Alachua County issues burn ban for next 7 days
County cited risk of wildland fire spread, drought.
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Alachua County issues burn ban for next 7 days
County cited risk of wildland fire spread, drought.
Star Center Children’s Theatre awarded $2.5K McDonald’s Golden Grant
Theatre among 12 North Florida and South Georgia organizations to receive grant.
Mother files wrongful death suit after toddler overdose at UF Health
Misplaced decimal point caused overdose, lawsuit says.
Crews quench Sunday brush fire between High Springs, Newberry
Fire contained to 4 acres within half an hour.
Sneak peek: Newberry unveils city hall
Tours build momentum before Nov. 24 ribbon cutting.
High Springs drains emergency reserves to pay surprise $900K bill
Miller voted mayor, Bloodsworth Jr. vice mayor.
Gainesville commission receives IT updates, comprehensive plan timelines
IT contract savings used to build independent department.
Old Town woman, 74, dies in crash in Dixie County
Incident occurs on NE 836th Street southwest of Bell.
Fort White motorcyclist dies in collision with sedan
Incident occurs on County Road 778 southeast of Fort White.
GPD school resource officer pepper sprays 2 students fighting at Lincoln Middle School
Incident happens on Thursday morning.
UF’s Collier Prize hosts inaugural journalism symposium
Journalism leaders gathered in Gainesville on Thursday.
Alachua County School Board vice chair defends Facebook post at state board meeting
Tina Certain called comment on Charlie Kirk “constitutionally protected speech.”
Undocumented immigrant found guilty for defrauding elderly victims
Gainesville man among victims scammed out of gold.
Attorney argues Tina Certain’s Facebook comment is protected free speech
School Board of Alachua County vice chair has faced backlash for comment on late Charlie Kirk.
Sinkhole on SW 24th Avenue leads to road closure
Alachua County Public Works Department shuts down road between SW 91st Street and SW 87th Way.
Keep Alachua County Beautiful receives 2025 Clean Community Award
Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) was recognized with the 2025 Clean Community Award last week at the Keep Florida Beautiful annual conference. The Gainesville nonprofit received […]
Frazer School’s Watson Inglett achieves perfect score on PSAT/NMSQT exam
PSAT/NMSQT serves as qualifying exam for National Merit Scholarship Program.
Fort White woman, 33, dies and 1 injured in Columbia County head-on collision
Lake City man in critical condition following crash on State Road 47.
Vietnam vets honor Gainesville High School classmates in 37th annual gathering
48 Alachua County residents died in Vietnam.
New Archer commissioner challenges unbalanced transactions
After being sworn in to her first meeting on Monday, Archer’s new Commissioner Karen Fiore wasted no time leading a charge on changes she wants to […]
Chiefland man, 23, killed and 2 injured in Levy County crash
Vehicle travels off US 27 Alt east of Chiefland, overturns multiple times and ejects driver.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County reviews strategic plan
Board members hear latest update at workshop.
Former Branford athlete dies in I-10 single-car accident
Cloey Criggall involved in crash on Sunday.
City of Alachua moves to expand alcohol sales in CRA district
State-funded grant of $1.5 million to be used for road near new Ben E. Keith facility.