ElectionsGainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentLocals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
CrimeParent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence Glory Reitz Nov 5, 20240 commentsDistrict puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
NewsArcher man dies in head-on collision Staff Reports Nov 5, 20240 commentsCrash occurs on US Highway 27 in Newberry.
EducationSchool board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 4, 20242 commentsFormer Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
NewsConservation easement preserves Greene family land near Lake City Staff Reports Nov 4, 20241 commentAlachua Conservation Trust helps facilitate agreement.
Government + PoliticsFrom No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 202411 commentsRodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to host Climate Summit Staff Reports Nov 1, 20240 commentsEvent to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsUpdated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 202424 commentsHe said legal battles are ego driven.
NewsHigh Springs man dies when vehicle hits deer, overturns Staff Reports Oct 31, 20240 commentsSedan leaves State Road 45 and collides with utility pole and ejects driver.
HealthUF Health unveils new mobile cancer screening unit Glory Reitz Oct 30, 20241 commentConnector to eventually reach 23 counties.
NewsAlachua County, Gainesville continue storm debris removal Staff Reports Oct 30, 20241 commentCrews aim to collect debris over next few weeks.
CrimeGPD seeks assistance in identifying robbery suspects Staff Reports Oct 30, 20240 commentsRobbery occurred Monday night at X-tra Discount Beverage.
CrimeGHS student arrested for bringing loaded gun to school Staff Reports Oct 30, 20241 commentAnonymous tip given to school resources officer.
NewsGainesville Police arrest man inside Black church, city manager responds Seth Johnson Oct 29, 20244 commentsOfficers responded to theft call from Dollar General.
EducationLate FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary Glory Reitz Oct 29, 202414 commentsTeachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 Glory Reitz Oct 29, 20241 commentTom Wells challenges incumbent Kat Cammack.
NewsGainesville Fire Rescue extinguishes commercial building blaze Staff Reports Oct 29, 20240 commentsIncident occurs Tuesday morning at SE 8th Place and SE 4th Street.
NewsSuncoast Credit Union presents $100K to Tri-County Community Resource Center Staff Reports Oct 29, 20240 commentsDonation goes to support communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs NC Ranch CDD first reading commission Glory Reitz Oct 29, 20240 commentsCommission punts CDD for Westone first reading with second readings set for Nov. 12.
Local NewsRotary Clubs of Gainesville to sponsor 3 community projects Staff Reports Oct 28, 20240 commentsPlayground, flagpole and food pantry projects to receive over $100,000 in funding.
NewsWilliston man dies in ATV rollover Staff Reports Oct 28, 20242 commentsVehicle ejects driver on NE 120th Avenue.
NewsGainesville dual names street in honor of late educator Magnolia Jackson Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20240 commentsJackson died in May, shortly after her 106th birthday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs concept plan for pedestrian-only downtown “Streatery” Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20247 commentsProject expected to start construction in late 2025.
Government + PoliticsGainesville announces Regional Transit System changes Staff Reports Oct 25, 20243 commentsBudget constraints lead to adjustments.