Government + Politics Gainesville Development Board approves 220-unit development near UF Seth Johnson Nov 21, 2023Development to add 754 rooms to housing stock.
Education Alachua County Public Schools students place in The Great Debate Glory Reitz Nov 21, 2023Lincoln Middle School’s Ann Moywaywa was champion in three events, division overall.
Government + Politics Alachua County director appointed to state tourism board Staff Reports Nov 21, 2023Hurov will work with Destinations Florida to increase tourism awareness.
Government + Politics High Springs commission selects new mayor, city manager resigns Seth Johnson Nov 20, 2023Staff says water rates need to increase.
Covid-19 Free COVID at-home tests kits available Staff Reports Nov 20, 2023Every home in U.S. eligible to order four at-home tests kits.
Government + Politics Gainesville Fire Rescue, union celebrates new schedule change for 2024 Staff Reports Nov 20, 2023Employees to receive an extra day off following a 24-hour shift.
News One dies in crash involving two motorcycles and van Staff Reports Nov 20, 2023Collision occurs at SW 13th Street and SW 21st Avenue.
Government + Politics Gainesville awards $200,000 in grants as part of national project Staff Reports Nov 17, 2023Six local organizations will get the phase 2 funding.
News North Florida springs restorations projects receive more than $13M Staff Reports Nov 17, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis announces grant funds for recovery and restoration projects.
Government + Politics GRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop Seth Johnson Nov 16, 2023Manager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
News Man drowns in Duval Park pond after fleeing police Staff Reports Nov 16, 2023Gainesville Police officers attempt traffic stop of stolen scooter.
Government + Politics Eastman’s housing proposal next heads to Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 15, 2023Proposal would lower minimum lot sizes for single-family homes.
News Alachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial Staff Reports Nov 15, 2023County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News Paynes Prairie plane crash kills pilot Staff Reports Nov 15, 2023Small single-engine plane located late Tuesday afternoon.
Education Community maintains issues with proposed school rezoning Glory Reitz Nov 15, 2023Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
News Small plane goes down in Paynes Prairie Staff Reports Nov 14, 2023Search crews locate wreckage around 5:15 p.m.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2023Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Local News Newberry to go ahead with bidding, request traffic circle on SW 15th Avenue Glory Reitz Nov 14, 2023City also to save $127,000, 120 days on water main change.
Government + Politics Gainesville’s finance director resigns after putting city audits on track Seth Johnson Nov 13, 2023Wang will leave the city in December.
Education Sasse announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees Staff Reports Nov 13, 2023Funding initiative designed to advance interdisciplinary scholarship and student experience.
News Alachua Conservation Trust receives $25M from USDA Staff Reports Nov 13, 2023Funds go toward Lake to Lagoon project in partnership with Volusia, Lake and Flagler counties.
News Gainesville man dies in State Road 24 head-on crash Staff Reports Nov 13, 2023Three people injured in second vehicle.
Government + Politics Gainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
News Alachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023Current cabin built in 1984.