Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Jul 19, 2024
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
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Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Gainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings
Jul 19, 2024
Metal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday.
Gainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes
Jul 19, 2024
Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Jul 19, 2024
Republican Emery Gainey and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Sasse resigns unexpectedly as UF president, citing wife’s health
Jul 18, 2024
Former U.S. senator for Nebraska spent 17 months at helm of UF.
School district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences
Jul 18, 2024
Teachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
Gainesville’s Akwaaba Freedom School celebrates national award
Jul 18, 2024
6-week summer school focuses on literacy.
Newberry works on strategic plan for downtown
Jul 17, 2024
Preliminary revitalization action plan to be ready in 6-8 weeks.
Trump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity
Jul 17, 2024
“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
School board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote
Jul 17, 2024
Board to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Jul 17, 2024
Peter King, Chad Scott and Latrell Simmons will battle for the Democratic Party nomination.
SF partners with Uber on access and safety initiative
Jul 17, 2024
Eligible students to receive Uber vouchers for two rides within 15 miles of campus.
School board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels
Jul 16, 2024
$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
Alachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal
Jul 16, 2024
County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
Houchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager
Jul 16, 2024
County equity plan developed under Houchen.
UF Health specialties earn national recognition again
Jul 16, 2024
Seven programs rank among top 50 nationally.
Bell man dies when pickup collides with fence off SR 26
Jul 16, 2024
Pickup leaves roadway east of Newberry.
Alachua eSchool moves office location
Jul 15, 2024
School administrator to double as principal of Duval Early Learning Center.
Off-duty firefighters help save woman from drowning
Jul 15, 2024
Woman submerged for 20 seconds during medical emergency.
Alachua County Republican, Democratic leaders decry political violence
Jul 15, 2024
Joint press conference held Sunday.
FHP trooper-involved shooting temporarily closes I-75
Jul 15, 2024
Incident occurs Sunday evening south of Micanopy exit.
UF study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners
Jul 14, 2024
Sucralose escapes wastewater treatment processing and is in drinking water, aquatic environments.
UF/IFAS: Sweaty cattle may boost food security in a warming world
Jul 13, 2024
Cows eliminate about 85 percent of their body heat via sweat.