CrimeGainesville City Hall vandal receives 9-month prison sentence C.J. Gish Jan 17, 20251 commentJames Dewar broke windows and left racist, threatening notes.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20251 commentCharter officers to receive 3% increase.
EducationFrazer School to add all elementary grades, expand again Glory Reitz Jan 16, 20258 commentsSchool to host three open houses this weekend.
Government + PoliticsHousing developer eyes Meadowbrook Golf Course, residents hold meeting Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20259 commentsGolf course closed in 2021.
NewsPickup hits, kills Live Oak cyclist on US 90 Staff Reports Jan 16, 20251 commentCollision occurs early Thursday morning.
NewsWild Spaces Public Places hard at work in Gainesville Ronnie Lovler Jan 16, 20253 commentsMorningside Nature Center recently receives facelift with program funds.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride Seth Johnson Jan 15, 20256 commentsAttorney gives update on referendum.
NewsWaldo Road resurfacing set for June completion Glory Reitz Jan 15, 20252 commentsCitizens rejected one-laning, other features.
CrimeFHP: Morriston man charged with DUI in motorcycle fatality C.J. Gish Jan 15, 20250 commentsLaw enforcement also located white vehicle that fled scene from Sunday collision.
EducationPatton offers to extend interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Jan 15, 20250 commentsSchool board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
NewsGainesville extends Cold Night Shelter Program through Friday Staff Reports Jan 15, 20250 commentsTemperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit on Jan. 15-17.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves tentative timeline for Archer repayments Seth Johnson Jan 14, 20254 commentsCity misspent $300,000 in surtax funds.
CrimeGPD requests assistance identifying suspect in Shell gas station robbery C.J. Gish Jan 14, 20251 commentMan allegedly stole money from cash register at store on NW 13th Street.
Government + PoliticsGainesville receives $11.65M federal grant for EV charging stations Staff Reports Jan 14, 20255 commentsCity to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout area.
NewsHumane Society sends urgent request for dog fosters Lillian Hamman Jan 14, 20250 commentsRural shelters filling up during colder weather.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua adds hookah bars, food trucks, smoke shops to regulations Glory Reitz Jan 13, 20250 commentsCity also to allow free-standing dumpsters in US Hwy 441/ Interstate 75 Gateway Overlay District.
EducationMagnet program application window opens Staff Reports Jan 13, 20250 commentsStudents can apply for 2025-26 school year.
CrimeMaryland motorcyclist dies in Levy County collision Staff Reports Jan 13, 20250 commentsLaw enforcement searches for driver of white passenger car that fled scene.
Local NewsAlachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 20253 commentsCounty officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
EducationAlachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate Glory Reitz Jan 10, 20250 commentsTraditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
EducationUF to celebrate centennial birthday of Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ Lillian Hamman Jan 10, 20252 commentsFaculty and alumni presentations and performances Jan. 23-26 to honor instruments legacy.
NewsJeep hits, kills Keystone Heights man walking at Camp Blanding Staff Reports Jan 10, 20250 commentsAccident occurs Friday morning.
NewsHigh Springs man dies in I-75 accident north of Gainesville Staff Reports Jan 10, 20250 commentsA 39-year-old High Springs man died Thursday afternoon when his sedan traveled off Interstate 75 north of Gainesville and collided with an information sign and tree. […]
EducationAttorney files amended complaint against school board, city of Alachua Glory Reitz Jan 9, 20250 commentsComplaint removes two counts, clarifies plaintiffs.