News Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to medium-rise building fire Staff Reports Oct 25, 2023Resident and cat treated for smoke inhalation.
News Shots fired near Lake Butler Elementary leads to “shelter in place” action Staff Reports Oct 25, 2023Nearby property owner fired two shots to scare off birds.
News Alachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2023Annual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
News New Hamilton Center head promises independence J.C. Derrick Oct 24, 2023Will Inboden lays out vision for role at UF
Education Gainesville startup aims to teach students inquiry skills Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2023Program uses ‘sandbox’ to guide lessons through student input.
News Newberry to reevaluate solar regulations Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2023Solar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
Government + Politics Another lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2023Lawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
Government + Politics JLAC rule nullifies state investigation into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2023Lawmakers failed to pass motion despite 6-4 vote.
News Morriston man dies after motorcycle collides with deer Staff Reports Oct 23, 2023Incident occurs in Alachua County.
News Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers to schedule stops in Levy County Staff Reports Oct 23, 2023Deadline to apply for Hurricane Idalia assistance is Nov. 29.
News Lake City teen reported missing Staff Reports Oct 23, 2023Girl last seen on Sunday near Christa Circle.
Crime GPD responds to armed robbery, shooting at Zaxby’s Staff Reports Oct 23, 2023Suspect fires gun at employees.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary Seth Johnson Oct 20, 2023Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
News Gainesville man arrested after posting plans for school shooting on Instagram Staff Reports Oct 20, 2023Law enforcement locates suspect within city limits.
Education Eastside Head Start Center cuts ribbon on grant-funded playground Seth Johnson Oct 20, 2023New center opened in February 2023.
News Former state rep sentenced for COVID relief fund fraud Staff Reports Oct 20, 2023Joseph Harding receives four months in federal prison.
News Fire crews respond to Southern Fuelwood in Newberry Staff Reports Oct 20, 2023Owner, chiefs work on increasing prevention measures.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission honors Chief Jones, remembers Dylan Roberts Seth Johnson Oct 19, 2023City also approves sale of old RTS station.
News Ben Shapiro event draws protesters, supporters to UF Staff Reports Oct 19, 2023Conservative commentator speaks to packed audience in Curtis M. Phillips Center.
News Lawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Delay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.
Education School board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023McNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
News Marion County deputy hits, kills Gainesville bicyclist Staff Reports Oct 18, 2023Collision occurs along State Road 200 in Ocala.
Government + Politics Study: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Alachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
Education Alachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023Board votes against conducting superintendent search.