Government + PoliticsNewberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby Glory Reitz Jun 25, 20241 commentCitizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget Glory Reitz Jun 24, 20240 commentsCity’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
ElectionsSchool rezoning, GRU issues crop up at League of Women Voters candidate forum Seth Johnson Jun 24, 20242 commentsPrimary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
NewsAlachua Police Department re-hires former chief as captain Glory Reitz Jun 24, 20241 commentChad Scott running for Alachua County Sheriff
NewsLifeSouth announces urgent need for all blood types Staff Reports Jun 24, 20240 commentsSummer shortages stem from decline in blood donations, increase in usage at local hospitals.
Local NewsFort White teen dies when pickup tire failure leads to collision with tree Staff Reports Jun 24, 20244 commentsAccident occurs north of Fort White.
NewsUpdate: Live Oak boy found on Saturday Staff Reports Jun 24, 20240 commentsBoy last seen near 168th Street in Live Oak on Thursday.
NewsFormer Gainesville mayoral candidate reported missing C.J. Gish Jun 21, 20246 commentsMissing persons report filed with Gainesville Police Department for Adam Rosenthal.
Government + PoliticsChestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term Seth Johnson Jun 21, 20244 commentsList includes economic development, homelessness.
NewsFire destroys cabinet shop in Hawthorne Staff Reports Jun 21, 20240 commentsMultiple units respond to Thursday blaze on SE 200th Way.
Government + PoliticsBielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third Seth Johnson Jun 20, 202411 commentsSustainability office has also been reorganized.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission finalizes housing code change, approves loan Seth Johnson Jun 20, 20241 commentLoan will go to affordable housing project.
CrimeEducation First for Newberry leader arrested for lewd behavior, luring a minor C.J. Gish Jun 20, 20245 commentsJoel Searby booked into Alachua County Jail.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 20241 comment$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20245 commentsCity Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
NewsGainesville celebrates Juneteenth at Bo Diddley Plaza Glory Reitz Jun 19, 20241 commentJubilee draws over 100 attendees downtown.
Local NewsHigh Springs selects new public works director Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20240 commentsKytle has worked in the city for seven years.
NewsFallen tree traps 4 people in Gainesville driveway Staff Reports Jun 19, 20240 commentsOccupants transported to local hospital.
NewsGas leak sparks evacuation in northwest Gainesville J.C. Derrick Jun 19, 20241 commentGas leak remained active for about 45 minutes.
EducationSBAC discusses policy changes Glory Reitz Jun 19, 20243 commentsBoard members, citizens talk discipline, books, bathrooms
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20241 commentGainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
NewsGainesville woman dies in 2-vehicle crash Staff Reports Jun 18, 20240 commentsCollision occurs on SW 24th Avenue in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsEthics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe Glory Reitz Jun 18, 20241 commentNo word on Coleman ethics complaint.
EducationUF earns 5-star rating from Money magazine Staff Reports Jun 18, 20241 commentSecond year in row publication selects university to “Best Colleges in America” list.