Government + PoliticsNewberry workshops comprehensive plan updates Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20240 commentsPlanners still taking input before finalizing plan.
NewsNewberry High School collecting supplies for Cedar Key students Staff Reports Oct 2, 20240 commentsDonations available this week.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 20246 commentsDevelopment already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
ElectionsSupervisor of Elections announces new polling places Glory Reitz Oct 1, 20240 commentsList includes 13 new locations since 2022 General Election.
Local NewsGainesville crosswalk to be dedicated in memory of Dylan Roberts Staff Reports Oct 1, 20240 commentsCity officials, community leaders to gather for event on Wednesday.
News4-vehicle collision in Lake City kills 1 Staff Reports Oct 1, 20240 commentsCrash occurs on West US Highway 90.
NewsAlachua County urges residents to beware of post-storm repair scams Staff Reports Oct 1, 20240 commentsIn aftermath of Hurricane Helene, residents need to hire licensed contractors.
CrimeUF police arrest teen for text threat against school Staff Reports Sep 30, 20240 commentsP.K. Yonge student sent message on Saturday night.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates 2024: State Senate District 9 Seth Johnson Sep 30, 20240 commentsState representative runs against UF doctor.
NewsCrews continue to restore power throughout region C.J. Gish, Seth Johnson Sep 30, 20241 commentMore than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
NewsFEMA Disaster Recovery Center to reopen Wednesday in Gainesville Staff Reports Sep 30, 20240 commentsCenter located at Millhopper Branch Library continues to only assist residents affected by Hurricane Debby.
Local NewsHurricane Helene topples Magic 101.3 radio tower Lillian Hamman Sep 30, 20240 commentsStreaming still available while repairs underway.
NewsSwept away: Aerial look at Helene’s impact Diego Perdomo | Fresh Take Florida Sep 28, 20241 commentStorm left a swath of destruction along Florida coast.
Local NewsHelene inflicts ‘tremendous’ amount of tree damage in Gainesville J.C. Derrick Sep 27, 20241 commentNo injuries reported in Gainesville.
NewsHurricane Helene intensifies into Category 4 storm C.J. Gish Sep 26, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center projects storm to hit Florida Big Bend region on Thursday evening.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20248 commentsDevelopment could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20240 commentsMillage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
NewsHelene upgraded to hurricane C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20241 commentStorm forecasted to make landfall on Thursday afternoon.
NewsNorth Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20240 commentsSpecial needs, pet-friendly shelters also available.
EducationUF, Santa Fe to close due to Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20240 commentsArea colleges make preparations for upcoming storm.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20244 commentsWest End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + PoliticsState Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsReferendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
NewsTropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
EducationGainesville student to speak at UN summit Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20241 commentAbhith Kasala has been building microplastic research for six years.