Government + PoliticsJohnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 202514 commentsBill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
NewsGainesville influencer discharged from Shands after rattlesnake bite Lillian Hamman Jan 7, 20257 comments88 vials of antivenom used in David Humphlett ties record high.
EducationOak View Middle School classrooms without heat C.J. Gish Jan 7, 20250 commentsParts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
Government + PoliticsIngle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents Seth Johnson Jan 6, 20251 commentCommissioners highlight future priorities.
Local NewsExplosions leads to Lake City man’s arrest Staff Reports Jan 6, 20250 commentsSuspect apprehended after throwing chemical compounds inside plastic bottles into neighboring yard.
NewsFirefighters extinguish blaze on 8th floor at Nine31 Apartments Staff Reports Jan 6, 20250 commentsA fire at Nine31 Apartments in Gainesville was extinguished by firefighters and the building’s sprinkler system early Monday morning. According to an Alachua County Fire Rescue […]
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program Staff Reports Jan 6, 20250 commentsTemperature to dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit Monday through Wednesday nights.
CrimeArmed felon arrested after standoff in Bradford County C.J. Gish Jan 6, 20250 commentsMultiple law enforcement agencies help nab fugitive.
EducationDeSantis reappoints two UF Board of Trustees members Staff Reports Jan 3, 20252 commentsPatel, Cole are both currently on the board.
NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years C.J. Gish Jan 3, 20254 commentsArt Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
NewsCar crashes into utility pole, kills Lake City couple Staff Reports Jan 3, 20250 commentsSingle-vehicle accident occurs Thursday afternoon on SW Baya Drive.
NewsFirefighters contain residential house fire on SW 57th Road Staff Reports Jan 3, 20250 commentsNo injuries reported as blaze destroys structure.
NewsAlachua County Fire Rescue adds new equipment to arsenal Staff Reports Jan 3, 20251 commentDepartment acquires new items for firefighter safety and efficiency.
EducationTop 5 education stories to watch for in 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 2, 20250 commentsSuperintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
NewsGRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities C.J. Gish Jan 2, 20255 commentsGainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
NewsLaw enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe C.J. Gish Jan 2, 20250 commentsAbandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
CrimeGainesville man charged with stalking, planning attack on pro-Israel group Staff Reports Jan 2, 20250 commentsMan traveled to Plantation with multiple guns, ammunition.
Government + PoliticsFlorida delays enforcing law on social media for minors Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jan 2, 20250 commentsLaw requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
Government + PoliticsNew year brings 10 new state laws in effect Glory Reitz Jan 1, 20250 commentsLaws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024 Staff Reports Jan 1, 20250 commentsTop stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
NewsFirefighters rescue 2 dogs from house fire in Gainesville Staff Reports Dec 31, 20240 commentsNo people inside residence on NW 30th Avenue.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025 Glory Reitz Dec 31, 20242 commentsCounty engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
NewsFr. Roland Julien of Gainesville’s St. Patrick Parish dies at 86 Lillian Hamman Dec 31, 20240 commentsLocal Catholic priest’s decades-long ministry touched churches and organizations across Florida.
EducationDeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees C.J. Gish Dec 31, 20240 commentsAlachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.