Government + PoliticsWard: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers Seth Johnson Jun 14, 20246 commentsGRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
EducationUF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process Glory Reitz Jun 13, 20244 commentsPlan of action anticipates new application process, programming.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm Seth Johnson Jun 13, 20240 commentsAttorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
NewsDeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 202412 commentsHigh Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
NewsMcAlpin man dies in single-vehicle accident in Suwannee County Staff Reports Jun 13, 20240 commentsSUV travels off 137th Road, collides with fence and overturns.
NewsGRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski Seth Johnson Jun 12, 202416 commentsMotion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
BusinessEmails: Celebration Pointe owes $780K in taxes Seth Johnson Jun 12, 202410 commentsCounty attorney calls bankruptcies “far from routine.”
NewsAlachua County sheriff clarifies FDLE investigation C.J. Gish Jun 12, 20244 commentsGainey points to investigation involving prior sheriff’s administration.
BusinessOfficials break ground on Highland Park development in Newberry Glory Reitz Jun 12, 20240 commentsDevelopment to bring 150,000 square feet of commercial development.
NewsWater polo coach fired from GHS, banned from UF campus Matthew Cupelli Jun 11, 20241 commentSchool district: No student allegations made at GHS.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20244 commentsItems include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
NewsConstruction starting on NW 23rd Avenue until end of year Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20240 commentsProject costs $9.4 million for 1.7 miles of road.
NewsNewberry approves charter school board members Glory Reitz Jun 11, 20241 commentCity also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
HealthFlying on a countdown: How organ transports arrive in Gainesville Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20240 commentsUniversity Air Center delivers thousands of organs for UF Health.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to keep Cunningham, reduce expenses in tense meeting Seth Johnson Jun 10, 20245 commentsUtility rates scheduled to remain flat for 2025.
Education2nd Juneteenth film festival features Gloria Merriex documentary Glory Reitz Jun 10, 20240 commentsDuval Elementary teacher used rhythm and music in innovative teaching methods.
NewsAlachua County may hire attorney to monitor Celebration Pointe bankruptcies Seth Johnson Jun 10, 20246 commentsCommissioners to vote Tuesday on hire.
NewsUF fires water polo coach after allegedly being ‘overly touchy’ with players Matthew Cupelli Jun 10, 20247 commentsCoach has also led GHS water polo teams since 2013.
NewsGainesville completes SW 62nd Boulevard connector Staff Reports Jun 10, 20240 commentsProject opens one month ahead of schedule.
CrimeLake City standoff leads to attempted murder suspect’s arrest Staff Reports Jun 10, 20240 commentsLake City man shoots two prior to five-hour standoff.
NewsColumbia County crash kills Lake City man, injures 3 Staff Reports Jun 10, 20240 commentsPickup travels off NE Gum Swamp Road, collides with utility pole.
NewsHigh Springs firefighters deliver baby in station parking lot C.J. Gish Jun 7, 20241 commentParents en route to UF Shands Hospital from Live Oak when baby arrives.
EducationWilliams Elementary prepares for IB PYP Glory Reitz Jun 7, 20243 commentsWhole-school magnet to begin in fall.
EducationCitizens suggest names for ACPS district office Glory Reitz Jun 7, 20242 commentsLast public input meeting to be held June 27.