Local NewsAlachua County tax collector to offer kiosks at Publix Seth Johnson Oct 16, 20240 commentsSelf-serve kiosks provide vehicle registration renewals.
CrimeSexual predator, mother of child victim sentenced to prison Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsMom allowed daughter to visit registered sexual predator unsupervised.
ElectionsGeneral election early voting to start Oct. 21 Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsEight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Government + PoliticsForward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsCounty to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsNew beacons installed at multiple locations.
EducationAlachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 202421 commentsBoard set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
CrimeGainesville police seek public’s help with September hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 15, 20241 commentTwo pedestrians sustained serious injuries in collision.
NewsFanning Springs man dies in collision with semi in Levy County Staff Reports Oct 15, 20240 commentsCrash occurs at Cash and Carry Pole Barns and Discount Lumber.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 20240 commentsCommission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Government + PoliticsGainesville celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day at City Hall Plaza Seth Johnson Oct 14, 20243 commentsSpeakers said Gainesville is the only city to make the holiday switch.
EducationSchool board clashes over projected low fund balance Glory Reitz Oct 14, 20243 commentsExpenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.
Government + PoliticsDepartment of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility Seth Johnson Oct 14, 20244 commentsMoney to improve grid resilience.
Government + PoliticsEthics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election Seth Johnson Oct 14, 20247 commentsUtility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
NewsSemi collision with pickup traps 1 Staff Reports Oct 14, 20240 commentsEmergency crews extricated one person from a vehicle when a tractor-trailer and pickup collided Monday morning on W. Newberry Road in Gainesville. According to an Alachua […]
NewsEmergency crews extricate 1 from crash on Newberry Road Staff Reports Oct 14, 20240 commentsVictim trapped after vehicle lands on side.
NewsEmergency responders rescue calf in Newberry Staff Reports Oct 14, 20241 commentCalf partially submerged in water in cave.
NewsWilliston man dies when ATV collides with tree Staff Reports Oct 14, 20240 commentsIncident occurs Sunday morning on NE 10th Street in Levy County.
NewsI-75 motorhome crash injures 1 in Alachua County Staff Reports Oct 14, 20240 commentsTire fails and causes vehicle to travel off road, collides with trees.
EducationGainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 202410 commentsTickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
EducationP.K. Yonge receives Advanced Placement Platinum Distinction Staff Reports Oct 11, 20243 commentsCollege Board also recognizes school with AP Access Award.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: High Springs City Commission Seth Johnson Oct 11, 20240 commentsTwo seats up for grabs.
NewsGRACE Marketplace CEO resigns, new interim appointed Staff Reports Oct 10, 20240 commentsDeCarmine spent 7 years leading homeless shelter.
Government + PoliticsMeet the Candidates: 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Glory Reitz Oct 10, 20240 commentsIncumbent Brian Kramer will face Yvens Pierre-Antoine for office.
NewsGainesville area avoids Hurricane Milton devastation C.J. Gish Oct 10, 20240 commentsMore than 3.3 million people reportedly without power in Florida.