Government + Politics Newberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading Glory Reitz Apr 16, 2024Commissioners discuss access, speed of development.
Education Rawling teacher named Florida finalist for Presidential math and science award Staff Reports Apr 16, 2024Elementary fifth-grade instructor one of six finalists in Florida.
Government + Politics GRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 2024Utilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
Crime Trenton man who crashed excavator into Walmart receives prison sentence C.J. Gish Apr 16, 2024Jesse Smith hot-wired machine and caused $2 million in damage in Sept. 11 incident.
News Chabad UF hosts freed Gaza hostage as Passover nears Seth Johnson Apr 15, 2024Judith Raanan and her daughter were the first hostages released in October.
Health Instrument shortage hampers HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Apr 15, 2024Surgery cancellations continue amid ongoing instrument issues.
Education Old Terwilliger campus trashed, occupied by homeless Gary Nelson Apr 15, 2024Documents with student information left unsecured.
Education New ‘Frazer School’ to focus on competitive academics Glory Reitz Apr 13, 2024Current Buchholz math coach Will Frazer to direct school.
Government + Politics Supervisor of Elections: Alachua voting outage lasted 5 minutes or less Glory Reitz Apr 12, 2024Barton says election workers followed proper protocol.
Government + Politics From private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years Seth Johnson Apr 12, 2024RTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
Government + Politics High Springs moves to codify Sunday alcohol exception with special permit Seth Johnson Apr 12, 2024Residents packed City Hall to speak on the Sunday exception.
News Hawthorne man dies in 3-vehicle collision in Lochloosa Staff Reports Apr 12, 2024Crash occurred on US 301 early Friday morning in south Alachua County.
Government + Politics UF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services Seth Johnson Apr 11, 2024UF sends letter after city press conference.
News UF program breeds, improves pine trees over decades Seth Johnson Apr 11, 2024Joint program impacts pine growing across the Southeast.
Education ACPS invites families to annual Kindergarten Roundup Staff Reports Apr 11, 2024Incoming kindergarten families invited to bring their children to schools they will attend in fall.
Education School board asks for more input for Rawlings, Metcalfe calendar Glory Reitz Apr 10, 2024Community meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
Local News Video: Alachua County rescuers save exhausted horse from drowning Staff Reports Apr 10, 2024Responders kept horse’s head above water until pulling him out.
Education Alachua County Education Association pushes membership Glory Reitz Apr 10, 2024Union still lacking education support professionals.
News Pickup strikes, kills Georgia woman near Lake City Staff Reports Apr 10, 2024Pedestrian hit in US 441 and County Road 252 intersection.
Government + Politics Blalock wins city of Alachua commission seat Glory Reitz Apr 9, 2024NAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Public notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
Government + Politics Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Crime Jury indicts 3 in Pointe 23 Apartments murder C.J. Gish Apr 9, 2024One man, two teenagers involved in February shooting.
Government + Politics UF proposes 25% cut to Gainesville transit budget, city rebuffs plan Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Current contract ends in June.