Government + PoliticsNewberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading Glory Reitz Apr 16, 20240 commentsCommissioners discuss access, speed of development.
EducationRawling teacher named Florida finalist for Presidential math and science award Staff Reports Apr 16, 20241 commentElementary fifth-grade instructor one of six finalists in Florida.
Government + PoliticsGRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 20248 commentsUtilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
CrimeTrenton man who crashed excavator into Walmart receives prison sentence C.J. Gish Apr 16, 20241 commentJesse Smith hot-wired machine and caused $2 million in damage in Sept. 11 incident.
NewsChabad UF hosts freed Gaza hostage as Passover nears Seth Johnson Apr 15, 20240 commentsJudith Raanan and her daughter were the first hostages released in October.
HealthInstrument shortage hampers HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Apr 15, 20249 commentsSurgery cancellations continue amid ongoing instrument issues.
EducationOld Terwilliger campus trashed, occupied by homeless Gary Nelson Apr 15, 202413 commentsDocuments with student information left unsecured.
EducationNew ‘Frazer School’ to focus on competitive academics Glory Reitz Apr 13, 20244 commentsCurrent Buchholz math coach Will Frazer to direct school.
Government + PoliticsSupervisor of Elections: Alachua voting outage lasted 5 minutes or less Glory Reitz Apr 12, 20242 commentsBarton says election workers followed proper protocol.
Government + PoliticsFrom private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20241 commentRTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs moves to codify Sunday alcohol exception with special permit Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20243 commentsResidents packed City Hall to speak on the Sunday exception.
NewsHawthorne man dies in 3-vehicle collision in Lochloosa Staff Reports Apr 12, 20240 commentsCrash occurred on US 301 early Friday morning in south Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsUF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services Seth Johnson Apr 11, 20245 commentsUF sends letter after city press conference.
NewsUF program breeds, improves pine trees over decades Seth Johnson Apr 11, 20242 commentsJoint program impacts pine growing across the Southeast.
EducationACPS invites families to annual Kindergarten Roundup Staff Reports Apr 11, 20240 commentsIncoming kindergarten families invited to bring their children to schools they will attend in fall.
EducationSchool board asks for more input for Rawlings, Metcalfe calendar Glory Reitz Apr 10, 20240 commentsCommunity meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
Local NewsVideo: Alachua County rescuers save exhausted horse from drowning Staff Reports Apr 10, 20240 commentsResponders kept horse’s head above water until pulling him out.
EducationAlachua County Education Association pushes membership Glory Reitz Apr 10, 20243 commentsUnion still lacking education support professionals.
NewsPickup strikes, kills Georgia woman near Lake City Staff Reports Apr 10, 20240 commentsPedestrian hit in US 441 and County Road 252 intersection.
Government + PoliticsBlalock wins city of Alachua commission seat Glory Reitz Apr 9, 20240 commentsNAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20241 commentPublic notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
CrimeJury indicts 3 in Pointe 23 Apartments murder C.J. Gish Apr 9, 20241 commentOne man, two teenagers involved in February shooting.
Government + PoliticsUF proposes 25% cut to Gainesville transit budget, city rebuffs plan Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20243 commentsCurrent contract ends in June.