UF students honor Charlie Kirk with prayer vigil
Students called Kirk a martyr and mentor.
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Alachua County passes tentative budget, millage rates for 2026
New rates to generate $17 million additional taxes.
Florida Board of Governors confirms Landry as UF interim president
Board’s unanimous vote came during a meeting on Thursday.
Community climbs The Swamp for 9/11 remembrance
Alachua County Fire Rescue and UF tradition enters ninth year.
Gainesville leaders remember 9/11 attacks, look to youth
City proclaimed Thursday as Patriot Day
Florida Department of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert
Confirmed case found in stray cat near Hawthorne.
Gainesville passes tentative budget, property tax increase for 2026
Final vote happens in two weeks.
Alachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget
City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
School board adopts final $604 million budget
Board also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
16 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Gainesville High and Buchholz lead the way with five students each.
Newberry Community School Board advances staff agreement with city
Board holds its inaugural public meeting, establishes hiring timeline for new principal.
Newberry paves way for agriculture technology park
City Clerk Judy Rice retires as city’s longest-serving employee.
Alachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center
County said it was disappointed with communication.
High Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget
City staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
Santa Fe College receives $4.4M to bolster student retention, graduation
U.S. Department of Education awards college to support TRIO Student Support Services.
Gainesville High assistant principal receives Yale Educator Award
Mallory Becker honored for her positive impact on a former student.
Alachua County Opioid Task Force launches countywide awareness campaign
Initiative addresses dangers of opioids and rising fentanyl threat in community.
DeSantis announces new Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Tax holiday slated to run through Dec. 31.
Children’s Trust approves proposed millage rate, tentative budget
Approval came during first TRIM hearing on Monday.
High Springs teenager dies after motorcycle collides with car
A 17-year-old High Springs man died on Friday night when his motorcycle collided with the back of a car on State Road 121 southwest of Lake […]
‘Walkout for Safer Schools’ rally focuses on ending gun violence
UF Students Demand Action hosts on-campus rally.
High Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation
Letter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
School district, teachers’ union set dates for salary negotiation meetings
Salary talks involve instructional and non-instructional staff.
Alachua County deputies arrest suspect after traffic stop chase
K-9 apprehends man who ran into wooded area after vehicle collided with another motorist.