Government + Politics Gainesville awards $200,000 in grants as part of national project Staff Reports Nov 17, 2023Six local organizations will get the phase 2 funding.
News North Florida springs restorations projects receive more than $13M Staff Reports Nov 17, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis announces grant funds for recovery and restoration projects.
Government + Politics GRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop Seth Johnson Nov 16, 2023Manager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
News Man drowns in Duval Park pond after fleeing police Staff Reports Nov 16, 2023Gainesville Police officers attempt traffic stop of stolen scooter.
Government + Politics Eastman’s housing proposal next heads to Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 15, 2023Proposal would lower minimum lot sizes for single-family homes.
News Alachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial Staff Reports Nov 15, 2023County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News Paynes Prairie plane crash kills pilot Staff Reports Nov 15, 2023Small single-engine plane located late Tuesday afternoon.
Education Community maintains issues with proposed school rezoning Glory Reitz Nov 15, 2023Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
News Small plane goes down in Paynes Prairie Staff Reports Nov 14, 2023Search crews locate wreckage around 5:15 p.m.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2023Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Local News Newberry to go ahead with bidding, request traffic circle on SW 15th Avenue Glory Reitz Nov 14, 2023City also to save $127,000, 120 days on water main change.
Government + Politics Gainesville’s finance director resigns after putting city audits on track Seth Johnson Nov 13, 2023Wang will leave the city in December.
Education Sasse announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees Staff Reports Nov 13, 2023Funding initiative designed to advance interdisciplinary scholarship and student experience.
News Alachua Conservation Trust receives $25M from USDA Staff Reports Nov 13, 2023Funds go toward Lake to Lagoon project in partnership with Volusia, Lake and Flagler counties.
News Gainesville man dies in State Road 24 head-on crash Staff Reports Nov 13, 2023Three people injured in second vehicle.
Government + Politics Gainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
News Alachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023Current cabin built in 1984.
Crime UFPD arrests student for vandalizing pro-Israel sign J.C. Derrick Nov 10, 202324-year-old faces 3-year ban from campus
Business Alachua County bed tax hits record $8.2 million Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023 Visitors represent 26% of spending activity.
Education High schoolers compete at UF in AI utility challenge Seth Johnson Nov 9, 2023Students tasked to design an AI smart grid.
Education Alachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements Glory Reitz Nov 9, 2023Half of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
News Windsor Court Apartments fire damages four units Staff Reports Nov 9, 2023No injuries reported in Thursday morning blaze.
News Cantore’s live reports in Cedar Key delivered lesson on storm surge danger Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Nov 9, 2023The Weather Channel meteorologist reported from UF/IFAS building during Hurricane Idalia.
News Micanopy students take home 100 laptops Glory Reitz Nov 8, 2023AT&T and Human IT to donate another 100 to Hawthorne students next week.