EducationAlachua County schools workshop strategic plan Glory Reitz Aug 7, 20240 commentsInitial implementation plans to be ready by Aug. 16.
NewsSanta Fe River to continue to rise past flood stage near High Springs Seth Johnson Aug 7, 20240 commentsRiver to crest Thursday into Friday morning.
EducationSchool board finalizes student conduct code Glory Reitz Aug 7, 20240 commentsradKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
NewsUF/IFAS assessing agricultural losses and damage from Debby Staff Reports Aug 7, 20240 commentsAgricultural producers invited to participate in survey.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 GOP primary J.C. Derrick Aug 7, 20246 commentsTwo candidates vying for Republican nomination.
Local NewsGPD charges officer for timesheet manipulation C.J. Gish Aug 6, 20242 commentsA Gainesville police officer was recently charged with scheming to defraud and obtain property after he allegedly falsified his work timesheet dozens of times between January […]
EducationThe Frazer School welcomes hundreds of students on first day Glory Reitz Aug 6, 20247 commentsSchool for competitive academics launches with 20 teachers.
Local NewsDeSantis warns that waters will continue to rise in North Florida Seth Johnson Aug 6, 20240 commentsGovernor called storm ‘salt in the wounds’ after Idalia.
NewsGainesville woman dies in Levy County car vs. scooter collision Staff Reports Aug 6, 20242 commentsSedan hits rear of scooter killing passenger, seriously injuring scooter driver.
Local NewsNewberry Road shuts down after giant sinkhole opens near Gilchrist County Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20241 commentHeavy rains increase sinkhole chances.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua launches project to provide internet in neighborhood parks Staff Reports Aug 5, 20244 commentsCity plans to expand service in future years.
ElectionsEarly voting in Alachua County starts Tuesday Staff Reports Aug 5, 20240 commentsPrimary election early voting scheduled through Aug. 17.
NewsWet roads, fallen tree leave 3 dead from Hurricane Debby Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20241 commentSlow moving storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain.
Local NewsAlachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 20240 commentsSchools, government buildings close Monday.
NewsDebby expected to make landfall as Category 1 hurricane J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 20240 commentsLandfall expected around 2 a.m. Monday.
HealthUF hosts open house for Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Aug 3, 20240 commentsClinic to open on Aug. 14.
Local NewsAlachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 20241 commentMultiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
NewsPotential Tropical Cyclone Four projected to hit this weekend C.J. Gish Aug 2, 20240 commentsStorm could drop four to six inches of rainfall in North Central Florida.
FeaturedGainesville to plan for future flooding at public meeting Lillian Hamman Aug 2, 20240 commentsVulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan meeting open to public on Aug. 8.
Government + PoliticsGainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces Seth Johnson Aug 2, 20242 commentsAugust declared an introductory period.
CrimeWellborn man arrested on sexual assault charges Staff Reports Aug 2, 20240 commentsSuspect allegedly had relationship with teenager.
NewsEmergency preparedness declaration issued for Invest 97L C.J. Gish Aug 1, 20240 commentsTropical disturbance strengthens and should hit Florida this weekend.
EducationSchool board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 20241 commentProposed budget set at $597 million.
Government + PoliticsGainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20242 commentsCity also amends public nuisance ordinances.