CrimeGrand jury indicts 3 for Christin Cassels 2017 murder Staff Reports Aug 14, 20240 commentsIncident stems from first-degree murder and burglary in Hawthorne.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 1 Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20242 commentsIncumbent Mary Alford faces Liz Doebler, DeJeon Cain.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 20248 commentsRepairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Local LivingExtension Gilchrist County to expand facilities 10-fold Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Aug 13, 20240 commentsGroundbreaking ceremony for future 20,000-square-foot building takes place in Bell.
Government + PoliticsCornell elected to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Staff Reports Aug 13, 20240 commentsAlachua County commissioner to oversee association’s policy efforts, initiatives.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves gun violence funding rollover Glory Reitz Aug 13, 20240 commentsBoard also approves $600,000 for youth health organizations.
EducationUF trustees approve raises for faculty, staff Staff Reports Aug 13, 20244 commentsHigh-performing faculty to receive $10,000 bonuses.
Government + PoliticsNewberry receives $350,000 grant for historic power plant Glory Reitz Aug 12, 20240 commentsCity to issue RFP for small business partner.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Florida House District 22 Seth Johnson Aug 12, 20249 commentsClemons terms out, four candidates step up.
NewsGainesville starts mosquito spraying following Hurricane Debby Staff Reports Aug 12, 20240 commentsNew breeding grounds remain after recent storm.
Local NewsACPS bus crashes with pickup on Newberry Road, two injured Staff Reports Aug 12, 20241 commentNone of seven students hurt.
CrimeHit-and-run seriously injures 2 Branford pedestrians Staff Reports Aug 12, 20240 commentsCollision occurs Sunday morning on County Road 49.
CrimeUnion County man receives 3 life sentences for capital sexual battery Staff Reports Aug 9, 20240 commentsSuspect sexually battered two minors multiples times.
Government + PoliticsGainesville places first home on market through land trust program Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20240 commentsHome is first of 10 slated for development.
Government + PoliticsGainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20241 commentProposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20240 commentsSite being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
NewsForest Park scores Abby Wambach Park name change Lillian Hamman Aug 8, 20242 commentsSouthwest Gainesville identifies its park with UF soccer alum and national soccer star.
EducationWestwood opens new facilities Glory Reitz Aug 8, 20240 commentsLittlewood Elementary next revitalization on the list.
NewsGRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 20249 commentsUtility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
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.