CrimeSexual abuse victims, Ignite Life Center settle lawsuits C.J. Gish Dec 12, 20240 commentsSettlement ends three suits filed in March against church, parent organization.
CrimeOhio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge Staff Reports Dec 12, 20241 commentInmate also assaulted federal employee.
NewsGRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20247 comments59% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
EducationSchool board approves first reading of book challenge policy update Glory Reitz Dec 11, 20241 commentBoard also questions job abandonment procedures.
News2-vehicle collision kills 1, injures 7 near Branford Staff Reports Dec 11, 20240 commentsCrash occurs at State Road 247 and County Road 49.
NewsWilliston Highlands collision kills 1, critical injures 1 Staff Reports Dec 11, 20240 commentsTwo-vehicle crash occurs on State Road 121 north of SE 28th Street.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program Seth Johnson Dec 10, 20242 commentsCounty also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
EducationDixie County Public Schools introduces 23 electric buses Glory Reitz Dec 10, 20245 commentsNew fleet brings air conditioning to DCPS transportation.
Government + PoliticsNewberry considers wastewater funding options Glory Reitz Dec 10, 20240 commentsCity hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
CrimeGPD urges public to come forward with crimes involving Adam Rosenthal C.J. Gish Dec 10, 20240 commentsFormer Gainesville mayoral candidate charged with two out-of-state homicides.
NewsFire burns 50 acres near Chiefland Staff Reports Dec 10, 20240 commentsMultiple units respond to field fire.
NewsHigh Springs firefighters rescue puppy in sinkhole Staff Reports Dec 10, 20241 commentDepartment also assists with brush fire near Springstead neighborhood.
Local NewsCity and county advisory boards seek volunteers Lillian Hamman Dec 9, 20240 comments26 positions are open between Gainesville and Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsFlorida’s Amendment 5 to occur automatically for Alachua County residents Staff Reports Dec 9, 20242 commentsProperty exemption starts for 2025 taxes.
NewsIllegal stop sign near Cabana Beach Apartments removed Staff Reports Dec 9, 20241 commentGainesville police request help in finding who erected stop sign at intersection.
NewsNewberry teen dies in hunting accident C.J. Gish Dec 9, 20243 commentsVictim transported to UF Health Shands Hospital after firearm accidentally discharged.
NewsOld Town woman dies in 2-vehicle collision Staff Reports Dec 9, 20241 commentCrash occurs on US Highway 19 northwest of Cross City.
Local LivingGainesville kicks off holiday season with 2nd annual parade Glory Reitz Dec 7, 20242 commentsOver 100 organizations participated.
NewsArea communities receive Rural Infrastructure Fund Awards Staff Reports Dec 6, 20248 commentsLive Oak, Cedar Key, Cross City and Dixie County awarded nearly $4 million.
NewsGainesville Black Professionals to dissolve, founder plans new nonprofit Seth Johnson Dec 6, 20241 commentGrant started group to foster connections.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project Seth Johnson Dec 5, 20243 commentsClimbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
NewsTributes flood in for late I Am Country radio host C.J. Gish Dec 5, 20240 commentsSupport for Heather Jennings comes from across nation.
EducationNewberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 20242 commentsNewberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
NewsMotorcycle crash kills 1, seriously injures 1 in Lake Butler Staff Reports Dec 5, 20240 commentsIncident occurs at the intersection of State Road 100 and State Road 121.