Government + Politics City of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 2024Board members, commissioners talk mentoring
News Gainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans Seth Johnson Jan 22, 2024Commissioners pass gun violence motions.
Education ACPS announces Teacher of the Year finalists Staff Reports Jan 22, 2024District winner to be named on Thursday.
News FDOT starts improvement project on Hawthorne Trail Staff Reports Jan 22, 2024Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon will be installed on State Road 24A and Williston Road.
News Two-vehicle collision on I-75 near Micanopy exit kills one, injures two Staff Reports Jan 22, 2024Sedan loses control and crashes into box truck before overturning and colliding with tree.
Education Williams Elementary to become IB school Staff Reports Jan 22, 2024Interested parents can apply for K-5 students through magnet application
Education School Board approves employee salary increase, contract Glory Reitz Jan 19, 2024Across board 3.5% raise to apply retroactive as far back as July 2023.
Education Florida releases $35 million for semiconductor education in high schools, colleges Staff Reports Jan 19, 2024Alachua County School District and Florida Gateway College will receive funds.
Health HCA North Florida Hospital reschedules surgeries over equipment issues C.J. Gish Jan 19, 2024Hospital states it is using caution.
News Gainesville police to fully redeploy K-9s on Monday Staff Reports Jan 19, 2024Unit has been on limited deployment for last 10 months.
News Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program for weekend Staff Reports Jan 19, 2024Overnight temperatures forecasted to be in high 20s to low 30s Friday through Sunday.
Government + Politics Alachua County development board OKs 4 final plans Seth Johnson Jan 18, 2024Projects include Springhills, Origis Energy substation amendment.
News Grand jury indicts two on murder charges C.J. Gish Jan 18, 2024Jury also finds no true bill in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting.
Education Citizens express school transportation concerns Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Commenters tell school board that children are crossing University Avenue, Hawthorne Road alone.
News Library governing board schedules new meeting Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Meeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
Education School board prepares for Lake Forest external operator Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Citizens attend meeting to complain about discontinued courtesy busing.
News GRU Authority votes for joint meeting with Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Jan 18, 2024Authority delays action on $15.3 million transfer.
News Library staffers raise concerns about workplace environment Glory Reitz Jan 17, 2024Appointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.
News Jasper woman dies in I-75 collision with semi Staff Reports Jan 17, 2024Sedan clipped by tractor-trailer after sudden lane change.
Government + Politics GRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back Seth Johnson Jan 16, 2024No final decision has been scheduled.
Crime Fort White pickup theft investigation leads to arrest of two men Staff Reports Jan 16, 2024Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies uncover cache of guns, drugs and ammunition.
Crime Ward: GNV to fight gun violence though limited by state law Seth Johnson Jan 16, 2024Recent shootings return gun violence to top of mind.
News National Weather Service forecasts hard freeze for Wednesday morning Staff Reports Jan 16, 2024Wind chill expected to push temperatures below freezing.
News Adrian Peterson highlights Alachua’s 19th annual MLK parade Glory Reitz Jan 15, 2024Celebration included performances, calls for unity.