Government + PoliticsBOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 20240 commentsCounty commission selects new chair, vice chair.
NewsNewberry Publix site painted with lynching victims’ names Glory Reitz Nov 12, 20240 commentsMayor apologizes to Publix.
NewsTrain collides with 2 semis in Hawthorne Staff Reports Nov 12, 20240 commentsTractor-trailers were crossing tracks when struck.
Government + PoliticsRecount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 20240 commentsMachine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Crime2 defendants receive sentences for murder, torture of man in Levy County Staff Reports Nov 11, 20240 commentsIncident occurred in August 2019 when body discovered in Morriston.
Local NewsHeartwood neighborhood to host inaugural block party Lillian Hamman Nov 9, 20240 commentsEast Gainesville gathering to celebrate community of economic diversity.
NewsMichigan man dies when pickup hits semi turning onto US 129 Staff Reports Nov 9, 20240 commentsCollision occurs south of Trenton at SW 100th Street.
Government + PoliticsBielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising Seth Johnson Nov 8, 20244 commentsReferendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
ElectionsWeitz, Howell focused on growth heading into High Springs commission terms Seth Johnson Nov 8, 20240 commentsMayor said new staff cohort has great cohesion.
EducationSchool board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 20240 commentsBoard also touches on operational audit findings.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20243 commentsAuthority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
ElectionsCammack wins reelection as Trump takes White House J.C. Derrick Nov 6, 20240 commentsGOP flips Senate, House control remains unknown.
ElectionsNo contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20241 commentLegal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
ElectionsJohnson, McClain win races to replace Clemons, Perry Lillian Hamman Nov 6, 20243 commentsHouse District 22, Senate District 9 remain in Republican hands.
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ElectionsScott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected Glory Reitz Nov 6, 20243 commentsKramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
ElectionsAlford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentNo changes to commission in first single-member district election.
ElectionsHigh Springs selects Weitz, Howell for City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20240 commentsHowell to replace Byran Williams.
ElectionsGainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentLocals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
CrimeParent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence Glory Reitz Nov 5, 20240 commentsDistrict puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
NewsArcher man dies in head-on collision Staff Reports Nov 5, 20240 commentsCrash occurs on US Highway 27 in Newberry.
EducationSchool board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 4, 20242 commentsFormer Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
NewsConservation easement preserves Greene family land near Lake City Staff Reports Nov 4, 20241 commentAlachua Conservation Trust helps facilitate agreement.
Government + PoliticsFrom No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 202411 commentsRodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.