School Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit
Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
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School Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit
Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
GPD arrests alleged arsonist responsible for Satchel’s Pizza fire
Fire occurs on Sunday in van at restaurant.
Alachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum
County says lower court erred in two ways.
Gainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on 3 new affordable housing units
Three units on one lot possible because of city’s new accessory dwelling unit ordinance.
Update: Missing Old Town teen found safe
Keira Heitfield last seen near 13500 block of NE Highway 349 on Tuesday.
Alachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications
County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County
District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
UF presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards
Awards recognize community member, UF faculty member, joint program.
Semi overturns on I-10 exit ramp, kills Georgia man
Tractor-trailer comes to rest on its roof.
Lake City motorcyclists dies in collision with ATV in Union County
Motorcyclists hits back of ATV on County Road 18.
Gainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments
Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Released reentry program expands services
Program to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates
New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement
Joint meeting set for Monday.
Gainesville police resolve 7-hour standoff on NE 10th Drive
Incident started Wednesday afternoon when shots were fired at GRU employees.
Sexual abuse victims, Ignite Life Center settle lawsuits
Settlement ends three suits filed in March against church, parent organization.
Ohio man receives 30-year sentence for threatening Alachua County judge
Inmate also assaulted federal employee.
GRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers
59% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
School board approves first reading of book challenge policy update
Board also questions job abandonment procedures.
2-vehicle collision kills 1, injures 7 near Branford
Crash occurs at State Road 247 and County Road 49.
Williston Highlands collision kills 1, critical injures 1
Two-vehicle crash occurs on State Road 121 north of SE 28th Street.
Alachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program
County also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
Dixie County Public Schools introduces 23 electric buses
New fleet brings air conditioning to DCPS transportation.