Government + PoliticsGainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU Seth Johnson Mar 7, 2024Commission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
Government + PoliticsUpdate: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition Seth Johnson Mar 7, 2024Land proposed for UF golf course.
NewsMore than $66M awarded to Hurricane Idalia-impacted communities Staff Reports Mar 7, 2024Governor Ron DeSantis announces awards in Live Oak.
CrimeACSO detectives arrest Eastwood Meadows murder suspect Staff Reports Mar 7, 2024Teenager charged with shooting death of 24-year-old man.
NewsGainesville receives federal award earmarked for energy-efficiency upgrades Staff Reports Mar 7, 2024Funds come from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2024Commissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
Local NewsNewberry new water samples below reporting level for contaminants Glory Reitz Mar 6, 2024City staff to continue monitoring for PFBS and PFOA.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2024Candidate forum happening on March 18.
EducationSchool board votes to keep book amid citizen divide Glory Reitz Mar 6, 2024Board also approved spot survey recommending renovation for administrative annex, Littlewood Elementary
EducationMcGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address Glory Reitz Mar 5, 2024McGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
HealthUF Health names new president Staff Reports Mar 5, 2024Stephen Motew to replace David Nelson effective April 1.
Government + PoliticsGRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April Seth Johnson Mar 5, 2024Initial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
Government + PoliticsWard touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 2024Mayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
EducationUF journalism college receives record $8M gift Staff Reports Mar 4, 2024Gainesville developer Nathan Collier gives amount to sustain Collier Prize.
NewsPaynes Prairie wreck critically injures Micanopy man Staff Reports Mar 4, 2024SUV travels across US Highway 441 and overturns multiple times.
NewsLake City man dies in collision with tree Staff Reports Mar 4, 2024Driver fails to negotiate curve on County Road 245.
NewsState: ‘No deficiencies’ at HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Mar 2, 2024CEO says hospital nearing 100% scheduling capacity.
EducationUniversity of Florida eliminates DEI jobs Silas Morgan | Fresh Take Florida Mar 1, 2024Move comes in response to state law signed last year.
NewsInternal investigation of GPD’s Scott preceded resignation Seth Johnson Feb 29, 2024Six charges stemmed from handling of K-9 unit.
HealthHCA North Florida Hospital: ‘BOLO’ for Mainstreet journalist Glory Reitz Feb 29, 2024Hospital directs employees to call security on reporter.
NewsSt. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances Seth Johnson Feb 29, 2024Nonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.
CrimeGainesville suspect arrested for murder of man on NE 16th Avenue Staff Reports Feb 29, 2024Victim found in grassy area between two commercial buildings
NewsSuspects involved in Lake City murder arrested Staff Reports Feb 28, 2024Law enforcement locates two men reportedly involved in Feb. 26 incident.
Government + PoliticsSeat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Eric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock