NewsSuwannee woman dies in 2-vehicle crash near Branford Staff Reports Dec 23, 20240 commentsTwo vans collide on State Road 247 on Sunday
NewsHead-on crash kills Bell man, injures 5 Gainesville people on State Road 121 Staff Reports Dec 23, 20240 commentsA 26-year-old Bell man died and five Gainesville people were injured in a head-on collision on Saturday afternoon north of Gainesville on State Road 121 in […]
CrimePolice Chief corrects miscommunication in Satchel’s Pizza arson fire Lillian Hamman Dec 21, 20244 commentsGPD and GFR to bridge fire investigation communication gaps.
NewsECS4Kids children tear open Christmas gifts Glory Reitz Dec 20, 20241 commentGifts provided by Operation Impact.
NewsUF/IFAS: Hurricane Milton caused over $190M in lost Florida agriculture Staff Reports Dec 20, 20240 commentsEstimates range from $190 million to $642 million in damage.
HealthGainesville cop sues HCA’s North Florida Hospital for post-op infection Gary Nelson Dec 19, 202417 commentsKelly Maloney: ‘My career is over.’
NewsHoggetowne Medieval Faire funds drying up without permanent home Seth Johnson Dec 19, 20247 commentsDowntown edition harder for vendors.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20242 commentsAgreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
EducationSchool Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit Glory Reitz Dec 18, 20241 commentCamp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
CrimeGPD arrests alleged arsonist responsible for Satchel’s Pizza fire C.J. Gish Dec 18, 20241 commentFire occurs on Sunday in van at restaurant.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum Seth Johnson Dec 18, 20244 commentsCounty says lower court erred in two ways.
Government + PoliticsGainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on 3 new affordable housing units Glory Reitz Dec 18, 20241 commentThree units on one lot possible because of city’s new accessory dwelling unit ordinance.
NewsUpdate: Missing Old Town teen found safe Staff Reports Dec 18, 20240 commentsKeira Heitfield last seen near 13500 block of NE Highway 349 on Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 202411 commentsCounty commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 20240 commentsCounty opts to stay in agreement for now.
EducationKay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Dec 17, 20240 commentsDistrict 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
EducationUF presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards Staff Reports Dec 16, 20240 commentsAwards recognize community member, UF faculty member, joint program.
NewsSemi overturns on I-10 exit ramp, kills Georgia man Staff Reports Dec 16, 20240 commentsTractor-trailer comes to rest on its roof.
NewsLake City motorcyclists dies in collision with ATV in Union County Staff Reports Dec 16, 20240 commentsMotorcyclists hits back of ATV on County Road 18.
Government + PoliticsGainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 20248 commentsOpt out part of new Live Local Act.
Government + PoliticsReleased reentry program expands services Glory Reitz Dec 13, 20242 commentsProgram to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates Seth Johnson Dec 12, 202413 commentsNew rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20241 commentJoint meeting set for Monday.
CrimeGainesville police resolve 7-hour standoff on NE 10th Drive Staff Reports Dec 12, 20242 commentsIncident started Wednesday afternoon when shots were fired at GRU employees.