NewsAlachua County urges residents to beware of post-storm repair scams Staff Reports Oct 1, 20240 commentsIn aftermath of Hurricane Helene, residents need to hire licensed contractors.
CrimeUF police arrest teen for text threat against school Staff Reports Sep 30, 20240 commentsP.K. Yonge student sent message on Saturday night.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates 2024: State Senate District 9 Seth Johnson Sep 30, 20240 commentsState representative runs against UF doctor.
NewsCrews continue to restore power throughout region C.J. Gish, Seth Johnson Sep 30, 20241 commentMore than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
NewsFEMA Disaster Recovery Center to reopen Wednesday in Gainesville Staff Reports Sep 30, 20240 commentsCenter located at Millhopper Branch Library continues to only assist residents affected by Hurricane Debby.
Local NewsHurricane Helene topples Magic 101.3 radio tower Lillian Hamman Sep 30, 20240 commentsStreaming still available while repairs underway.
NewsSwept away: Aerial look at Helene’s impact Diego Perdomo | Fresh Take Florida Sep 28, 20241 commentStorm left a swath of destruction along Florida coast.
Local NewsHelene inflicts ‘tremendous’ amount of tree damage in Gainesville J.C. Derrick Sep 27, 20241 commentNo injuries reported in Gainesville.
NewsHurricane Helene intensifies into Category 4 storm C.J. Gish Sep 26, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center projects storm to hit Florida Big Bend region on Thursday evening.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20248 commentsDevelopment could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20240 commentsMillage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
NewsHelene upgraded to hurricane C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20241 commentStorm forecasted to make landfall on Thursday afternoon.
NewsNorth Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20240 commentsSpecial needs, pet-friendly shelters also available.
EducationUF, Santa Fe to close due to Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20240 commentsArea colleges make preparations for upcoming storm.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20244 commentsWest End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + PoliticsState Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsReferendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
NewsTropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
EducationGainesville student to speak at UN summit Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20241 commentAbhith Kasala has been building microplastic research for six years.
EducationNorth Florida schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsArea schools to close for multiple days.
NewsAlachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsPreparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsEmergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsGRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
EducationUF slips one spot to No. 7 in U.S. News rankings C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsUniversity remains among nation’s top 10 public institutions since 2018.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20240 commentsCity also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
NewsSandbag locations announced in Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist counties C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsRegion prepares for potential Hurricane Helene.