Local News
Gainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays
Sep 29, 2023
New state law could completely halt the sale.
UF Board of Trustees member appointed to Space Florida Board of Directors
Sep 29, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis selects Mori Hosseini to serve on board.
Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza
Sep 28, 2023
Construction could begin this winter.
UF to hold 19th annual, and largest, retail theft conference
Sep 28, 2023
Director says crime data needs to increase.
Celebration Pointe welcomes Bounce sculpture at Alachua County Sports & Events Center
Sep 28, 2023
New sculpture celebrates movement and vitality in sportsmanship.
Chiefland attorney appointed to Levy County Court
Sep 28, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces judicial appointment.
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center to make stops in hurricane-affected areas
Sep 27, 2023
Centers to be available in Suwannee, Steinhatchee and Horseshoe Beach.
Alachua County to move legal notices onto county website
Sep 27, 2023
County says move will increase audience.
DeSantis appoints first three Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority members
Sep 26, 2023
Five-member board scheduled to assume control on Oct. 1.
Alachua County finalizes millage rate, budget
Sep 26, 2023
County will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
Terrell Bradley pleads no contest, receives year in jail
Sep 26, 2023
Gainesville man lost eye after being mauled by police K-9.
Four-vehicle collision injures five in Lake Butler
Sep 26, 2023
One person in serious condition following Union County crash.
Newberry looks for safe school transportation options
Sep 26, 2023
Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Newberry approves $43 million budget
Sep 26, 2023
Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
High Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate
Sep 25, 2023
Manager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Just Income named Justice Innovation Prize finalist
Sep 25, 2023
Gainesville nonprofit financially assists formerly incarcerated people to break cycle of recidivism.
Alachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices
Sep 25, 2023
County also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
Pickup hits, kills Lake City bicyclist
Sep 25, 2023
Collision occurs on State Road 47 in Columbia County.
GNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing
Sep 22, 2023
State officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
Gainesville couple arrested in toddler’s death
Sep 22, 2023
Mom and boyfriend apprehended in Georgia after leaving twin 3-year-olds alone for eight hours.
Hurricane Idalia’s ag damage estimated at over $78M
Sep 22, 2023
UF/IFAS releases preliminary assessment.
Gainesville property taxes to leap 29% over rollback rate
Sep 21, 2023
Tax increase fills budget hole following GRU transfer reduction.