Crime Gainesville career armed criminal receives 15-year prison sentence Staff Reports Jul 31, 2025James Mobley receives sentence for numerous felony drug convictions, possession of
Education School Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2025Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
Education Veteran Alachua County Public Schools teacher gears up for new school year Nick Anschultz Jul 31, 2025Kim Gregg specializes in students with special needs at Parker Elementary School.
Crime Gunman’s name released in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting C.J. Gish Jul 31, 2025Incident took place on Tuesday in an apartment near University of Florida.
Government + Politics Newberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 2025Commission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
Education Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday Nick Anschultz Jul 30, 2025Monthlong holiday will continue through Aug. 31
Crime Alachua County grand jury indicts 3 Gainesville men Staff Reports Jul 30, 2025Two men involved in Park Apartments murder, one man charged for sexual battery.
Health U.S. News & World Report ranks 7 UF Health specialties among nation’s best Staff Reports Jul 30, 2025‘Best Hospitals’ report evaluates nearly 6,000 hospitals nationwide.
News United Way monitors ALICE households—with 34% of Florida qualifying Seth Johnson Jul 30, 2025Locally, nonprofit balances rural, urban needs.
Government + Politics “We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 2025Proposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Education Interim UF President Kent Fuchs agrees to one-month extension Nick Anschultz Jul 29, 2025New presidential search will start in 2026.
Crime Update: Law enforcement kills armed suspect barricaded in apartment near UF Staff Reports Jul 29, 2025Suspect fired at Alachua County Sheriff’s office deputies Tuesday morning.
Education School board chair faces criticism for comments about late Hulk Hogan Nick Anschultz Jul 29, 2025Rockwell urged to resign for ‘reprehensible’ comments
Crime Tower Oaks shooting injures 1 Staff Reports Jul 29, 2025Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies investigate Monday incident.
News Lake City man, 54, dies after being struck by SUV on County Road 240 Staff Reports Jul 29, 2025Vehicle hits pedestrian walking on road.
Crime Gainesville man receives 90-month prison sentence for drug trafficking Staff Reports Jul 29, 2025Isaih Cox pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substance.
Health Cord blood donations plaque unveiled at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Staff Reports Jul 28, 2025LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and HCA Florida hold ceremony.
Crime Gainesville man receives 14-year sentence for drug trafficking, firearm charges Staff Reports Jul 28, 2025Eric Thompson pleads guilty to possession of drugs with intent to distribute.
Weather National Weather Service issues extreme heat watch for Monday and Tuesday C.J. Gish Jul 28, 2025Heat index to surpass 110 degrees Fahrenheit between noon and 7 p.m. both days.
Crime Gainesville man receives life sentence for February 2023 murders Staff Reports Jul 28, 2025Dallvion Parker found guilty of double homicide, attempted murder.
Local News Fears chill Gainesville protest Gary Nelson Jul 27, 2025Mayor says there is “plenty of fight left.”
Education Stop the Violence Back-to-School Rally offers information and teaching Nick Anschultz Jul 26, 2025Saturday event held at MLK Center for first time in 25 years
Crime Lake City police ask for public’s help to solve cold case from 2021 Staff Reports Jul 25, 2025Two shooting victims were found by law enforcement.
Government + Politics Gainesville’s MTPO is changing: what is it and how does it direct millions of dollars? Seth Johnson Jul 25, 2025Growing population places board in new classification.