Government + PoliticsJudge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20244 commentsApproved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.
Government + PoliticsGainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20244 commentsNew projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
EducationColumbia County superintendent retires Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20241 commentFort White principal to step into role.
CrimeUF student who spit on cop during protests accepts plea deal, avoids jail Kairi Lowery | Fresh Take Florida Oct 24, 20240 commentsStudent ordered to apologize to officer and will spend 18 months on probation.
ElectionsAlachua County sets early voting record Glory Reitz Oct 23, 20242 commentsNearly 5,000 people voted each of first two days.
NewsMelrose property purchase, music venue project continues forward Seth Johnson Oct 23, 20249 commentsSale anticipated next week.
ElectionsFlorida Republicans surpass Democratic turnout in early voting Kylie Williams | Fresh Take Florida Oct 22, 20243 commentsDemocrats outperforming Republicans in mail ballots.
NewsGainey rejoins Four Corners Agreement with Bradford, Clay, Putnam sheriffs Seth Johnson Oct 22, 20240 commentsAgreement outlines enforcement in Melrose.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County tables superintendent nominations Glory Reitz Oct 21, 20242 commentsSplit board votes down motion to delay until after Vu takes seat.
NewsSmashed home during Helene leaves Gainesville family searching Seth Johnson Oct 21, 20241 commentHelene proves worst storm for Alachua County.
NewsCross City plane crash kills 1, injures 1 C.J. Gish Oct 21, 20243 commentsPlane reportedly had engine trouble.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Seth Johnson Oct 21, 202411 commentsSupervisor position on ballot for first time since 2016.
Local NewsChiefland woman, 63, dies in Levy County crash Staff Reports Oct 18, 20240 commentsDriver traveled into oncoming traffic.
BusinessInaugural ‘Cool Heroes’ giveaway nets Army vet free AC unit Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20241 commentWinner has also worked at P.K. Yonge for 24 years.
Local NewsImpact of new homelessness law remains unclear Glory Reitz Oct 17, 20241 commentMayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
HealthGRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20240 commentsNew guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
NewsGainesville man, 50, dies in motorcycle crash Staff Reports Oct 17, 20241 commentCause of crash under investigation.
NewsGPD encourages parents, childcare providers to listen to children Glory Reitz Oct 16, 20242 commentsAfter the conviction of a sexual predator and a victim’s mother, GPD pushes parents to take threats seriously.
Local NewsAlachua County tax collector to offer kiosks at Publix Seth Johnson Oct 16, 20240 commentsSelf-serve kiosks provide vehicle registration renewals.
CrimeSexual predator, mother of child victim sentenced to prison Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsMom allowed daughter to visit registered sexual predator unsupervised.
ElectionsGeneral election early voting to start Oct. 21 Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsEight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Government + PoliticsForward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsCounty to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsNew beacons installed at multiple locations.
EducationAlachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 202421 commentsBoard set to select interim superintendent on Monday.