Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday J.C. Derrick May 21, 20240 commentsAgenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
Government + PoliticsAlachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration Glory Reitz May 20, 20241 commentCitizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
NewsI-75 single-vehicle crash kills Gainesville woman, injures infant Staff Reports May 20, 20240 commentsSUV travels off road north of Gainesville, injures 3-month-old baby.
EducationSanta Fe’s partner programs with UF see 1,000th graduate Staff Reports May 20, 20240 commentsCollaborative program started in 2013.
NewsHead-on crash kills 1, injures 2 in Chiefland Staff Reports May 18, 20240 commentsFHP investigating cause of crash.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney Seth Johnson May 17, 20242 commentsInitiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations Seth Johnson May 16, 20246 commentsNew authority includes two former members.
CrimeDunnellon man charged with manslaughter for Marion County bus crash Seth Johnson May 16, 20240 commentsEight people died after bus with farm workers overturned on Tuesday.
NewsGainesville man dies in single-vehicle crash Staff Reports May 15, 20240 commentsVehicle driver in serious condition.
NewsConstruction underway at Veterans Memorial Park Seth Johnson May 15, 20243 commentsProject to add parking lot, new playground should finish in July.
NewsUpdate: Troopers arrest driver for DUI after crash leaves 8 dead Staff Reports May 14, 20241 commentBus collides with Ford Ranger on State Road 40.
Government + PoliticsNewberry staff to assist with charter conversion application Glory Reitz May 13, 20248 commentsEFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
CrimeLake City man arrested after traffic collision injures police officer Staff Reports May 13, 20240 commentsColumbia County Sheriff’s Office deputy apprehends suspect who flees accident scene on foot.
EducationMildred Russell dies after battle with cancer Seth Johnson May 13, 20242 commentsRussell served as minister, school board member.
CrimeFormer Bell teacher found guilty of capital sexual battery C.J. Gish May 13, 20240 commentsTeacher to be sentenced on July 30.
NewsGainesville man receives 2 life sentences for multiple robberies Staff Reports May 13, 20241 commentInvestigators tied man to nine robberies in Alachua County, one in Bradford County.
NewsOrange Park man dies in Levy County collision Staff Reports May 13, 20240 commentsWilliston man, Jacksonville man sustained serious injuries from Saturday crash.
Government + PoliticsGainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts Seth Johnson May 10, 20241 commentMultiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
NewsAlachua County monitors fiber installations, bans two subcontractors Seth Johnson May 10, 20243 commentsSubcontractors found violating installation requirements.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes final vote for Priest Theatre purchase Seth Johnson May 9, 20240 commentsAlcohol special permits receives first vote.
HealthHCA breaks ground on new hospital Glory Reitz May 9, 20245 commentsHealthcare corporation also celebrates grand opening of emergency room.
NewsChemical spill north of Gainesville on I-75 stops traffic Staff Reports May 9, 20240 commentsIncident occurs Thursday morning near southbound mile marker 391.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 20240 commentsCounty manager to present proposed budget in July.
EducationP.K. Yonge to open preschool this fall Staff Reports May 8, 20240 commentsFirst class will take 20 students.