Government + Politics Gainesville commission honors Chief Jones, remembers Dylan Roberts Seth Johnson Oct 19, 2023City also approves sale of old RTS station.
News Ben Shapiro event draws protesters, supporters to UF Staff Reports Oct 19, 2023Conservative commentator speaks to packed audience in Curtis M. Phillips Center.
News Lawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Delay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.
Education School board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023McNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
News Marion County deputy hits, kills Gainesville bicyclist Staff Reports Oct 18, 2023Collision occurs along State Road 200 in Ocala.
Government + Politics Study: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Alachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
Education Alachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023Board votes against conducting superintendent search.
News 5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2023Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Education School board examines trend data, superintendent priorities Glory Reitz Oct 17, 2023District to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
Education School board members raise diversity questions over rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 16, 2023District staff and contractors present on process and predicted impact.
Government + Politics Gainesville PRCA Department receives perfect accreditation score Staff Reports Oct 16, 2023Department achieved all 154 reaccreditation standards.
News Rick Scott voices support for new Alachua County sheriff Seth Johnson Oct 13, 2023South Dakota governor also speaks at Republican event.
News Update: Missing Levy County teen found safe Staff Reports Oct 12, 2023Girl last seen in Morriston.
News Gainesville Jewish community worries for friends, family in Israel Glory Reitz Oct 12, 2023Local leaders say almost all Jews have Israeli or Palestinian family in harm’s way.
News New Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges C.J. Gish Oct 12, 2023Gainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
News Florida Museum receives $99K NAGPRA grant for repatriation efforts Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Oct 12, 2023Museums nationwide have returned 1.86 million funerary items and remains to Native American tribes.
Education Alachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 11, 2023Workshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
Crime Second arrest made for Lake City 12-year-old’s murder Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Shooting occurred on Aug. 24.
Crime Gainesville police charge suspect for pedestrian death at Butler Plaza Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Woman arrested for theft, new charges to be added later.
Education New pedestrian beacons installed at three area school crossings Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Lake Forest Elementary, Kanapaha Middle and Eastside High receive crosswalk beacons.
Faith + Inspiration Zion Lutheran Church plans for a new sanctuary Glory Reitz Oct 10, 2023New design puts emphasis on acoustics and longevity.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study Seth Johnson Oct 10, 2023Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
Featured Federal disaster center to open in Levy County on Wednesday Staff Reports Oct 10, 2023Farmers can speak with representatives in person.
Crime Third arrest made in Lake City bank ATM theft Staff Reports Oct 10, 2023Three suspects ripped outdoor ATM machine from foundation at Ameris Bank.