Crime Former Bell teacher found guilty of capital sexual battery C.J. Gish May 13, 2024Teacher to be sentenced on July 30.
News Gainesville man receives 2 life sentences for multiple robberies Staff Reports May 13, 2024Investigators tied man to nine robberies in Alachua County, one in Bradford County.
News Orange Park man dies in Levy County collision Staff Reports May 13, 2024Williston man, Jacksonville man sustained serious injuries from Saturday crash.
Government + Politics Gainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts Seth Johnson May 10, 2024Multiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
News Alachua County monitors fiber installations, bans two subcontractors Seth Johnson May 10, 2024Subcontractors found violating installation requirements.
Government + Politics High Springs passes final vote for Priest Theatre purchase Seth Johnson May 9, 2024Alcohol special permits receives first vote.
Health HCA breaks ground on new hospital Glory Reitz May 9, 2024Healthcare corporation also celebrates grand opening of emergency room.
News Chemical spill north of Gainesville on I-75 stops traffic Staff Reports May 9, 2024Incident occurs Thursday morning near southbound mile marker 391.
Government + Politics Alachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 2024County manager to present proposed budget in July.
Education P.K. Yonge to open preschool this fall Staff Reports May 8, 2024First class will take 20 students.
Education GNV4ALL receives $35K grant from Rosen Foundation C.J. Gish May 8, 2024Orlando philanthropist awards funds for Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center.
Government + Politics DeSantis visits UF, touts Florida’s response to campus protests Seth Johnson May 8, 2024Florida opens door for more transfer students.
Education ACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Marlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
Government + Politics Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 2024Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + Politics Children’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
News Dump truck crash injures Bell man Staff Reports May 7, 2024Tire blowout causes truck to leave State Road 247, strikes tree.
News Train collides with log truck in Lawtey Staff Reports May 7, 2024Trailer full of logs did not clear train tracks.
Outdoors Land acquisition to add 290 acres to Goethe State Forest Staff Reports May 7, 2024Land spans Alachua, Levy counties.
Education Chiles Elementary employee earns state recognition Staff Reports May 7, 2024Angela Kelly receives $2,000 for her exceptional work with students.
Local News Columbia County school bus involved in 3-vehicle crash Staff Reports May 6, 2024One driver transported for serious injuries.
News State rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful Glory Reitz, Seth Johnson May 6, 2024School district says it is awaiting state notification.
News Ocala man dies in head-on tree collision off I-75 Staff Reports May 6, 2024Driver was not wearing seatbelt.
News Historic Perkins home moved to Dudley Farm Glory Reitz May 4, 2024House will now be restored to historical interpretation.
Crime High Springs police nab serial pharmacy robber Staff Reports May 4, 2024Investigation included numerous local, state agencies.