on UF campus.
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UF student hit by box truck near University Avenue
Incident occurred Monday morning on UF campus.
7 new candidates enter Alachua County 2026 elections
Hawthorne’s mayor to run for Florida House.
Updated: Increased law enforcement presence at UF following threatening emails
No threat to safety, emails consistent with hoax.
Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter for Feb. 22-24
Temperature to dip below 40s through Tuesday night.
“Exceeding expectations”: Newberry hears 2026 State of the City
Mayor talks Champions Park, Newberry Charter School and upcoming projects.
Archer Community Center, City Hall fates up in the air
Alachua County Commissioners and Community Center pioneer support the historic Center’s preservation.
Gainesville commission agrees to utility bond documents with reluctance
Utility to execute half a billion in financial transactions.
Bald eagle, Majesta, soars back to freedom after GPD dumpster rescue
Bald eagle injured in fight with another bird.
GPD increases patrols on Rails to Trails system after inappropriate conduct reported
Police receive multiple reports of inappropriate sexual behavior.
Bell man pleads guilty to death threats against Democratic politicians
Man emailed Washington Post, posted on YouTube.
Eastside student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair
Pranav Mannam among 15 Alachua County students also headed to state.
FDOT to start SR 26 lane closures for several weeks at Hatchet Creek
Construction continues on bridge.
High Springs public works director resignation raises staffing questions
Director positions of public works and finance remain vacant, city manager applies elsewhere.
Ward honors local, national music icons in State of the City
City looks to future for America’s 250th anniversary.
UF report: Global shark bites return to average in 2025
Unprovoked shark attacks resulted in 65 bites and nine fatalities last year.
Firefighters douse blaze in Hawthorne home
Multiple units respond to single-story residence on Tuesday evening.
Alachua County reviewing 4 projects at Archer Road/Tower Road activity center
Publix submits plans to demolish, replace store.
Alachua County’s 9 municipalities to hold elections in 2026
Races to start in April, run through December.
East Gainesville town hall meeting addresses proposed school closures
Meeting held Monday at Day Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Gainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday
Utility authority asks for commission bond approval.
Archer’s first Black female mayor, longtime community advocate, dies at 87
Roberta Lopez pioneered Archer Community Center restoration.
Oaks Mall teenage shooter arrested for carrying concealed gun
Teen fired pistol in Kay Jewelers after confrontation with three other males.
Ziba De Beaute threads for world record, comes up short
Beautician duo threads 331 eyebrows in just under eight hours.
Harn Museum of Art undergoes renovation for new exhibition space
Galleries to open late summer, early fall 2026.