EducationFrazer School to enter third academic year after judge grants injunction Nick Anschultz Jul 17, 20261 commentRuling safeguards school's claim to building during bankruptcy proceedings.
Government + PoliticsGainesville restricts millage rate, aims to bump fire assessment Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20265 commentsBudget season entering final stretch.
Government + PoliticsArcher November ballot features four charter amendments Lillian Hamman Jul 17, 20260 commentsCommission could jump back up to two monthly meetings.
NewsBelow-average June rainfall contributes to ongoing deficit in North Central Florida Staff Reports Jul 17, 20261 commentSuwannee River Water Management District releases monthly hydrological report.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to build regional fire training facility on $600K land acquisition Lillian Hamman Jul 16, 20260 commentsConstruction starts in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Education Alachua County Reads kicks off workgroup to enhance local literacy efforts Nick Anschultz Jul 16, 20262 commentsMeeting of staff, partners and experts took place on Wednesday.
NewsBicyclist, 27, hit and killed on NW 16th Avenue in Gainesville Staff Reports Jul 16, 20262 commentsCollision occurs on Wednesday night.
NewsSuwannee River Water Management District extends water shortage order through Dec. 31 Staff Reports Jul 16, 20261 commentDrought conditions continue despite May and June rainfall.
HealthUF study links untreated sleep apnea to dramatic cognitive decline Dorothy Hagmajer | UF Health Jul 16, 20260 commentsA new study underscores how important it is to treat sleep apnea: Untreated, the disorder is associated with a 69% faster decline in cognitive function over 10 years, […]
NewsBen Sasse’s tumors shrink despite terminal diagnosis Elizabeth Black | World News Group Jul 16, 20266 commentsFormer UF president said improvement likely won't change his terminal diagnosis.
Government + PoliticsAppeal court asks Gainesville, GRU Authority to clarify new Florida law Seth Johnson Jul 15, 20264 commentsFinal brief filed Monday.
NewsGainesville Police investigating fatal crash involving box truck and pedestrian Staff Reports Jul 15, 20260 commentsCollision occurs on Tuesday evening on NE 39th Avenue.
Government + PoliticsAlachua faces legal pushback on land use vote for Farmlands development Lillian Hamman Jul 14, 20262 commentsCity Commission meeting on July 27 bumped up to noon.
CrimeAlachua County sheriff warns against rising scams estimated to cost $8 million locally Seth Johnson Jul 14, 20260 commentsElderly population especially vulnerable.
EducationDr. Mark Tehranipoor named dean of UF’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Nick Anschultz Jul 14, 20261 commentTehranipoor will assume role on July 20.
NewsVerified: Preserve opens on Little Lake Santa Fe Seth Johnson, Lillian Hamman Jul 13, 20261 commentPreserve owned by state, managed by county.
NewsACSO investigates accidental drowning at Hidden Oaks Mobile Home Park Staff Reports Jul 13, 20260 commentsChicago man dies after diving into deep end of pool.
NewsSarasota woman, 69, dies in 3-vehicle crash in High Springs Staff Reports Jul 13, 20260 commentsCollision occurs at intersection of US Highway 27 and NW 174th Avenue on Saturday afternoon.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs police chief reinstated with 6 of 11 charges cleared Lillian Hamman Jul 10, 20265 commentsCitizens await commission response at July 23 meeting.
FeaturedGainesville man pleads guilty to child pornography production Staff Reports Jul 10, 20261 commentRobert Johnson faces up to 30 years in federal prison.
BusinessCelebration Pointe bankruptcy plan hinges on $50M payment to avoid liquidation Seth Johnson Jul 9, 20265 commentsHearing scheduled for next week.
EducationDonald Landry to receive $2M severance as UF interim presidency concludes Nick Anschultz Jul 9, 20261 commentLandry to receive severance pay through Aug. 31, 2027.
NewsUF/IFAS study: New tool detects crop drought stress before it’s visible Jamie Groh | UF/IFAS Jul 8, 20260 commentsNew light-scanning imaging could help farmers save water and reduce losses.
EducationChildren’s Trust of Alachua County awards $2M in summer camp scholarships Nick Anschultz Jul 8, 20260 commentsEligible children ages 5 to 17 can attend one of 21 participating camps.