Local News
UF increases research spending to record $1.25B
Sep 7, 2023
Fiscal year 2023 spending up 15 percent over 2022.
Newberry passes tentative budget
Sep 7, 2023
Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
Wall Street Journal names UF No. 1 public institution
Sep 6, 2023
New formula focuses on student’s chances of graduating on time, salaries earned after graduation.
School board examines LGBTQ+ guide draft
Sep 6, 2023
Guide will undergo continuous revisions as an operational document.
School board hashes out budget priorities
Sep 6, 2023
Special budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
BOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program
Sep 6, 2023
County wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
Buchholz grad reaches US Open semifinals
Sep 6, 2023
Ben Shelton to face world No. 2 Novak Djokovic on Friday.
County tax collector sued, BOCC aids in defense
Sep 5, 2023
State agency also sued at least nine other tax collectors.
GNV’s Eastman named to Florida League of Cities
Sep 5, 2023
Gainesville commissioner appointed to serve on Municipal Administration Committee.
P.K. Yonge receives top regional ranking
Sep 5, 2023
U.S. News & World Report ranks Gainesville high school No. 1 in North Central Florida
Levy County offers Idalia clean-up help
Sep 5, 2023
Debris clean-up, disaster recovery and feeding sites available for impacted residents
High Springs sends firefighters to Dixie County
Sep 1, 2023
Team will respond to service calls for 10 days.
State opens zero-interest loans for businesses
Sep 1, 2023
Loans intended for Hurricane Idalia impacts.
Gainesville escapes worst of Idalia’s wrath
Sep 1, 2023
City, county deploy resources to hardest hit areas
Disaster declaration includes Levy, Dixie counties
Aug 31, 2023
Declaration allows FEMA assistance for 30 days.
ACFR deploys team to aid Idalia response
Aug 31, 2023
Mobile unit provides radio, cell, internet, power.
Suwannee County battles widespread power outages
Aug 31, 2023
More than 93 percent of customers without electricity following Hurricane Idalia.
North Central Florida recovers from Idalia
Aug 31, 2023
Western coastal communities assess damage and clean up debris.
Alachua County issues official all clear from Idalia
Aug 30, 2023
County sends aid to other parts of state.