Alachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations
University of Florida takes lion’s share.
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Alachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations
University of Florida takes lion’s share.
High Springs’ Kevin Mangan earns 2025 PIO of the Year award
State-wide award by Florida Fire Chief’s Association is first for Alachua County.
DeSantis reappoints Bill Heavener to UF Board of Trustees amid federal lawsuit
Heavener listed in 2024 whistleblower lawsuit involving two colleges he oversees.
DeSantis calls for congressional redistricting in Florida
Lawmakers to meet in Tallahassee in April.
Brush fire north of Newberry threatens 3 homes
Firefighters extinguish blaze on NW 94th Avenue.
Alachua planning board to decide on Tara special permit on Jan. 13
High Springs raises concerns over legal conflicts of interest.
DeSantis awards $167M for rural communities while visiting Steinhatchee
Infrastructure funds headed to Cedar Key, Gilchrist County and Levy County.
Gainesville police arrest newspaper publisher for DUI, traffic citation
Bryan Boukari taken to hospital after medical complaints.
High Springs Police Department to build on 2025 revenue streams, safety investments
City Commission to discuss police and fire department budgets on Thursday.
Road closure set for SW 24th Avenue to fix sinkhole
Alachua County Public Works Department to start work on Monday.
U.S. flu cases surge
Highest recorded level since 1997-98 flu season.
Gainesville metro transportation board OKs crosswalk plan for NW 13th Street
Road corridor sees 27,000 vehicle trips daily.
Magnet program enrollment open for ACPS families until Jan. 12
Enrollment for students in grades pre-K through 10th is for 2026-27 school year.
Burglary suspect remains at large after shooting homeowner in Lake City
Incident occurs Monday morning on SW Michigan Street.
Melrose residents plan protest of proposed 270-acre music venue
Music venue started plans in 2024.
When do schools in North Central Florida reopen after winter break?
Start dates for schools in Alachua and surrounding counties.
Long-time WCJB meteorologist Bill Quinlan dies over the weekend
Quinlan reported on weather for 27 years in Gainesville.
Lake City homicide suspect found dead in woods
Shooter killed cousin before killing himself on Saturday.
Starke woman, 21, dies when pickup truck collides with culvert
Crash occurs Saturday night on US Highway 301.
Fire crews rescue driver from wreck on SE 35th Street in Gainesville
Alachua County Fire Rescue and Gainesville Fire Rescue team up.
Man arrested for fires at Gainesville homeless camps on New Year’s Day
Justin Croft charged with two counts of first-degree arson.
6 key education issues in Alachua County to watch in 2026
Topics range from leadership searches to elections.
Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2025
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Firefighters extinguish blaze in SE 3rd Avenue residence
Fire occurs on Tuesday.