News Gainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023Proclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
News Children’s Trust of Alachua County plans funding implementation Glory Reitz Oct 9, 2023Trust also signed a contract for a new building to act as headquarters.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Crime Starke hit-and-run on US 301 kills Maryland man Staff Reports Oct 9, 2023White pickup truck flees scene.
News Chiefland man dies when drives into Suwannee River Staff Reports Oct 7, 2023Vehicle goes off US Highway 19 in Dixie County.
Government + Politics Member withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 2023Officials dispute member residency requirements
Crime Lake Butler man sentenced to life for 2022 murder C.J. Gish Oct 6, 2023Three people shot and one died from injuries in March 2022 incident.
Government + Politics High Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant Staff Reports Oct 6, 2023DeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
News Gainesville motorcyclist killed in collision Staff Reports Oct 6, 2023Car turns in front of motorcycle on SW 75th Avenue.
Education Alachua County school district removes book for sexual material Glory Reitz Oct 5, 2023Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer Seth Johnson Oct 5, 2023Site will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Crime Dunnellon man killed in hit-and-run north of Bronson Staff Reports Oct 5, 2023Victim found lying along NE 110th Lane in Levy County.
Government + Politics New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 2023Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members C.J. Gish Oct 4, 2023Swearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
News Gainesville Police Department officers sit down to coffee with citizens Glory Reitz Oct 4, 2023Coffee with a Cop intended to improve police relations with the community.
News UF President Sasse announces 19 strategic funding awardees C.J. Gish Oct 4, 2023First round of projects focus on research productivity, student experience.
Education School Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School Glory Reitz Oct 3, 2023Board also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
Government + Politics Gainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2023Plaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Government + Politics Library district approves $21.6 million budget for FY24 Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2023Millage rate rises 7.04% over rollback rate.
News Farmers Recover Center to open in Suwannee County Staff Reports Oct 2, 2023Center to be located at UF/IFAS Suwannee County extension building in Live Oak.
Crime Person of interest identified in fatal Alachua County hit-and-run Staff Reports Oct 2, 2023Floral City man killed walking on US Highway 441.
News Micanopy Fire Department transitions to Alachua County Fire Rescue Staff Reports Oct 2, 2023Station officially added on Sunday.
Government + Politics Judge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Sep 29, 2023City of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
News CranioSense named 2023 Cade Prize winner Staff Reports Sep 29, 2023Boston-based company one of 21 finalists.