Alachua County eyes 2027 host position for World Masters Athletics
Commissioners approve plan to manage event center.
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Alachua County eyes 2027 host position for World Masters Athletics
Commissioners approve plan to manage event center.
Motion to investigate resignations in Alachua fails
City joins in lawsuit against SB 180.
UF Board of Trustees select Columbia University professor as interim president
Donald Landry was appointed unanimously by board.
FDOT gives deadline, offers appeal process for GNV’s rainbow crosswalk removal
State said it would remove crosswalks if delayed.
Alachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years
David Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
High Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26
Raises fire assessment rate to $250.
Florida’s oldest elevator gets new lease on lift in downtown Gainesville
Elevator included in old post office when constructed in 1911.
Parent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’
Lauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
Gainesville considers complex plan to keep Lot 10 development alive
The city of Gainesville signaled that it will regain ownership of Lot 10 after the developer failed to start construction within four years of the original […]
‘Focused Attention’: Sixth alligator statue unveiled on University of Florida campus
Statue located out front of Library West.
Lake Butler, Live Oak among rural communities to receive grant funds
Levy and Columbia counties also awarded through Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant.
State Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights
Board members required to undergo free-speech training.
Department of Health in Alachua County issues mosquito-borne illness advisory
Several sentinel chickens test positive for West Nile virus.
Gainesville metro board selects interim director, updated on traffic citations
Board seeks firm to coordinate second search.
Live Oak teen killed in single-vehicle accident in Suwannee County
Sedan leaves County Road 136 north of Dowling Park and collides with tree.
Bob Graham receives posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom
Former governor, U.S. Senator and UF alumnus honored with Florida’s highest civilian award.
Suspect arrested for setting fire at Camelot Apartments
Gainesville Fire Rescue extinguished blaze on Tuesday night.
School board approves 1.5% increase for health insurance premiums
Premiums effective throughout 2026.
Firefighters extinguish fire at Camelot Apartments
No injuries were reported in Tuesday night blaze in Gainesville.
Ribbon cutting held for Santa Fe College’s new Cellon Institute
Facility named in honor of late college supporter Ralph Cellon.
New ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers
Nearly 80% of district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs received an ‘Excellent’ rating.
Gainesville police arrest 3 men for Easter shooting at McPherson Park
Shooting killed innocent 20-year-old bystander.
High Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday
City commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
Law enforcement breaks up multiple fights at Old Town bar
Hundreds of patrons gathered at Charlie’s Bar & Package in Dixie County.