Update: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition
Mar 7, 2024
Land proposed for UF golf course.
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Update: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition
Land proposed for UF golf course.
More than $66M awarded to Hurricane Idalia-impacted communities
Mar 7, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis announces awards in Live Oak.
ACSO detectives arrest Eastwood Meadows murder suspect
Mar 7, 2024
Teenager charged with shooting death of 24-year-old man.
Gainesville receives federal award earmarked for energy-efficiency upgrades
Mar 7, 2024
Funds come from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.
Alachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility
Mar 6, 2024
Commissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
Newberry new water samples below reporting level for contaminants
Mar 6, 2024
City staff to continue monitoring for PFBS and PFOA.
High Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues
Mar 6, 2024
Candidate forum happening on March 18.
School board votes to keep book amid citizen divide
Mar 6, 2024
Board also approved spot survey recommending renovation for administrative annex, Littlewood Elementary
McGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address
Mar 5, 2024
McGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
GRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April
Mar 5, 2024
Initial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
Ward touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding
Mar 4, 2024
Mayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
UF journalism college receives record $8M gift
Mar 4, 2024
Gainesville developer Nathan Collier gives amount to sustain Collier Prize.
Paynes Prairie wreck critically injures Micanopy man
Mar 4, 2024
SUV travels across US Highway 441 and overturns multiple times.
Lake City man dies in collision with tree
Mar 4, 2024
Driver fails to negotiate curve on County Road 245.
State: ‘No deficiencies’ at HCA’s North Florida Hospital
Mar 2, 2024
CEO says hospital nearing 100% scheduling capacity.
University of Florida eliminates DEI jobs
Mar 1, 2024
Move comes in response to state law signed last year.
Internal investigation of GPD’s Scott preceded resignation
Feb 29, 2024
Six charges stemmed from handling of K-9 unit.
HCA North Florida Hospital: ‘BOLO’ for Mainstreet journalist
Feb 29, 2024
Hospital directs employees to call security on reporter.
St. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances
Feb 29, 2024
Nonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.
Gainesville suspect arrested for murder of man on NE 16th Avenue
Feb 29, 2024
Victim found in grassy area between two commercial buildings
Suspects involved in Lake City murder arrested
Feb 28, 2024
Law enforcement locates two men reportedly involved in Feb. 26 incident.
Seat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election
Feb 27, 2024
Eric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
Newberry approves first reading of solar regulations update
Feb 27, 2024
City also approves future land use, zoning for industrial business park next to NC Ranch development.