NewsEducation First for Newberry changes governing board plan Glory Reitz Mar 7, 20245 commentsCitizens still seeking answers at third town hall meeting.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20240 commentsCommission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
Government + PoliticsUpdate: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20242 commentsLand proposed for UF golf course.
NewsMore than $66M awarded to Hurricane Idalia-impacted communities Staff Reports Mar 7, 20240 commentsGovernor Ron DeSantis announces awards in Live Oak.
CrimeACSO detectives arrest Eastwood Meadows murder suspect Staff Reports Mar 7, 20240 commentsTeenager charged with shooting death of 24-year-old man.
NewsGainesville receives federal award earmarked for energy-efficiency upgrades Staff Reports Mar 7, 20240 commentsFunds come from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20241 commentCommissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
Local NewsNewberry new water samples below reporting level for contaminants Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20240 commentsCity staff to continue monitoring for PFBS and PFOA.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20243 commentsCandidate forum happening on March 18.
EducationSchool board votes to keep book amid citizen divide Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20244 commentsBoard also approved spot survey recommending renovation for administrative annex, Littlewood Elementary
EducationMcGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address Glory Reitz Mar 5, 20241 commentMcGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
HealthUF Health names new president Staff Reports Mar 5, 20242 commentsStephen Motew to replace David Nelson effective April 1.
Government + PoliticsGRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April Seth Johnson Mar 5, 20241 commentInitial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
Government + PoliticsWard touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 20242 commentsMayor 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, 20242 commentsGainesville developer Nathan Collier gives amount to sustain Collier Prize.
NewsPaynes Prairie wreck critically injures Micanopy man Staff Reports Mar 4, 20240 commentsSUV travels across US Highway 441 and overturns multiple times.
NewsLake City man dies in collision with tree Staff Reports Mar 4, 20240 commentsDriver fails to negotiate curve on County Road 245.
NewsState: ‘No deficiencies’ at HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Mar 2, 20245 commentsCEO says hospital nearing 100% scheduling capacity.
EducationUniversity of Florida eliminates DEI jobs Silas Morgan | Fresh Take Florida Mar 1, 20245 commentsMove comes in response to state law signed last year.
NewsInternal investigation of GPD’s Scott preceded resignation Seth Johnson Feb 29, 20245 commentsSix charges stemmed from handling of K-9 unit.
HealthHCA North Florida Hospital: ‘BOLO’ for Mainstreet journalist Glory Reitz Feb 29, 202422 commentsHospital directs employees to call security on reporter.
NewsSt. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances Seth Johnson Feb 29, 20247 commentsNonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.
CrimeGainesville suspect arrested for murder of man on NE 16th Avenue Staff Reports Feb 29, 20240 commentsVictim found in grassy area between two commercial buildings
NewsSuspects involved in Lake City murder arrested Staff Reports Feb 28, 20240 commentsLaw enforcement locates two men reportedly involved in Feb. 26 incident.