Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Oct 25, 2024Republican Emery Gainey, Democrat Chad Scott and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
News Gainesville woman struck by vehicle on SW 75th Street Staff Reports Oct 24, 2024Incident occurs north of SW 75th Court on Thursday morning.
Education Annual event spotlights local afterschool programs Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2024Children’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
Education Hawthorne native to receive FFA American Award, third in city history Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2024Bristow at Santa Fe College for agribusiness.
Featured Archer man receives life sentence for sexual battery Staff Reports Oct 24, 2024Man abused child under 12 in his care.
Government + Politics Judge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2024Approved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.
Government + Politics Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2024New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
Education Columbia County superintendent retires Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2024Fort White principal to step into role.
Crime UF student who spit on cop during protests accepts plea deal, avoids jail Kairi Lowery | Fresh Take Florida Oct 24, 2024Student ordered to apologize to officer and will spend 18 months on probation.
Elections Alachua County sets early voting record Glory Reitz Oct 23, 2024Nearly 5,000 people voted each of first two days.
News Melrose property purchase, music venue project continues forward Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2024Sale anticipated next week.
Elections Florida Republicans surpass Democratic turnout in early voting Kylie Williams | Fresh Take Florida Oct 22, 2024Democrats outperforming Republicans in mail ballots.
News Gainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs Seth Johnson Oct 22, 2024Agreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
Education School Board of Alachua County tables superintendent nominations Glory Reitz Oct 21, 2024Split board votes down motion to delay until after Vu takes seat.
News Smashed home during Helene leaves Gainesville family searching Seth Johnson Oct 21, 2024Helene proves worst storm for Alachua County.
News Cross City plane crash kills 1, injures 1 C.J. Gish Oct 21, 2024Plane reportedly had engine trouble.
Elections Meet the Candidates: Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Seth Johnson Oct 21, 2024Supervisor position on ballot for first time since 2016.
Local News Chiefland woman, 63, dies in Levy County crash Staff Reports Oct 18, 2024Driver traveled into oncoming traffic.
Business Inaugural ‘Cool Heroes’ giveaway nets Army vet free AC unit Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2024Winner has also worked at P.K. Yonge for 24 years.
Local News Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear Glory Reitz Oct 17, 2024Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
Health GRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2024New guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
News Gainesville man, 50, dies in motorcycle crash Staff Reports Oct 17, 2024Cause of crash under investigation.
News GPD encourages parents, childcare providers to listen to children Glory Reitz Oct 16, 2024After the conviction of a sexual predator and a victim’s mother, GPD pushes parents to take threats seriously.
Local News Alachua County tax collector to offer kiosks at Publix Seth Johnson Oct 16, 2024Self-serve kiosks provide vehicle registration renewals.